Four former mayors and two former MPs among 77 candidates
Of the 77 candidates, most are in groups of three; or political parties and only 12 are standing by themselves.
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Citizens Inquiry on Sunday about coal pollution
Local environmental group Future Sooner will conduct a Citizens Inquiry on Sunday, August 25, to listen to residents about the impact on their health from pollution related to coal-fired power stations…
Gosford Alive development lives again
The Gosford Alive project, long mooted for the Kibbleplex site in Gosford, is once more on the agenda, with new owners hoping to begin construction sometime next year. Residents could…
Call to shut down Kanwal business over fuel tank leak
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris is calling on the owners of a Kanwal service station to shut down operations until leaking petrol storage tanks…
Petition to end shark nets tabled in Parliament
A petition organised by Central Coast group the Friends of Kurrawyba, calling for the permanent removal of shark mesh from NSW beaches, has been tabled in the NSW Legislative Council…
More counsellors to help combat domestic violence
West Gosford-based Peninsula Lighthouse, which provides support systems for those suffering the trauma of domestic and family violence, has secured $10,000 in Community Building Partnerships Program (CBP) funding from the…
Online driver first aid course
Member for Wyong David Harris joined St John Ambulance volunteers recently to introduce a new interactive online free Driver First Aid training course that can be accessed by members of…
Mental health art exhibition celebrates 25 years
The Central Coast Mental Health Art Works Exhibition is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, promising to be an unforgettable event highlighting the transformative power of art. The community exhibition…
Securing our water future on the Central Coast
EDITORIAL Water supply on the Central Coast has been a longstanding concern, with the harrowing impacts of the last drought still etched in our community’s memory. During that difficult period,…
More young people than ever volunteering
Central Coast-based organisations seeking guidance on how to harness the skillsets and passions of young volunteers are encouraged to explore the recently published NSW Youth Volunteering Guidelines, an initiative of…
Child protection workers walk off job over staffing crisis
Child protection caseworkers stopped work on Wednesday, August 14, to protest outside the Community Services Centre in Gosford over the staffing crisis they say is putting thousands of vulnerable kids…
Portable rental bond system on the way
Eligible tenants moving from one rental property to another will soon be able to digitally take their bond with them, under a portable rental bonds system being undertaken by the…
Antiques store continues to give back
Central Coast Antiques & Collectables in Gosford is continuing its mission to give back to those most in need. Proprietor Mitchell Gordon founded the business four years ago with the…
Peat Island revitalisation underway
Work has begun to revitalise historic Peat Island before it is transferred to Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) later this year. Property and Development NSW (PDNSW) has started significant…
New dredging scheme a boon for Coast
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed a NSW Government allocation of $44M to the new Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme. Tesch said the money would support the delivery of…
Call to scrap “shameful Eraring deal”
The Greens NSW are calling for the deal to extend the life of Eraring power station to be scrapped, following claims that the Minns Labor Government distorted energy market modelling…
PEP11 companies ask Federal Court to force government decision
The PEP11 oil and gas project, an offshore exploration initiative off the Central Coast, has resurfaced as a significant environmental and political hot potato with the project’s proponents asking the…
Upgrade for Tascott station on track
Tascott will be the next Central Coast train station to receive a much-needed accessibility upgrade, with design and investigation work funded under the NSW Government’s $800M Safe and Accessible Transport…
Crime scene established following tobacco shop fire
A crime scene was established at Ettalong Beach on Friday, August 9, after a tobacco shop in Memorial Ave was gutted by fire in the small hours of the morning….
The unifying spirit of the Olympics here at home
As the world has gathered to witness the Paris Olympic Games, we are reminded once again of the unique power of this ancient Greek tradition to transcend borders, foster unity…