Labor pledges to cut red tape for community services
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch says a Labor commitment to extend funding cycles for community services from one year to five years if elected in March will benefit a host…
Central Coast
233 rescues on Coast beaches over Christmas week
Beachgoers are being urged to stick to patrolled beaches, after 233 rescues were recorded on the Central Coast between December 23 and January 2. They were among almost 1,200 rescues…
Labor promises three breast care nurses for Central Coast
Central Coast Local Health District will gain three government-funded McGrath breast care nurses if Labor wins the State Election in March. The Labor Party has committed $19.5M over three years…
Stay vigilant on roads, warn police
Police are urging drivers to continue being vigilant after nine people were killed on NSW roads during an 11-day traffic operation from December 23-January 3. Double demerit points were in…
Cricket resumes this weekend
After a two week break for Christmas, the Central Coast Cricket competitions will resume this weekend, January 7 and 8. In the Diggers @ The Entrance first grade competition Round…
OzHarvest feeds thousands over holiday period
The team at OzHarvest Central Coast and Lake Macquarie saved more than 11 tonnes of food from going to landfill over the Christmas period, using it instead to put great…
Beekeepers reminded to complete mandatory alcohol washes
Central Coast beekeepers have been reminded to carry out mandatory surveillance on their hives as part of the effort to eradicate varroa mite. The provision, which was introduced under an…
Surge in Central Coast boating rescues over December prompts warning
Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner Operations Alex Barrell has asked Central Coast boaters to ensure they are well prepared and to take it easy on the region’s waterways after a…
More government help to fix those roads
Central Coast Council is expected to receive a share of a $500M package announced this week by the State Government to help metropolitan and regional councils tackle the mammoth task…
2022 – the year that was
As the New Year begins, we take a look back at the news which made local headlines in 2022 January Almost two years after the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged, the…
Jopuka announces new youth advisory team
Peak youth arts body Jopuka Productions has announced the launch of its new youth advisory team, The Terrestrials. The team of young people will help guide the company and provide…
Toll relief in sight for Coast motorists
Central Coast motorists who travel regularly to Sydney could be in for some toll relief when the State Government’s Toll Relief Rebate Scheme opens for applications from January 24. Residents…
Manpower returns to Coast with cheeky 2023 show
Manpower Australia, Australia’s hugely successful male revue show also known as the Thunder from Down Under, will bring its Las Vegas stage show to the Central Coast in February. The…
New calculator will help with stamp duty choice
First home buyers on the Central Coast will have more support when making their own choice between upfront stamp duty or a small annual fee, thanks to the new advanced…
Encouraging women into construction industry
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed a commitment by the NSW Government commitment to triple the number of women working on construction sites with the release of an Industry Innovation…
Crusaders announce coaches for 2023
The Central Coast Crusaders have named their NBL1 coaches for the 2023 season. Tim Hudson has been named head coach for the NBL1 Men’s team while Mikko Von Lueders will…
Coast Opera Australia goes back to basics
After more than two years of disruption due to COVID-19 restrictions, Coast Opera Australia is set to re-launch in 2023 with a “back to basics” program and a new chairman…
Improving safety around our public spaces
The Central Coast will be one of 10 councils eligible to share up to $10M in funding for a program aimed at keeping streets, parklands and public transport hubs around…
Check your water pumps and bores
Water users on the Central Coast received a visit from the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) last week to check they were complying with state water laws. Field officers from…
New program supports cancer patients
A free health program to support cancer patients to be active and complement their treatment is now available on the Central Coast. The Get Healthy Service Cancer Support Program offers…