Calling all creatives
Central Coast Council is putting out the call to all creatives in the region, with registration now open for Creative Art Central 2022/23. The program has been designed to inspire…
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Junior medicos roll up their sleeves
Junior medical officers from Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) are getting behind the inaugural Red Cross Lifeblood Doctors in Training Blood Drive. Across October and November, junior doctors will…
Drawing competition for primary school children
Primary schools are being encouraged to participate in the Robertson Christmas drawing and colouring-in competition organised by Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid. Reid said he was excited to see the…
New childcare savings to benefit Coast families
Almost 7,000 Central Coast families will benefit from the Federal Government’s cheaper childcare plan, set to take effect from July 1, 2023. Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, said the Government…
Coastal Twist Festival opens
The long awaited Coastal Twist Festival was launched to much fanfare on Tuesday night, 27 September, at an all inclusive art exhibition at Umina’s The Public Gallery. The eight day…
New fire tanker bound for Central Coast
The Central Coast will get at least one of 18 new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) state-of-the-art tankers to be rolled out across the State ahead of peak danger season….
People’s Pianos push north
Pianos for the People, a group that restores old pianos and installs them in public and private places is expanding to the NSW Northern Rivers in the wake of this…
Meals on Wheels call on crafty Coasties
Meals on Wheels NSW is calling on Central Coast residents who enjoy sewing or crocheting to support their local organisation by making and donating reusable bags to be passed on…
Crackdown on construction site practices on Coast
A crackdown by SafeWork NSW on dangerous construction site work practices on the Central Coast last week has resulted in 47 improvement notices and seven prohibition notices being issued. The…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the last week of September 2022. In the bulletin this week: OzHarvest delivers 1 millionth mealVales Point power station sold offshoreRailway battles continueCoast…
Early start to beach season
The beach season will begin early on the Central Coast this year, with the red and yellow flags to be placed in the sand on Thursday, September 22, at many…
Masks no longer mandatory on public transport
Central Coast commuters no longer be required to wear masks on public transport. The NSW Government has announced masks will no longer be mandatory on public transport from September 21,…
Plan to turn off Opal machines thwarted
A legal claim launched by the NSW Government has thwarted union plans to turn off Opal machines on September 21, which would have given Central Coast commuters an indefinite free…
Something for everyone in Council’s school holiday program
As the weather warms up, Central Coast Council will deliver an engaging program of activities and events throughout the spring school holidays, with plenty of activities to help families enjoy…
Council offices close on September 22 for National Day of Mourning
As Australia mourns the death of Queen Eizabeth II on Thursday, September 22, during a National Day of Mourning public holiday, Central Coast Council offices will be closed. Some of…
Central Coast Business Awards finalists announced
Business NSW has announced the finalists in the 2022 Central Coast Business Awards, after receiving almost 100 applications. Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the awards recognise…
New commissioner’s high hopes for Six Cities Plan
As the newly appointed City Commissioner for the Central Coast on the Greater Cities Commission, Robyn Parker is determined to see the region thrive as part of the Six Cities…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the third week of September 2022, now in a new compact format. In the bulletin this week: 1. Large protest at Wamberal Beach…
Greater Bank backs three Coast athletes
Three Central Coast athletes will be supported in their quest to compete at the Special Olympics Australia National Games in Launceston next month thanks to a $2,000 boost from Greater…
New online hub will help female business leaders
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the announcement that the State Government’s new one-stop shop Women in Business Hub has gone live. Designed to make it easier for women in…