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…
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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…
Free menstrual hygiene items in schools
Central Coast students will return to school with access to free menstrual hygiene products thanks to the NSW Government. More than 4600 dispensers have been installed in public schools across…
It’s definite: Council election will not be brought forward
An e-petition lodge in State Parliament calling for the Central Coast Council election to be brought forward has failed to make an impression on Local Government Minister Wendy Tuckerman. Organised…
Roving Rubies raise some eyebrows
The ladies of the Roving Rubies raised an eyebrow or two got in early with a surprise visit to The Haven at Terrigal on January 24. Their special bikini tee…
Everything you need to make the perfect coffee delivered to your door
Lance Witham grew up climbing over coffee sacks and tea chests and now, as the owner of Witham’s Coffee at Hornsby, is looking to expand his sales market on the…
Council finances continue to improve
Central Coast Council’s financial performance is continuing to improve, with the financial report presented at the January 24 meeting showing a strong financial position to kick off 2023 and reinforcing…
Catch Jamie Lindsay in Rockin’ the Puburbs grand final
Central Coast performer Jamie Lindsay will be one of five acts to compete in the grand final of the Rockin’ the Puburbs band competition at Coogee on February 23. Lindsay,…
Stay alert to meningococcal symptoms
Central Coast Local Health District is urging people to be alert to the symptoms of meningococcal disease and act immediately if they appear. Since the start of December 2022, there…
13 Coasties recognised in Australia Day Honours
Thirteen Central Coast residents were among 1047 people recognized in this year’s Australia Day Honours List for activities ranging from services to the disabled and the community to contributions to…
Free Trade Day founder our citizen of the year
Free Trade Day founder Ryan Wilson has been named as the Central Coast Citizen of the Year at Central Coast Council’s 2023 Australia Day Awards. Director of Community and Recreation…
Business grants could boost Coast’s productivity
Businesses across the Central Coast could benefit from the State Government’s $100M Regional Job Creation Fund Round Three, which aims to enhance job opportunities, boost staff retention and grow and…
Double demerits in force until Sunday
Central Coast motorists are being urged to drive safe over the Australia Day period, with double demerits in force from midnight on January 24 to midnight on Sunday, January 29….
Have your say on plan for community land
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is urging all residents to take a close look at Central Coast Council’s Draft Plan of Management (PoM) for community land and have a say….
New squad to tackle organised crime
The NSW Police Force’s Raptor Squad will now have a permanent base in the region to target and dismantle organised criminal groups. The squad will be based in the Hunter…
Orange Sky needs volunteers
Since May 2017, bright orange vans have been spotted all over the Central Coast, offering free laundry and shower services to people experiencing homelessness and anyone doing it tough. And…
Cricketers thrive at state and national level
Central Coast cricketers are making their mark on the larger stage as another big week of junior and senior representative cricket continues. The Toyota Australian Country Championships are well under…