To end homelessness we need a plan
Large scale homelessness on the Central Coast seems to have crept up on us, but the factors that leave at least 8,000 local people homeless have been growing for over…
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Shark nets set to go from Central Coast beaches
The Central Coast could be the first region in NSW to completely decommission shark nets if a final push by Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch is successful….
Women’s Rugby win gold with Faith
RUGBY The Australian Rugby 7s Women’s team have won gold at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games with Berkely Vale’s Faith Nathan playing a lead role. From Friday to Sunday, July…
Take action to help end homelessness
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is calling on the Central Coast community to take action during Homelessness Week by signing up and fundraising as part of the NSW…
Young leaders shine at Y NSW Youth Parliament
Inspired young people from the Central Coast have returned to their communities and motivated to influence change after completing a memorable 20th anniversary of the Y NSW Youth Parliament. Wyong’s…
Two bodies found in Lake Macquarie
The body of a man was located in waters near Lake Macquarie on Tuesday 26 July, following an extensive air and sea search. The search for the man by emergency…
Tackling body positivity with hand crafted puppets
Central Coast resident, Jane Bowtell, is helping young people feel comfortable in their own skin by handcrafting educational vulva puppets. The elaborate puppets, which take around six hours each, were…
Marine Rescue operation prepares crews to save lives
Marine Rescue specialists from the Central Coast and Sydney put their skills to the test on July 23 and 24, searching for “victims” missing at sea in a major maritime…
Wedding Fair coming to Kincumber
The StudioCo at Kincumber will be hosting The Wedding Fair on Sunday, August 7 from 10 am, pitched as “a one-stop shop for all your Central Coast wedding and bridal…
Bank closures let down loyal customers
Re: Commonwealth Bank to close Umina Beach branch As a retired staff member of 40 years, with 8 years at this branch, I am very disappointed that the branch is…
East Coast Industrial agent open
Long-time Central Coast resident and Commercial Property Agent Geoff Emms has opened East Coast Industrial to cater for industrial and commercial property sales, leasing and property management across the region….
More Shelterbags for the homeless
The Terrigal Rotary Club has raised more than $5,000 for its Shelterbags for the Homeless Project through a special film night at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre. Spokesperson Mary Crammond said…
Greyhound tracking system questioned
Re: Greyhound e-tracking system a sham: Boyd The tracking system is a farce just like the whole of the Great Waffle and Indecisive Commission that is GWIC. Ask them if…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Weekly News, in an easy audio/video format, direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers. Coming up this week: Record employment figuresPrimary health is under strain More GPs…
Walk for mental health at Wagstaffe
A walk to highlight the difficulties that arise from mental health misdiagnoses and failed medical interventions will be held on the Bouddi Peninsula on Sunday, July 24 from Wagstaffe to…
New hope and help for those with Type 1 diabetes
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, said Central Coast residents living with Type 1 diabetes will have “new hope and help” with the Federal Government extending subsidised access to Continuous Glucose…
Fight to retain Pippi Point off-leash dog area
Residents in the Davistown area are incensed at a Central Coast Council plan to relocate the popular Pippi Point off-leash dog area in Illoura Reserve to a new area further…
International ice hockey giants skate into Erina
The Australian International Ice Hockey Cup came to a conclusion at the Erina Ice Arena last weekend with a decisive four-game win for Canada over their Swedish rivals. The cup…
Unemployment on the Coast falls to 2 per cent
Business NSW Central Coast says the region’s economy is on its way to recovery following the COVID-19 lockdowns, with unemployment levels dropping. “The Central Coast is definitely experiencing record lows…
Local teachers receive national recognition
Two Central Coast teachers have been recognised at the top levels of national accreditation, meeting the highest standards for Australian teachers and demonstrating effectiveness, innovation and influence in their teaching…