Coast heads for the polls
In just two more days, residents will head for the polls to elect new councillors for Central Coast Council for the first time since 2017. The election follows years of…
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Nurses and midwives have had enough
Following a series of short rallies in recent months, Central Coast nurses and midwives carried out their first 12-hour strike from 7am on Tuesday, September 10, defying an Industrial Relations…
Election material issue for Liberal branch president standing as an Independent
Compliance teams investigate complaints about election material.
Last chance to meet Gosford East Ward candidates
Voters in the Gosford East Ward are invited to a “Meet the Candidates” Forum tonight, Wednesday, September 11.
Long Table events combat loneliness
Aged care provider Infinite Care has launched a new initiative championing social wellbeing and combating loneliness. Weekly long table events are being held at Infinite Care facilities to help residents…
Brooks slams “undemocratic” Improvement Order
Brooks a lone voice in opposing Local Government Minister’s Performance Improvement Order.
Door to door fire safety checks
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Central Coast are taking to the streets to educate residents on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from fires in…
Knitters square off in charity challenge
Home Instead clients from Newcastle and the Central Coast have squared off against one another this year to make rugs for Elsie’s Project, which supports the palliative care unit at…
Pharmacists to be authorised to treat more conditions
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed news that Coasties will soon able to access treatment for a range of ailments at their local pharmacy. Health Minister Ryan Park announced…
Red Rubies back Pink Bin initiative
The Roving Rubies Red Hatters decided to lend support to Woman Hood’s Pink Bin initiative and managed to fill four pink bins with toiletries for women doing it tough. “We…
Coastie returns from Canadian firefront
Phillip Shiels of Gosford is still recovering from a six-week deployment to Canada as one of two SES volunteers sent with a NSW firefighting team to help deal with out-of-control…
Funding boost for Gosford Cubbyhouse
Gosford Cubbyhouse Long Daycare Centre has received $121,500 from the Federal Government’s Community Childcare Fund for capital upgrades and sustainability support. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the support…
Prepolling stations open for Central Coast Council elections
Pre-polling venues opened across the Central Coast on Saturday, September 7, with reports of brisk activity at some stations, including Gosford and Wyong. A full list of early voting venues…
Maddy set to shave off ankle length locks for cancer research
On September 21, Madeleine Snook of Narara will celebrate her 29th birthday by shaving off her ankle-length hair. Snook is working as a professional live art model on the Central…
Gosford CBD’s renaissance signals a bright future for the region
At long last, Gosford is finally getting the attention it deserves as the capital of the Central Coast. This week’s topping out ceremony of the twin towers at Aland’s Archibald…
Her Way program results in women feeling safer
A Central Coast Council initiative implemented through the Safer Cities: Her Way pilot program has resulted in a marked improvement in women, girls and gender diverse people, feeling safer in…
Now’s the time to adopt a dog
To celebrate International Dog Day, RSPCA NSW has waived the adoption costs for dogs and puppies until September 15 at its Somersby Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) facility. Until September…
3G mobile phone switch-over delayed
Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride has welcomed news that Telstra and Optus have further delayed their 3G switch-over to October 28 following community feedback. This year, Australian 3G networks…
Hands tied: major council decisions to get Departmental approval first
A list of 16 conditions will be imposed on the new councillors.
Candidates defend their roles with Regional Development Australia
One will step down from his RDA role and one will stay on: both explain their reasons.