Explosions and fire rock Gosford offices
Police are investigating at least two explosions and fires that disrupted business in Gosford on Thursday afternoon, December 5, forcing dozens of employees to evacuate a Donnison St office building…
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Christmas Project offers better future for pets
Christmas is a time for giving, but it can also be a difficult time of year for people in hardship, particularly for people and their pets experiencing domestic violence. Often,…
Central Coast a blackout hotspot
The Central Coast has been ranked number five in a new report listing NSW local government areas (LGAs) most vulnerable to power disruptions. The report by PSS Distributors, NSW’s Blackout…
Vandals attack yarn bomb installation
Members of Zonta Club Central Coast are reeling following the vandalisation of their Yarn Bomb installation on the Gosford waterfront, which aims to draw attention to domestic and family violence….
Meals on Wheels spreads Christmas cheer
Over 25 clients attended a heartwarming Christmas party at Meals on Wheels Central Coast’s Bateau Bay Community Restaurant on Tuesday, December 3. The annual event is eagerly anticipated each year…
Christmas fun in region’s north
Member for Wyong David Harris has encouraged residents to attend Christmas events to be held across his electorate. “As we reach the end of another busy year, I would like…
Tipper truck with fiery load
Multiple fire crews came to the rescue last Friday, November 29, when a tipper truck had to spill its load onto the road after it had caught alight. Emergency services…
Flood rescue exercise reinforces inter-agency response
Police from Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes districts were among the contingent of emergency services taking part in a multi agency flood rescue exercise at Davistown. The exercise was led…
Coast community gets behind Fred Hollows Foundation
The Fred Hollows Foundation has thanked the Central Coast community for its continued generosity and support this year. In 2024, the Foundation saw 91 new donors from the Central Coast…
Santa photos for a good cause
Pearl Beach volunteers will once again bring Christmas cheer to the community with their annual Photos with Santa event. The popular event offers families and their pets the chance to…
New train fleet set to roll out on Central Coast line
After a five year wait, Newcastle and Central Coast passengers will be the first to enjoy Sydney Trains’ new Mariyung fleet when it rolls out of Newcastle Interchange for its…
Our top volunteers go up against state’s best
Communities across the Central Coast are being urged to get behind their local finalists for the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, to be announced on Tuesday, December 10….
Call for new body to oversee waterfront revitalisation
Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) is calling for the establishment of a Central Coast Development Corporation to take over the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront. In its latest publication, GEBC…
Possible reprieve for Gosford Library
A report will come back in March outlining possible future uses.
Democracy and Central Coast Council
EDITORIAL This week, the Central Coast Council demonstrated the hallmarks of a functioning local democracy, public involvement, spirited debate and clear decisions. Tuesday’s council meeting, while lengthy and at times…
Local appeal to join the police force after record pay increases
As NSW Police Force officers celebrate their recent hard-won pay rise, the search is on for new recruits. The Tuggerah Lakes Police District recruitment branch is looking for people on…
New coal ash committee a box-ticking exercise
The Future Sooner community group says a Coal Ash Advisory Committee set to be established by the NSW Government could be “yet another box ticking exercise”. The committee is to…
Fast-tracking road repairs
The NSW Government has sped up the delivery of new funding for Central Coast Council to repair roads and transport infrastructure damaged during natural disasters. Council is among the first…
Paddle out to support young DV victims
Central Coast surfers, surf ski riders, kayakers and swimmers are being called upon to help create The World’s Largest Ever Paddle Out in support of young survivors of domestic violence…
Child poverty on the Central Coast
New data has revealed that about 14 per cent of children on the Central Coast live in poverty. Landmark research commissioned by the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) puts…