Wind farms no threat to whales says Professor
With the northern migration of whales catching a lot of attention – and the prospect of wind turbines off the Central Coast looming in the background – Professor Gregory Andrews…
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MP Gordon Reid reflects on first year in office
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has reflected on the performance of the Federal Government, as the Australian Labor Party marks one year in office. Reid became Robertson’s first Labor MP…
Relief in sight for frustrated commuters
The region’s commuters are welcoming an announcement that the State Government will accept all 12 recommendations made by the Sydney Trains Review aimed at streamlining the rail service in and…
de Vilder’s choir sings in a wave of change
Music and song have always heralded changing times. Sting’s music helped tear down the iron curtain, jazz paved the way for rock and roll and The Beatles sang in the…
Natural bodybuilding the perfect stress relief
Working with disadvantaged youth can have its challenges, but Central Coast resident Mani Olmedo has found Natural Bodybuilding to be the perfect self-care and stress relief hobby. Olmedo, who has…
Music a big part of 5 Lands Walk
Music, dance and performances have been hallmarks of the 5 Lands Walk since it first began and this year will be no different. Bringing a refreshed energy to reflect the…
Become a volunteer, urges Tesch
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is calling on residents to give up their time and volunteer, with National Volunteer Week being celebrated from May 15-21. Aimed at recognising the crucial…
It’s time to fix those bridges
I wish to congratulate Geoff Mitchell of Kariong (CCN390). He put the hammer on the nail when he pointed out that our infrastructure is so inadequate. Over the past 30…
Uniting welcomes aged care pay rise
Uniting Care Australia, with four aged care facilities on the Central Coast, has welcomed a 15 per cent wage rise for workers in the industry announced in last week’s Federal…
Coast nurses reaffirm call for safe staffing levels
In the lead-up to International Nurses Day on May 12, Central Coast members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) were out in force throughout the region last week,…
Major boost for three Coast organisations
Three Central Coast organisations are among seven regional community groups and charities to share in almost $650,000 from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. The funds will be used to support the…
Envoy’s visit a boost for arts sector
The Special Envoy for the Arts, Susan Templeman, joined Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid to meet with stakeholders from the arts and live music industries on the Central Coast…
Volunteer excellence award for Peter
Central Coast resident Peter Pearce received one of the top volunteering awards during National Volunteer Week celebrations when he took out the 2023 ShelterBox Volunteer Excellence Award. Pearce has dedicated…
Webinars for tourism operators
Central Coast tourism operators will be interested in webinars to be delivered by Destination NSW this month to showcase opportunities for visitor economy businesses to target specific visitor groups. The…
Health warning about danger of potent heroin mix
Increased hospitalisations and intensive care unit admissions following the use of heroin on the Central Coast has prompted NSW Health to issue a danger warning about a life-threatening mix of…
Major boost for two Coast youth programs
The Federal Government is set to invest more than $700,000 in two Central Coast organisations to deliver innovative projects to improve the lives of young people in the region. Minister…
Bounce your way to better health
Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched a campaign designed to encourage and raise awareness of the benefits of healthy lifestyles and to support local…
Crisis situation over global warming
I would like to thank Geoff Cameron for his very clear contribution on global warming (CCN388). I don’t have his level of expertise but even I can see that we…
Salvos launch Red Shield Appeal on Coast
The Salvation Army is urging the Central Coast community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, with funds raised locally staying local to support community services and programs…
Two nail-biters and two walk-overs
Round 3 of the 2023 Central Coast Rugby Union season on April 29 saw a mixed bag of results, with two very tight contests and two fixtures seeing very one-sided…