Busways buses get into festive season
The baubles are bouncing up and down on Busways buses across the Central Coast this December to help passengers get in the spirit for the festive season. Busways Head of…
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Raising hopes: The University of Newcastle’s new campus in Gosford
In an important move to address the historically low tertiary attainment rates in the Central Coast region, the University of Newcastle has at last embarked on a potentially groundbreaking initiative…
Central Coast has worst drink driving record in NSW
The Central Coast has topped a list of Local Government Areas (LGA) in NSW with the highest recorded numbers of drivers caught drink driving. The NRMA’s Bust the Boozers report…
Who should pay for water and sewer connection?
The Central Coast has more than 7,500 properties that are not connected to town water and sewer services – and the big question is should any of them be connected?…
Sprout gets behind Coast Shelter Christmas appeal
Coast Shelter’s annual Christmas Appeal is in full swing, with residents urged to help spread a little joy and provide essential support by contributing in any way they can. The…
Tuggerah Lakes Team Mo still taking donations
Tuggerah Lakes Police and administrative staff are still raising funds for the leading charity to change the face of men’s health – Movember. In the early days of November some…
Working hard towards an all-inclusive Central Coast
Central Coast Council celebrated International Day of People with Disability on December 3 and is raising local awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by people with a disability to…
Butt bins help keep Avoca pristine
There is a novel new addition to public areas at Avoca Beach – newly installed butt bins courtesy of community group Plastic Free Avoca Beach (PFAB). In an effort to…
Archibald development to include a voco hotel
The Archibald development on the site of the old Union Hotel at the corner of Donnison and Mann Sts, Gosford, is going ahead in leaps and bounds, with IHG Hotels…
Radar clocks Bentley at 137km/h
A South Australian driver has collected a hefty fine and six demerit points when he was caught driving 57km/h over the speed limit on the Central Coast. Tuggerah Lakes Highway…
Work gets started on Gosford uni campus
Work on the University of Newcastle’s new $63.8M Central Coast Campus in Gosford is set to begin following the launch of the project’s construction phase on Monday, December 4. University…
Outstanding contribution to Aboriginal education
Central Coast students Abbie McTeare and Zali Reynolds have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Aboriginal education at the 18th annual Nanga Mai Awards. Abbie and Zali were among…
Celebrating local excellence
EDITORIAL In 2023, the Central Coast has once again proved that it is a hotbed of talent and achievement, with residents from various fields clinching numerous state, national and international…
Work starts next year on new obstacle course
Work is expected to start early next year on the construction of a $150,000 obstacle course at The Glen, a drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation centre at Chittaway Point. The…
Accolade for Wadalba disability worker
Wadalba resident Daniel Laxale has been honoured at the 2023 Hireup Good Life Awards, which recognise outstanding workers in the disability support field. Run by Hireup, Australia’s largest NDIS registered…
Off-season football league now largest on the Coast
The largest off-season junior football competition on the Central Coast completed a third successful event with a grand finale that saw hundreds of players and supporters converge on Ettalong Oval…
New red light speed camera at Kanwal intersection
Drivers behaving badly have one month’s grace before getting fined and losing points if caught by a new red light speed camera at the intersection of Wallarah Rd and Walker…
Call for depth mapping of Brisbane Water
Woy Woy resident Gregory Jones has heaped praise on rescue services and suggested depth mapping for Brisbane Water could be in order after his boat ran aground earlier this month….
Council survey on properties without water and sewerage services
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is seeking feedback from residents and businesses in small urban and rural communities that do not have access to Council’s water and/or sewerage services,…
Call for more action on climate change
The Central Coast Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is calling on Central Coast Council to be more proactive in addressing the threat posed by climate change. Convenor Mark Ellis said a…