Controversy continues over off-leash dog area
Central Coast Council will consider a recommendation from the Coastal Open Spaces System (COSS) advisory committee regarding the off-leash dog area at Pippi Point, Davistown, despite the efforts of a…
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Wellness day at Davistown
A Wellness Day will be held from 9am-2.30pm on Saturday, November 25, at Davistown Progress Hall. The day will feature food, coffee, live music and a host of activities for…
How to avoid being scammed
More than 300 people attended two scams awareness events on the Central Coast on October 24 hosted by the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones. Following successful…
Forum on how to avoid scams
A forum to address the rising rates of scams across media platforms, including the internet, phone, and mail, will be held on the Central Coast on Tuesday, October 24. The…
Davistown Putt Putt Regatta returns
The Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival will take place over the weekend October 14 and 15. Celebrating the Central Coast’s culture, heritage and local character, the regatta…
Improving sewer services at Davistown, Tacoma and St Hubert’s Island
Central Coast Water and Sewer has been refurbishing vacuum sewer systems at Davistown, Tacoma and St Hubert’s Island as part of Council’s commitment to maintaining quality water and sewer infrastructure…
Shining a light on men’s health
A men’s health barbecue will be hosted on September 21 by Davistown RSL, in partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and healthcare company Bayer Australia. In Australia, 17,000…
The fight for Pippi Point
About 450 residents and dog owners gathered at Davistown’s Pippi Point on Sunday, September 10, to protest Central Coast Council’s proposal to cut down the size of the popular off-dog…
More controversy over Dogs in Open Spaces plan
The latest iteration of Central Coast Council’s draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan has certainly put the cat amongst the pigeons. Although Administrator Rik Hart says he is trying…
Apply now for volunteer grants
Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the 2023-24 Volunteer Grants are now open. The 2023-24 Volunteer Grants provide funding of between $1,000 and $5,000 to organisations to support the work of…
More consultation on controversial draft Dogs in Open Spaces plan
Central Coast Council is nearing the completion of its revised Draft Dogs in Open Spaces Action Plan, soon to be released for further community review. The draft plan attracted much…
Walking for a cure
The Central Coast JDRF One Walk has been running since 2012 raising nearly $300,000 for research to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. The One Walk annual, national event…
First aid training at Davistown
Davistown Progress Association (DPA) has been awarded $1,000 through the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Volunteer Grants to provide nationally accredited St John’s Ambulance First Aid training for its members and teach…
Council to revisit proposed changes to off-leash dog areas
Central Coast Council will revise and simplify its draft Dogs in Open Spaces Action Plan following community backlash over some of its recommendations, with CEO David Farmer giving an assurance…
Help budding Coast soccer star get to the US
Central Coast junior soccer player Anika Francis of Davistown has been accepted into a top athletic academy in Florida but might be unable to accept the life-changing opportunity if a…
Davistown wetland acquisition funds reallocated
Money set aside more than 25 years ago by the former Gosford Council to buy ecologically significant wetlands at Davistown is to be redirected into a special conservation fund, following…
New fish cleaning shelter for Davistown
The fish cleaning station adjacent to the Davistown boat ramp is set to be enhanced with a shelter with solar sensor lighting, thanks to a $9,492 grant from the NSW…
Council adopts flood management plan for Davistown and Empire Bay
Foreshore barriers at both Davistown and Empire Bay, a review of evacuation centres and sea wall construction guidelines are among the recommendations in the Davistown and Empire Bay Floodplain Risk…
Residents give thumbs down to proposed new off-leash dog area
Davistown residents have given the thumbs down to a site off Pine Ave suggested by Central Coast Council as an alternate off-leash dog area as it plans to close the…
Community concerned over Davistown Wharf safety
A petition has been created by concerned community members asking for the Lintern Street Wharf in Davistown to be restored. Created by a resident, Pamela Israel, the petition has garnered…