New bushfire safety centre at Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach residents and visitors now have a safe place to retreat to if threatened by bushfires with the recent opening of a Community Support Centre at the Pearl Beach…
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Program encourages workers of the future
A partnership between the CSIRO and Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has been fostering students’ interest in STEM subjects for almost a year. The STEM Community Partnerships Program (STEM…
Warning to move native beehives
Owners of hives of native stingless bees in Calga, Somersby and Wyong have been warned that they need to move their hives to avoid exposure to a toxic pesticide. Australian…
Clean4Shore targets derelict vessels
Clean4Shore worked along the Ettalong foreshore last week to remove derelict vessels and clean up submerged rubbish from around the public jetty. The team located an abandoned yacht and an…
Handmade quilts for families in need
Central Coast Handweavers Spinners and Textile Arts Guild has handed over 28 beautifully designed and made quilts to the NSW government’s Family and Child Protection Unit. A Guild spokesperson said…
Council closures over Christmas season
Central Coast Council offices and customer service locations will be closed over the holiday season from close of business on December 23, reopening on Monday, January 9, 2023. Customers can…
Kick start for Peat Island cultural precinct
The establishment of the Peat Island Cultural Tourism Precinct will receive a kick start with $4.99M from Round Two of the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for…
Council forges ahead with sale of old Council Chambers
Central Coast Council will forge ahead with the proposed sale of the former Gosford Chambers site and surrounding lots to the State Government for the erection of a vertical TAFE…
Council to revisit proposed changes to off-leash dog areas
Central Coast Council will revise and simplify its draft Dogs in Open Spaces Action Plan following community backlash over some of its recommendations, with CEO David Farmer giving an assurance…
Two seriously injured in West Gosford crash
Police have charged two men in relation to a car accident at West Gosford in which two other people were seriously injured. Emergency services were called at about 11.10 am…
Garbage truck on fire at Blackwall
An incident last week when a garbage truck caught on fire at Blackwall is a timely reminder to take care about items placed in rubbish bins for collection. Firefighters from…
Have your gifts wrapped and help Coast charities
A Christmas gift wrapping service is being offered at Erina Fair in the lead up to Christmas, with charities the beneficiaries. People who have their wrapped at the station will…
Riverfront barbecue to celebrate people with disability
It was a long time coming but finally, after two years of COVID disruptions, a group of Gosford NDIS participants had the opportunity to celebrate International Day of People with…
Station should be manned to be truly accessible
Despite its recent $10,000 accessibility upgrade, Point Clare station won’t be completely user friendly until it is manned full-time, according to disability carer Trish Trumm. The problem, Trumm says, is…
Call for moratorium on land clearing and logging
An alliance of environment organisations is calling for a moratorium on land clearing across 810,000ha between Barrington Tops and the Hawkesbury River and urgent conservation in the region to prevent…
New intersection will ease traffic flow
The completion of the Pacific Highway duplication at Lisarow is a step closer, with a new intersection at Tuggerah St now open. Transport for NSW Regional Director North, Anna Zycki,…
Help needy Coast children through Big W Giving Tree
Big W has once again launched its Giving Tree initiative, with Erina Store Manager David Denzel urging customers to get on board to support those in need this festive season….
Firefighters battle bushfire in steep terrain at Woy Woy
It was hard-going for 54 firefighters who battled a bushfire last weekend, having to negotiate rocky drop-offs and crevices over 2ha of steep terrain at Woy Woy. Fire crews were…
Lower Hawkesbury continues to prepare for emergencies
With the ever-present threat of floods and bushfires cutting off the townships of the Lower Hawkesbury, River Cares is continuing its campaign of community readiness. Riding on the success of…
Tony is National Volunteer Week Central Coast winner
Volunteering Central Coast (VCC) held a celebration at Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve last week to celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD) on December 5 and recognise this year’s National Volunteer Week…