Harvest Festival 2021 – call for event partners
Harvest Festival Central Coast has become a June long weekend tradition and, after moving to an online format this year, Central Coast Council is looking for new partners to make…
Articles by Lucillia Eljuga
EPA approves Council’s application authorising dredging of the channel
Central Coast Council has gained approval from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to commence dredging of The Entrance Channel. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, said he had been notified that…
Work underway on new district playspace
Kids across the Coast will be spoilt for choice when it comes to playtime, with Central Coast Council delivering a mix of 18 new and improved playspaces across the Coast….
Pre-school students and aged-care hostel residents are pen pals
The gentle art of letter writing is not lost and is being revitalised through a pen pal program between Lake Munmorah Pre-school and residents at Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC…
Biggest step challenge to raise money for the Cancer Council
Central Coast Primary Care and Doctor Do More are encouraging residents to join the biggest step challenge this September which aims to raise money for the Cancer Council. Teams of…
Looking for Parkinson’s sufferers, caregivers and support networks
A PhD candidate from Charles Sturt University is looking for Parkinson’s sufferers, caregivers and support networks on the Central Coast to take part in a study into the effectiveness of…
Pedestrian crossing petition attracts 500 signatures
An online petition to be presented to Central Coast Council calling for a pedestrian crossing on Mt Ettalong Rd at Etta Rd has attracted 527 signatures. “We want the crossing…
Rotary club celebrates 70 years in Woy Woy
The Rotary Club of Woy Woy celebrated its 70th birthday on Friday, July 31, with more than 50 guests attending the Everglades Country Club in Woy Woy. The club was…
Tree Day sees 100 plantings at The Runway Park
More than 100 plants have been planted at The Runway Park in Trafalgar Ave, Woy Woy, for National Tree Day on Sunday, August 2. The Grow Urban Shade Trees group…
Free grant writing skills webinar for community groups
As local community groups struggle through COVID-19 and fundraising opportunities diminish, Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, is reaching out with a helping hand. She wants to help community groups…
Councillor explains his absence from three meetings
A councillor for the Gosford West ward, which includes the Peninsula, has explained his absence from the July 27 council meeting after missing two previous meetings council meetings. Cr Troy…
Ourimbah, Hornsby and The Lakes all close in on Terrigal
Rugby Union Four teams all sit within a point of each other atop the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) Premier 1 ladder, after a weekend of soggy fields and high…
Welfare groups call for more social housing in the region
With recent data revealing 1,000 people are homeless on the Central Coast, welfare groups are adding their voice to calls for more social housing in the region. Shadow Minister for…
Comment sought on Umina intersection upgrade plans
Central Coast Council is seeking comment on a planned upgrade of the intersection of Hobart and Melbourne Aves, Umina Beach. It will include the reconstruction of Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide…
Take 3 for the Sea awarded a grant for a national online education program
Take 3 for the Sea will be rolling out a new online education program in March, 2021, for Surf Life Saving Clubs across Australia, after the organisation was awarded a…
Wyong Roos are shaking up the Newcastle Rugby League competition
Rugby League : The Wyong Roos joined Central Newcastle at the top of the Newcastle Rugby League’s First Grade Competition ladder in Round 3, with a last-minute 24-19 victory over…
No ongoing risk of COVID-19 infection to hydroponic farm residents
Central Coast Local Health District has reported that there is no ongoing risk of COVID-19 infection on the Central Coast in relation to residents and workers on a hydroponic farm…
Why the Mariners are important to the Coast whether you support football or not
PERSPECTIVE: The Central Coast has always struggled for a regional identity because of government policies, movements of population for employment and the way the Coast developed as a cheap holiday…
Trees at the landing strip causing safety concerns
Increasing tree heights near Warnervale Aircraft Landing Area (ALA) mean that sometimes, pilots have to stop flying in hot weather, Central Coast Aero Club General Manager, Andrew Smith, told a…
Three people trapped
Three people were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision along Scenic Dve, Budgewoi, on Saturday, August 8. Rescue crews and emergency services were called to the location outside the…