Thousands of Coasties have easier access to bulk billing
More than 50,000 children and their families and more than 130,000 pensioners and concession cardholders on the Central Coast will find it easier to see a bulk billed GP after…
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Council finances are looking good
Total ordinary rates collected by Central Coast Council last financial year amounted to almost $200M. Water and sewer rates and charges brought in another $184M and user fees and charges…
New shelter will keep parish bus safe
Our Lady Star of the Sea Terrigal Parish has received $20,000 through the Federal Labor Government’s Stronger Communities Program to buy a lockable bus shelter for its community bus. Member…
Tourism booming on Central Coast
The Central Coast has just made it to a list of the top 10 domestic travel destinations in Australia. The latest DSpark report, commissioned by Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF)…
Auslan Santa is coming to Tuggerah
Westfield is set to expand its successful Auslan Santa service to Tuggerah this year, with Santa set to sign with children on November 29. The move follows the successful launch…
Councils not to blame for housing crisis
NSW councils are sick of being scapegoated for the state’s housing crisis and have called for an urgent sit-down meeting with Premier Chris Minns, key Ministers and planning bureaucrats. Local…
Mobile base stations get the go-ahead
New mobile base stations are set to be built at Wyoming and Matcham-Holgate subject to local planning approvals. With mobile coverage in the two areas being erratic for years, residents…
Heartfelt calls to reinstate stairs at Blue Lagoon Reserve
Central Coast Council has been urged to apply for NSW Government funding to reinstate stairs at the Blue Lagoon Reserve which it removed in early September. Member for The Entrance…
Investing in training addresses critical skills shortages
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride visited Ourimbah TAFE recently to discuss the National Skills Agreement, tour the hospitality facilities and meet the students….
Nominate now for youth awards
Nominations are now open for the Central Coast Youth Week Awards which will be presented at The Hub youth entertainment venue at Erina. The Youth Week Awards, which coincide with…
Students’ amazing array of creative food
Graduating Food Science and Human Nutrition students from The University of Newcastle displayed a remarkable array of innovative food creations at a recent expo held at Ourimbah campus. The expo,…
Fireproof your home before Summer
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging Central Coast residents to book a safety visit through Fire and Rescue NSW ahead of a predicted hot, dry Summer. Reid said it…
Potential job losses would have ripple effect
EDITORIAL: This last week the communities surrounding Lisarow and Wyong have been shaken by the news of potential job losses at Sara Lee and the Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital. These…
Young man dies in Kariong crash
An investigation is underway after a man died following a crash at Kariong on Thursday, October 26. Emergency services were called to Woy Woy Rd at about 3.25pm following reports…
New home for Parma wallabies
The Australian Reptile Park has transferred two Parma wallabies to its sister conservation organisation Aussie Ark in the Barrington Tops. The wallabies were born at the Park and were part…
Reid speaks out against seawall in Federal Parliament
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has spoken against a seawall for Wamberal Beach in Federal Parliament, ahead of a meeting planned for Sunday, November 5, to discuss the next steps…
Two people burned in house fire
Two rescue helicopters were called in to airlift a man and woman suffering burns to hospital on Thursday, October 26. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter critical care team was called in…
How to avoid being scammed
More than 300 people attended two scams awareness events on the Central Coast on October 24 hosted by the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones. Following successful…
Woy Woy CWA set for another successful year
Woy Woy CWA is set for another successful year, with a new executive elected at the annual general meeting on October 18. Outgoing President Jane Bowtell thanked members for their…
Toukley RSL Sub-branch celebrates 75 years
Toukley RSL Sub-branch will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a special day at Club Ary, Toukley, on Sunday, November 5, from 11am-5pm. The special event will remember veterans who established…