Shark nets to come down a month early
Shark nets at 11 patrolled beaches on the Central Coast will be removed on March 31, one month earlier than in previous years. The change, directed by the NSW Government,…
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Call for action on climate change
The Central Coast group of Parents for Climate is calling on all candidates in the Federal election to commit to urgent action to address climate change. The group will rally…
Vinnies appeal for cyclone victims
Vinnies stores on the Central Coast are asking residents to support a statewide appeal to help those across northern NSW who have been impacted by the recent cyclone. “Vinnies will…
Coast jobs at risk says ACTU
Up to 200 jobs could be lost on the Central Coast under a Coalition plan to cut $6B from the public sector, says the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)….
Gloves are off before the bell
The date for the Federal election has not yet been called, but already the gloves are coming off – including here on the Central Coast. Liberal candidate for Robertson Lucy…
Recognising Council’s female lifeguards
In celebration of International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, Central Coast Council has recognised the significant contribution of its female lifeguards. With 17 females currently rostered out of a…
Maternity crisis continues to loom large
The state of maternity services on the Central Coast continues to shape up as one of the major issues set to influence the region’s voters at the Federal election. Labor…
Free hearing tests around the Coast
Hearing Australia is urging Australians to be proactive about their hearing health, with free 15-minute Hearing Australia checks for adults being held on the Central Coast during March to mark…
Christine is helping change the world
Christine Mastello of the Southlakes Inc Community Hair Project, which operates on the Central Coast, has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Women Changing the World Awards in…
Graham claims bronze on the ‘dad podium’
Central Coast snow skier Matt Graham has made the 27th podium appearance of his career after taking bronze in the World Cup in Almaty, Kazakhstan. 2018 Olympic silver medallist Graham…
Pickleball craze arrives on Central Coast
Tomas Vana – also known as TV – is passionate about changing the Central Coast one pickleball game at a time. The certified pickleball coach is the Central Coast ambassador…
More protection for strata residents
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the passage through the NSW Parliament of legislation improving the way strata communities operate. The new legislation will ensure increased transparency and accountability…
Woolworths expands Quiet Hour
Most Woolworths stores on the Central Coast will expand their low-sensory Quiet Hour to five days a week. The experience is designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers…
No more train disruptions before July
After weeks of delays on the rail network, Central Coast commuters can relax a little with no more industrial action to occur before July. Rail passengers have experienced train cancellations…
Coasties best second-hand shoppers in the state
No doubt about it – we Coasties love our second-hand shopping. The region recorded the most items sold and purchased in NSW during the recent Garage Sale Trail. Central Coast…
Rabbit control program set for March
Central Coast residents have been advised to vaccinate pet rabbits prior to a wild rabbit control program set for March 3. Led by Greater Sydney Local Land Services, Central Coast…
Thousands of Coast workers to lose out if penalty rates are cut
Unions NSW says thousands of Central Coast workers are set to suffer under proposed cuts to penalty rates for retail staff. The organisation, which advocates and campaigns for workers in…
Central Coast local taking quality dentistry to the regions
Central Coast dentist Ned Restom is determined to make sure patients across the Central Coast and beyond have access to premium treatments without leaving their communities. Restom is founder and…
Coasties urged to be bus aware
Busways is reminding the Central Coast community to behave safely on and around buses during the 10th annual Transport for NSW Bus Safety Week, which runs from February 17-23. Head…
More train chaos this week
Thousands of Central Coast commuters have been warned to prepare for commuter chaos this week with continued strike action expected across the rail network. While the network was running close…