Fix Gosford CBD before developing waterfront
With submissions now closed on Central Coast Council’s ambitious plan to revitalise the Gosford waterfront, two large community groups have slammed the proposal as premature and are pushing for the…
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Free legal diary for seniors
Avoiding scams, planning for retirement, making a will or getting financial help are just some of the topics included in a free 2023 Legal Topics for Seniors Diary, which is…
Huge backlog in road maintenance funding
There is a $46.8M backlog of funding needed to maintain Central Coast roads, according to statistics revealed this week by the NRMA. The figures, for 2020-2021, reveal a $1.9B backlog…
Bracken pre-selected by Liberals for The Entrance
Former Australian cricketer Nathan Bracken has been pre-selected as the Liberal candidate for The Entrance ahead of the State election in March. Bracken has lived and raised two children with…
myGov app makes things simple, says Reid
Member for Gosford Gordon Reid is encouraging Central Coast residents to download the new myGov phone app. Reid said the new app gives people a secure and convenient option to…
Double demerits in force as Coasties urged to drive safe
With hundreds of visitors expected to the Central Coast over the Christmas/New Year period and many Coasties travelling out of area during the festive season, NSW Police have launched their…
Only “cursory review” of coal mining risks says expert
A geotechnical engineer and mining expert says Delta Coal’s proposal to prolong the operations at its Lake Macquarie mines has failed to provide the community with a true picture of…
Christmas fun for Home in Place tenants
More than 200 Central Coast tenants of community housing provider Home in Place came together to celebrate the festive season at Wyong Racecourse and Showground on December 20. Home in…
RSL Life Membership for Thomas
Long-time member of Toukley RSL Sub Branch Thomas Hobbs has been awarded Life Membership of the Returned and Services League of Australia. Sub Branch President Bob Wilson said Hobbs, of…
Keepers sink their teeth into a tricky health check
Everyone gets cranky when they have a toothache and usually a quick trip to the dentist can solve the problem but it’s not so easy when the patient is a…
Concerns over ongoing water leak
Resident Ray Marler is incensed that water has been leaking for weeks at the Berkeley Vale shops on Lakedge Ave and has concerns regarding the safety of shoppers as well…
Last chance to have your say on suburb boundaries
The Geographical Names Board is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Central Coast Council to amend existing suburb boundaries between Berkeley Vale and Glenning Valley. Council proposed the boundary…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5 for the fourth week of December, our 2022 Christmas edition. In the bulletin this week: Christmas charities ramp up supportPremier and PM kick off…
Six playspaces revamped in time for holidays
Central Coast Council has upgraded six local playspaces just in time for the summer holidays. Playspaces at Avoca Beach (Ross Park), Mardi (Woolmers Cres), East Gosford (Hylton Moore Oval), North…
Kanwal petrol station fined over land contamination
A Kanwal petrol station and a company Director of Zoya Investments Pty Ltd have been convicted and fined over land contamination offences. Zoya Investments was convicted and fined $320,000 in…
Christmas with Chef Daniel and Kyla the cake queen
With the Christmas season upon us Central Coast based celebrity Chef Daniel has teamed up with Cakes by Kyla to celebrate with a delicious short video to wrap up 2022….
Central Coast Stadium has a new name
Central Coast Stadium has a new name, with locally-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) manufacturing and distribution company Industree Group being named the official naming rights partner in November. The stadium…
Welcome boost for brekkie club
The popular breakfast program run every Tuesday during school terms by Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre has received a boost thanks to the #GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program. Winning the public vote…
Coasties dig deep for Salvos Christmas appeal
The Salvation Army and Newcastle Permanent Building Society have received a heart-warming response from the Central Coast community in their annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal. The 34-year-old tradition shared by…
ePetition calling for early council elections lodged in Parliament
An ePetition calling for the next election date for Central Coast Council to be brought forward has been presented in the Legislative Assembly by Member for The Entrance David Mehan….