Central Coast



Big weekend of cricket as grand finals loom

Two big days of some very high standard cricket on the Central Coast over the weekend saw some exciting matches and several individual highlights. Terrigal Matcham Cricket Club’s Jack Swainston…


Special party for Edna’s 99th

The Roving Rubies have celebrated a very special milestone for their very own Dame Edna with a 99th birthday party held for Edna Fowler at the Elanora Hotel. The Roving…



PEP 11 gas field back on the agenda

The controversial PEP 11 permit for off-shore gas drilling is back on the agenda, with the Federal Government and Asset Energy agreeing last week to end a Federal Court challenge…


Hart tries to clear up confusion over rate rise

Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has set the record straight about what he describes as some “confusion” surrounding the 13 per cent Special Rate Variation (SRV) granted to Council…


Extensive survey to inform roadworks planning

Central Coast Council is undertaking a road condition survey across the region’s entire sealed road network using state-of-the-art technology to efficiently gather accurate data for effective road management and works…


The Weekly News podcast 5@5

G’day, this is Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News podcast 5@5 for the first week of February 2023. In the bulletin, this week: End to train disruptionsCouncil’s administrator answers criticsWetlands debate…


Be on alert for increased snake activity

With February being prime hatching season for the summer eggs of red bellied black snakes and death adders, the Australian Reptile Park is urging all Central Coast residents to be…


Big weekend of cricket

It was a big weekend of cricket on January 28-29, with all junior cricketers back out on the pitch, eight grades of seniors on Saturday and the Glenn Rowlands Shield…



Accolades for birdwatcher photography

Three winners have been announced from a high standard of 18 entries in the annual Central Coast Bird Group Photographic Competition 2022. There were three categories – common birds, uncommon…


Active Kids vouchers on offer again

Central Coast families are being reminded to download their new Active Kids vouchers and save $100 per child on sport and recreation activities. Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said a…


Cracking down on elder abuse

Legal Aid NSW is encouraging more seniors to contact the Elder Abuse Service (EAS), which solely services the Central Coast, Hunter and Newcastle regions, following a 20 per cent jump…


Toll relief system gets underway

Money could start hitting the bank accounts of Central Coast motorists in a matter of days as the NSW Government’s Toll Relief Rebate Scheme opens for application on January 24….


Deadline for free RATs extended

Commonwealth Concession Card holders on the Central  Coast will continue to receive free access to Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) with the NSW Government extending the program to April 30. Minister…