Encouraging women to keep marching forward
With five events spanning five days in recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD), the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) is giving all women and girls a reason to…
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Historic funding deal for NSW public schools
The Federal and State Governments have come to an historic agreement that will put all public schools in NSW on a path to full and fair funding. Following the announcement,…
Police seek help over Erina fire
Police are appealing for public assistance following a building fire at Erina on Friday, March 7, which is being treated as suspicious. Just after 4am, emergency services were called to…
Another Council breach of the GIPA Act
A second resident comes forward with complaints about Council “justified in full”.
Library could be a perfect community hub
Community activist Joy Cooper is pushing for the retention of the Gosford Library building in Kibble Park as “a vital piece of our community’s history and a potential hub for…
Delta and Samsung partners in renewable energy
Delta Electricity and Samsung have entered a partnership to develop a large-scale energy storage system on the Vales Point Power Station site at Mannering Park. The battery storage project is…
Second girl charged over Budgewoi brawl
A second girl, aged 16, has been charged with affray in relation to the teenager violence at Budgewoi Holiday Park on Sunday, February 23. She has been granted strict conditional…
Coast jobs at risk says ACTU
Up to 200 jobs could be lost on the Central Coast under a Coalition plan to cut $6B from the public sector, says the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)….
Interest grows in waterbus for Coast
Momentum is building for a Central Coast waterbus, with a third information session held on March 6 at Woy Woy Library drawing interest from industry leaders and the local community….
Concrete outcomes from community crime forum
It was standing room only at Erina Leagues Club on Sunday, March 9, as more than 300 people gathered to hear concerns about escalating youth crime on the Central Coast….
Timely funding for youth service
Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) is set to receive $988,650 from the Federal Government to secure its future on the Central Coast with a new hub at Gosford. It is…
Couple head off for Mystery Box Rally
Retired Central Coast nurses Therese and Tony Smith are set for the adventure of a lifetime when they join teams from all over the country in the Mystery Box Rally…
Making her mark at just 19
At the age of just 19, Jenna Smith is already making a remarkable impact in the community and has been named The Entrance’s Woman of the Year. A second-year law…
State Cabinet comes to the Coast
NSW Premier Chris Minns and his Ministers will host the first Community Cabinet of 2025 on the Central Coast in April. Community Cabinets are an opportunity for the NSW Government…
Nicola Olyslagers Gosford Woman of Year
Olympic champion Nicola Olyslagers from Tascott has been recognised as Gosford’s Local Woman of the Year. The two-time Olympic silver medallist was nominated by Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch for…
Gloves are off before the bell
The date for the Federal election has not yet been called, but already the gloves are coming off – including here on the Central Coast. Liberal candidate for Robertson Lucy…
Labor promises more bulk billing
The Federal Government has pledged $8.5B to deliver an additional 18 million bulk-billed GP visits each year if re-elected. Assistant Health Minister and Member for Dobell Emma McBride said Australian…
Maternity services in political focus
EDITORIAL – The Central Coast’s maternity services are shaping up to be a key issue in the upcoming federal election. This week Labor’s Federal Health Minister Mark Butler announced a…
Measles alert for Central Coast
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is urging residents to be alert for measles symptoms after a confirmed case visited several locations while infectious. The case recently returned from South-East…
Recognising Council’s female lifeguards
In celebration of International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, Central Coast Council has recognised the significant contribution of its female lifeguards. With 17 females currently rostered out of a…