Indigenous Party candidate calls for change
ELECTION 2022 – The Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia is calling on the Federal Government to declare the Kariong Ridge area, from Staples Look Out to the Kariong hall, as sacred…
Central Coast
Parents anxious as schools set to resume
As Central Coast children prepare to return to school next week, Central Coast Council P&C (CCCP&C) says parents are concerned at how COVID-19 risks will be managed and a later…
Well-behaved wombat turns one
Arguably one of the cutest animals on site, Poppy the wombat joey celebrated her first birthday this week at the Australian Reptile Park. The miracle marsupial had a rough start…
Lifeguard tower to be named after community stalwart
A proposal to name the lifeguard’s tower at Toowoon Bay in memory of a popular surf lifesaver was considered by Administrator Rik Hart when Central Coast Council met on Tuesday,…
Toukley men’s bowling club changes name
The Annual General Meeting of the Toukley District Mens’ Bowling Club held on November 27 passed a resolution to change the name of the Club to Canton Beach Bowls. Since…
Wild storm cell inflicts major damage to homes
A series of powerful storm cells swept across the Central Coast on Saturday evening inflicting major damage to homes and infrastructure. A particularly powerful cell tore the roof off a…
Tsunami warning issued along the Coast – all beaches closed
A tsunami warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology and the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre for the entire NSW east coast. As a result all Central Coast…
Putting the argument against face masks
FORUM – Each month, it is estimated that 129 billion non-reusable face masks and 65 billion gloves are used and disposed of globally. A lot of this waste is having…
Jamie’s new song about ‘fighting on’
Central Coast singer-songwriter Jamie Lindsay is straight out of the blocks in 2022 with an uplifting new single. Carry On is a message to those battling to get through each…
Kincumber farmer breeds crickets for protein
BUSINESS – Mikkel Overgaard of Kincumber is convinced cricket-based protein will become a dietary staple in Australia and he is determined to be at the forefront. Overgaard moved to the…
Mapping system offline due to cyber security
Central Coast Council restricted use of its online mapping system for a short period from December 15 in response to global cyber security attacks. The move followed a warning of…
MPs demand free rapid tests as COVID surge continues
The push for making Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) free for all and procuring more supplies for the Central Coast has ramped up, with reporting positive results now mandatory through Service…
Shelves may remain empty for some time
Central Coast residents will have noticed a lot of empty supermarket shelves in recent weeks – but this time it’s not due to panic buying. The Transport Workers Union (TWU)…
Governments must restore community’s confidence – Harris
The NSW Government must find a way to provide rapid antigen tests for free, ensure the Service NSW app is working to provide recording of positive tests and properly educate…
Health chief says multiply official COVID cases by three
Recorded COVID cases on the Central Coast over the Christmas-New Year break were in the vicinity of 8-9,000 but Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO, Scott McLachlan, says in…
Local battles for Rapid Antigen Tests
Locals across the Central Coast have been engaged in what can best be described as a competitive battle for the coveted Rapid Antigen Tests. Locals queue at Bensville Pharmacy waiting…
Food and emergency workers given special status as official case numbers remain high
As local case numbers soar, critical workers in the food logistics and manufacturing and emergency services sectors will be given special status as close contacts, permitting them to leave self-isolation…
Restrictions reinstated as government backflips on COVID management
As case numbers surge and residents across New South Wales struggle to navigate the era of “personal responsibility”, the state government has reintroduced a number of restrictions across the state….
Central Coast community markets are back
The popular Woy Woy Waterfront Markets are among the first local community markets out of the blocks in 2022. The Wyee Markets are back this Saturday and other market organisers…
Many beaches closed, caution urged
A combination of solid swell, strong currents and powerful waves are creating dangerous surf condition across the Coast and swimmers are asked to exercise extreme caution at all beach locations….