Some Central Coast stories never go away
Journalist Merilyn Vale takes us on a romp through the stories that keep on giving: dogs, dredging, dreadful decisions, death, destruction. Oh, and council.
homelessness
Call for more action on homelessness as new strategy is launched
Urgent government action is needed to address homelessness on the Central Coast, with local advocates warning the community is “past the point of just creating awareness”. The warning came as…
Homelessness is putting our children at risk
The Central Coast’s homelessness crisis remains visible on streets, in parks, and around schools. One local parent, who lives near The Entrance Public School, is demanding immediate action regarding squatters…
Homelessness crisis reaches alarming new peak – special report part 3
The housing crisis gripping the Central Coast has reached an alarming new peak, with desperation rising, dignity being lost, and safety concerns multiplying across communities. Driven by the surging cost…
Rough sleeping rises by over 100% in a year
Special Report – The Central Coast’s housing and homelessness emergency has seen rough sleeping increase by more than 100 per cent over the past year, according to new data. Rough…
Petition launched to reclaim public foreshore from campers
Peter Speir of Thriv-e Bike Hire and Service Centre at The Entrance has launched a petition to reclaim Picnic Point and the Tuggerah Lakes foreshore in the interests of public…
Homelessness on the Central Coast challenges the region to act
EDITORIAL The Central Coast is grappling with a homelessness situation that frontline workers describe as “heartbreaking, dangerous, and out of control,” exacerbated by bureaucratic barriers and a lack of coordinated…
Addressing the homelessness crisis
With homelessness on the rise on the Central Coast, Health on the Streets has launched its latest impact initiative to support those living on the margins. Health on the Streets…
We need some empathy for the homeless
Forget the political misconceptions in Paul Robertson’s reply to my letter. (CCN 476). The alarming aspect of his reply was the apparent total lack of empathy towards homeless people. His…
Squatters and irregular campers continue to cause concern
Calls for action to curb the rise of campers and squatters living at Picnic Point, The Entrance, have risen following the death of a person camping there. Police have confirmed…
Homelessness in Council carparks – a balancing act
The Central Coast’s idyllic coastline, renowned for its natural beauty, has become an unlikely battleground in a growing social challenge; homelessness in council carparks. The recent decision by Central Coast…
The serious need to address homelessness
EDITORIAL: The Central Coast, often overlooked in broader state and federal policies, is facing a growing homelessness crisis that demands immediate and serious attention. Recent reports and research published by…
Homelessness project takes out top honour
Central Coast Council’s project The Rough Story: Three Initiatives to Prevent Homelessness was honoured at the NSW Local Government Professionals Australia Awards held in Sydney recently. The Rough Story was…
Building a network to combat homelessness
The 4 Voices organisation recently visited the Central Coast during its 40 towns 4000 connections campaign. The campaign saw two vans travel from Brisbane to Sydney, stopping at 40 towns…
Changes to mobile home regs would hit the most vulnerable
Proposed State Government changes to mobile home regulations will have unintended consequences for tens of thousands of NSW’s most vulnerable people, says a local manufacturer. CEO of Berkeley Vale-based Van…
Addressing homelessness on the Central Coast
Editorial Addressing homelessness on the Central Coast requires a community effort. The sad news of a homeless man found dead, stuck in a charity bin at Tuggerah, has shocked the…
Homelessness on the rise
The Central Coast has made a list of the top 10 homelessness hotspots in the state, with the number of homeless in the region rising by 86 during the 2022-23…
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…
The Weekly News 5@5
The Weekly News 5@5 is a brief news wrap of the lead stories of the week, direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers in Gosford. Council’s praised & criticized…
Coast organisations partner to tackle homelessness
Pacific Link Housing has put together a team to participate in the Coast Shelter Sleepout, helping to raise funds for those experiencing homelessness and domestic and family violence on the…