Boost for three Coast events
Three major events in the Gosford electorate are set for a boost with the announcement of a $60,000 grant under the Regional Event Fund. The Naturellement, Glenworth Grazing, and Words…
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New program aimed at beefing up cyber security
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed a new grants program aimed at increasing cyber literacy for those most at risk of being impacted by cyber crime. The Federal Government…
The serious need to address homelessness
EDITORIAL: The Central Coast, often overlooked in broader state and federal policies, is facing a growing homelessness crisis that demands immediate and serious attention. Recent reports and research published by…
Last ditch effort to save Pippi Point off-leash dog area
Members of the Save Pippi Point group will be out in force at the Central Coast Council meeting on Tuesday, July 23, as Administrator Rik Hart considers the latest staff…
Pat Farmer’s Quicksand run planned for Terrigal
Ultramarathon legend Pat Farmer has run from the North Pole to the South Pole, he is a multiple world record holder, and now he’s ready to stage an event on…
Locals attend Captain Flinders’ reburial in England
The renowned explorer who named local man Bungaree ‘The First Australian’ was reburied in his birth village over the weekend. In a poignant ceremony last Saturday, July 12, the remains…
Central Coast tops state for storm damage
The Central Coast was the most active region for storm-related incidents across the state in the first half of this year, recording hundreds more incidents than any other area. From…
Federal homelessness program expands to the Coast
A program helping to break down barriers to accessing government payments and services for people experiencing homelessness has expanded to include the Central Coast. The region is one of nine…
Outstanding year for Toukley Lions Club
Toukley Lions Club and Northlakes Leos have had another outstanding year raising more than $50,000 for a number of community causes and programs. Activities initiated by Toukley Lions Club throughout…
NAIDOC Week fun at Tuggerah
A community celebration at Tuggerah on July 10 was one of more than 120 community events statewide to share in $348,000 in funding to help mark NAIDOC Week. The Aboriginal…
Engineering scholarships for Coasties
Three Central Coast students are among 20 at Charles Sturt University to receive scholarships from Transgrid under a $2M program to help develop the next generation of engineers, address the…
Not much has improved with water and sewer
As Central Coast Council continues to ask the community for feedback on its water and sewer services, a regular customer satisfaction report from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)…
New program will strengthen nursing workforce
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says a new scholarship from the Federal Government will help strengthen the Central Coast’s nursing workforce. The $50.2M Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program…
Steering Marine Rescue in the right direction
Ian Morrow has been elected unopposed for a second two-year term as Unit Commander of Marine Rescue Central Coast. At the recent AGM, Deputy Unit Commander Andrew McKellar was returned…
Balancing growth and conservation
EDITORIAL The Central Coast faces a defining moment as it grapples with the urgent need for more housing and the community’s desire to preserve its natural landscapes. The housing shortage…
Lian speaks out for youth in Parliament
The chambers of the Legislative Assembly in Sydney were ringing with the sound of young voices this week, and among them was that of 18-year-old Lian Sequeira of Gosford. Almost…
New outboard motors for Marine Rescue
Marine Rescue Central Coast has received a $38,000 grant from the State Government for the replacement of two outboard motors on one of their four rescue craft covering Brisbane Water…
Late for work futile excuse for speeding
A P-plate driver caught speeding on the M1 Motorway at Somersby told police she was extremely late for work. The red Hyundai sedan was noticed by Brisbane Water Highway Patrol…
New best friend for Angela
Guide Dogs Central Coast Volunteer Support Group volunteer Angela Allen has a new best friend. She was recently paired with recently graduated guide dog Jolie, following the retirement of her…
Ramping up the menu at Orana with Maggie Beer
BaptistCare Orana at Point Clare is one of 120 BaptistCare homes nationwide to team up with the Maggie Beer Foundation for an innovative Mentor Trainer Program, aiming to revolutionise residents’…