Tammy named Terrigal woman of year
Tammy Jackett from Wiseberry Peninsula Real Estate has been announced as the 2025 Terrigal Local Woman of the Year at an afternoon tea celebration hosted by Member for Terrigal Adam…
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Peacock deaths explained
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) suspects the reckless misuse of pesticides is the cause of six recent peacock deaths at Ourimbah, after toxicology reports identified two chemicals ingested by…
Library is a gem says National Trust director
“Renewal of Gosford Library needn’t be a costly exercise if the right people are engaged.”
War of words over maternity services
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has hit back at claims by Liberal candidate for the seat Lucy Wicks that the Government has “ignored and neglected” the women of the…
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…
CEN calls for wetland masterplan as a priority
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is calling upon Central Coast councillors to defer approval of the Central Coast Airport Masterplan until they have fully protected Porters Creek Wetland and are…
Coastal celebrations for the end of PEP-11
Save Our Coast will hold a sunset gathering at Ocean Beach Surf Club, Umina, on Saturday, March 1, to celebrate the historic success of its campaign to save the Central…
Boost for ambulance service on the Coast
Nine new NSW Ambulance paramedics in training are coming to the Central Coast following their official induction ceremony at the State Operations Centre in Sydney on Friday, February 7. It…
Volunteer JPs are in high demand on the Coast
The NSW Justices Association is inviting volunteers to join the Central Coast team on one of the Community JP Desks. Central Coast Justices of the Peace will hold their next…
Umina house fire sparks battery warning
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) believes a lithium-ion battery caused a house fire at Umina on Monday morning, February 17, which left a man seriously injured with burns and two…
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…
New cafe builds employability skills for young locals
A new cafe at The Entrance will provide a launching pad for young locals to move through their personal challenges and build real-world employability skills. Situated in the grounds of…
Centenarians (almost) celebrate 77 years of marriage
At 99 and 100 years old, Irene and Neville Keen aren’t just defying the odds, they’re making history with what it means to grow old together. Married for an incredible…
Discover the beauty of cacti and succulents
If you’re fascinated by the beauty of cacti and succulents, why not join the Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club – a green thumb’s paradise. Whether you’re a seasoned grower…
Valentine’s delight at Love Lanes Festival
Love will fill the air in Wyong when the Love Lanes Festival is held on Saturday, February 15. Coinciding with Valentine’s Day, this annual celebration of love, community and local…
Councillors briefed on airport masterplan
The upgrade would be enough to relocate emergency services from Charmhaven, but not enough to require CASA certification.
Hundreds expected at meeting to help stem increase in crime
Hundreds of concerned residents are expected to attend a community meeting called to address the “significant increase in violent crime and armed robberies” on the Central Coast to be held…
Training session turned into real-life rescue
Three Marine Rescue Central Coast vessels, including two rescue watercrafts, participated in the NSW SES’s 5th annual Who Let the Boats Out flood rescue training event on Brisbane Water last…
Gosford sandstone features in War Memorial extension
Wondabyne sandstone from Gosford Quarry will feature in the Australian Government’s $550M upgrade to the Australian War Memorial. The quarry re-opened the same face that had been used to build…
New group for parents raising children with disability
First meeting will be held at Terrigal on Tuesday, March 4.