The Manchester United Mariners?
Football – On Tuesday, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that international footballing giants, Manchester United FC, were in talks to purchase Central Coast Mariners in a move that would relocate…
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Disabled Surfers’ Association to feature in The Story of Help
The Central Coast Branch of the Disabled Surfers’ Association, founded by Lake Munmorah resident Gary Blaschke, is being featured in an upcoming edition of NRMA’s Story of Help article about…
Coal Ash Repositories report raises alarm
The Central Coast Community Better Planning Group (CCCBPG) has called for a review of the population growth projections for the northern area of the Central Coast. The call comes following…
New Airport Master Plan flys in
ONLINE NEWS: A new airport master plan asks council to suspend sale of land and to suspend biodiversity and conservation until subdivision defines the wetlands. A new ten page report…
Unprecedented number of inquiries from people who are or are about to be homeless
The Labor MPs of the Central Coast are calling on the State Government to provide immediate relief for renters under stress as they deal with an unprecedented number of inquiries…
Art-Full Women project kicks off
Classes have now begun in the Art-Full Women project, which aims to raise awareness of issues impacting older women and promote theatre and creativity for healthy ageing. Funded with a…
Agribusiness Training Centre launched in Ourimbah
The University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah campus is now home to the first ever Australian Food & Agribusiness Doctoral Training Centre. The Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) centre was…
The Weekly News 5@5
Coast Community Weekly News’ 5@5, April 9, 2021 Coming up this week: Astra Zeneca vaccine temporarily suspended on the Central Coast and NSW, a wicked lagoon problem, beach pollution remains,…
Red sails in the (Gosford) sunset
SAILING – After more than 40 years, the annual Red Pumps sponsored Australian 13ft and 16ft Skiff Championship races returned to Gosford Sailing Club throughout the Easter weekend break. Over…
Gordon report on lagoon management released
Community consultation is key to Central Coast Council’s management of the region’s open coast lagoons, a new report by a coastal engineering expert has found. Angus Gordon’s report, Review of…
Extensive wild dog and fox control program planned
Greater Sydney Local Land Services is about to embark on an extensive wild dog and fox control program around the Central Coast from April 8 to May 14 and warns…
Revamp of Sun Valley Park set to commence
Construction is set to commence on the redevelopment on Green Point’s Sun Valley Park with work expected to be completed by June. The revamp will provide a safe, functional, inclusive…
Paddles to the fore
Avid paddlers have the chance to race out on the open Brisbane Water on April 17, part of race four of the 2021 Paddle NSW Marathon Series. The race, starting…
We sing for yellow
In the eerie silence of Central Coast Stadium, deep in the second half, just after Oliver Bozanic missed the Mariners second penalty, a faint sound could be heard. A sound…
The Weekly News 5@5
This is Coast Community News 5@5 April 1. Coming up: MP Adam Crouch calls for a public inquiry – Labor’s David Harris agrees – Council’s Infrastructure Director talks potholes –…
I want a public inquiry – Crouch
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Couch, will directly petition Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock for a public inquiry into the financial woes of Central…
Landslip closes Marine Rescue Base at Norah Head
The Marine Rescue Base at Norah Head has been closed following a landslip along the foreshore of Cabbage Tree Bay after the severe weather and prolonged torrential rain between March…
Reliance Health introduces consultation fee
The region’s four Reliance Health practices are set to begin charging for consultations as the Primary Health Network (PHN) highlights a shortage of GPs on the Central Coast. The PHN…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast News 5@5 March 26: Coming up this week: Central Coast flooding causes havoc – Acting Council CEO Rik Hart updates on damage to infrastructure – Two new COVID…
Paid visitor parking at beaches on its way
Beaches at Terrigal Beach, Avoca Beach, North Avoca, Macmasters Beach, Copacabana, Forresters Beach and Wamberal are on the list of Coast beaches earmarked for paid visitor parking. Lakeside and other…