‘Big Rainbow’ on the Peninsula?
A local performer has launched a campaign to help install a ‘Big Rainbow’ public artwork installation on the Central Coast to help bring about visibility and change to regional queer…
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‘Tubs of Love’ heading north
A group of Killcare residents have banded together to help flood-affected families in the Northern Rivers by collecting boxes of essential items, medicines and appliances. The ‘Tubs of Love’ initiative,…
Council reveals it’s scouting for RPAC sites
Council is considering locations for the regional arts centre – no previously targeted sites included.
Seawall not best option, says new group of Wamberal beachfront home owners
A newly launched group of Wamberal Beach waterfront owners is calling for a pause on proceeding with a seawall as a permanent fix against ongoing erosion. Property owner Paul Greenburg…
Ourimbah residents fight to control their masterplan
Ourimbah residents continue to try to influence the masterplan for their area.
Medical staff fear for the future of Long Jetty Healthcare Centre Unit
The ongoing operation of Long Jetty Healthcare Centre In-Patient Unit which was closed last September on a temporary basis and reutilised for COVID vaccinations, looks uncertain if not impending, according to its long-serving staff.
Environmental lawyers caution EPA for “unlawful” Vales Point license decision
Environmental lawyers have cautioned the NSW EPA that its decision to give Delta Electricity a pollution exemption in December last year is “unlawful”.
Young Mariners turn it on in Mudgee
FOOTBALL Several young Mariners players took advantage of their opportunity to be in the starting eleven to lift the Mariners to a much-needed 4 -2 victory over the Macarthur Bulls…
Lots of activities planned for Seniors Week
Numerous events are planned across the region from March 25 to April 3 as Central Coast Council celebrates the NSW Seniors Festival. With the aim of providing older residents an…
Housing affordability looms as a major election issue
With almost 3,000 people on the waiting list for public housing on the Central Coast, local community housing provider Compass Housing is calling on more Federal Government support for the…
Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, March 18, 2022. The lead stories from across the region in a brief audio/video format: The long-awaited Public Inquiry report investigating Central…
Terrigal professor honoured as NSW Woman of Excellence
Professor Julie Redfern of Terrigal has taken out the NSW Woman of Excellence Award at the 2022 NSW Woman of the Year Awards. Announced on March 9, during International Women’s…
Councillors had ultimate responsibility, despite staff failures, says Commissioner
The Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch found no single smoking gun but was critical of both staff and councillors in her report into the financial crisis at Central Coast Council (CCC) that…
Public Inquiry report released – MPs react
The 13 suspended Central Coast councillors are to be sacked and the Council is to remain in administration until the next local government election for the region following the release…
Coast swings into recovery mode as rains ease
As the rain settled a little and the sun poked its head out this week, attention turned to mop up operations around the Central Coast. After receiving more that 600mm…
Community comes together for clean up
Following weeks of wet weather, the Peninsula has begun the clean-up … one fridge, one pontoon, one water drum at a time. It’s been a mass community effort with areas…
‘Cloak of secrecy must be lifted’ – Warren
NSW Labor has ramped up pressure on the State Government to release its findings of the public inquiry into Central Coast Council. Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman, confirmed on…
Prime Minister officially opens clinical school and research institute
Prime Minister Scott Morrison was on the Central Coast on March 14 to officially open the University of Newcastle Central Coast Clinical School and Central Coast Research Institute in the…
Unvaxxed Council employees face the sack
A number of Central Coast Council staff who remain unvaccinated are facing the sack as they come to the end of extended leave while others have already been terminated. Central…
Central Coast researchers awarded almost half a million dollars to research animal evacuation in bushfires
A team of researchers based at the Ourimbah campus of the University of Newcastle win grant to research animal evacuation and care in climate-afflicted areas.