Major milestone for new building at Wyong Hospital reached
The NSW Government’s redevelopment of Wyong Hospital has reached a major milestone with the new building’s first concrete pour taking place. It was the first of 23 slabs required for…
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Nine local groups granted a almost $ 200,000
[Woy Woy] Nine Peninsula organisations have been granted a total of almost $200,000 under the Community Building Partnership program. The largest grant was $100,000 made to Umina Beach Men’s Shed…
Bridge safety plan ‘overkill’, says association
St Huberts Island Residents Association says a safety barrier on the bridge proposed by Central Coast Council is “overkill” and will do little to deter bridge jumpers as it is…
Council provides financial relief to ratepayers
Central Coast Council has announced it may provide interest waivers on outstanding accounts until August 31 for those home owners who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Announcing the…
Petrol is cheaper at Broken Hill than on Peninsula
[Umina] Petrol is cheaper at Broken Hill than it is on the Peninsula, according to a Blackwall resident who monitors local petrol prices. Mr Allan Nash said he started posting…
Social enterprise company shows incredible growth
Just 12 months after first opening its doors, Key2 Realty has more than 130 properties across the Central Coast and Hunter regions on its books. The social enterprise property management…
Woy Woy and Buttonderry waste depots open
The good news for Central Coast residents that are taking advantage of social isolation to clean up around their homes, is that the Woy Woy and Buttonderry waste management facilities…
Gosford waterfront upgrade back on the agenda
The long-debated topic of development of the Gosford waterfront is back in the spotlight, with councillors requesting a report on activation opportunities from officers at the Central Coast Council meeting…
Million dollar illegal tobacco operation uncovered
Police have seized almost one tonne of tobacco after a raid at a rural property in Peats Ridge. In March, detectives attached to Brisbane Water Police District received information about…
Slow down
Central Coast Council and NSW Police are coming together to remind the community to slow down and take care on the region’s roads. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said Council would work…
Weekly Video News 5@5
[May 1, 2020] This week’s top news stories from the Central Coast; New Intercity Trains arrive, More Covid-19 testing for the Coast,unpopular telecommunications towers knocked back, Council prepares to pitch…
New intercity trains doing test runs
Thousands of commuters in the region are looking forward to a more comfortable train ride to Sydney with testing ramping up on the New Intercity Fleet. The first of the…
Major upgrade for Bouddi cliff walk
A section of Bouddi National Park’s popular coastal walking track was closed for two days this week to allow 30 helicopter deliveries of building materials for a major upgrade underway…
Norfolk Pine’s Missing Limbs
[Terrigal] The mystery of the severe lopping of branches from a State Significant Norfolk Pine at the southern end of The Esplanade at Terrigal has been solved. Concerns were raised…
Change in management of The Entrance Channel sought
Work is well underway at The Entrance Channel with NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and Central Coast Council both on the job. NSW RMS workers are currently working to…
Central Coast COVID-19 Update April 28
Well, there you have it – NSW Premier Berejiklian beginning what will likely be a gradual easing in COVID-19 restrictions over coming weeks and months. Hi I’m Ross Barry and…
Businesses encouraged to connect with advisors
Central Coast businesses doing it tough due to COVID-19 can now register for free business advice, via to the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast…
New carer support program announced
Around 37,000 Central Coast carers stand to benefit from a $550M Federal Government support package being delivered through Carer Gateway. While funding for the reform was first announced in 2018,…
2020 Bay to Bay Running Festival cancelled
The 2020 Bay to Bay Running Festival has been cancelled. The hugely popular charitable event was due to return for its 17th installment on June 14, and would have seen…
Three Day Sickness confirmed
Livestock owners on the Central Coast have been warned to be on the lookout for the signs of Three Day Sickness in their cattle, following a spike in confirmed cases…