Lifeline looks for more volunteers
In celebration of National Volunteering Week (May 15-21), Lifeline Central Coast has shone the light on the critical role its volunteers play in giving hope and connection to people in…
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Pelican saved for the second time
The Peninsula’s “Pelican Lady”, Wendy Gillespie has returned a one-year-old pelican into the wild following four days of intensive care. “This immature male pelican has had his fair share of…
Mangrove Mountain leads the way in energy efficiency
The Mangrove Mountain Hall is showing the region how it is done when it comes to energy efficiency. After receiving a grant from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program Round…
Report reveals Delta’s ‘dirty deeds’ degrading Lake Macquarie
The Hunter Community Environment Centre is calling for a rehabilitation fund of $20M per year from Lake Macquarie power stations to replace seagrass it claims has been damaged and killed…
Community meeting on proposed wind farm
A community meeting will be held on Saturday, May 20, to protest an offshore wind farm planned for an area 10km off the coast from Port Stephens to Norah Head….
Shifting sands at The Entrance
Sand is set to be moved from the spit at The Entrance channel to re-nourish the eroded northern foreshores of Karagi Point Reserve. Central Coast Council Director Environment and Planning,…
Future of Nissen Hut site under a cloud
As Heritage Week drew to a close, Member for The Entrance David Mehan renewed calls for the land on which the Nissen Hut at Ourimbah formerly stood to be returned…
31 Little Tern chicks fledge at Karagi Point
Thirty-one Little Tern chicks have fledged at Karagi Point, The Entrance North, despite threats posed by the sometimes-predatory Silver Gulls which swooped down in December actively hunting eggs and chicks….
Police stepping up patrols on M1
Six police motorcycles will be patrolling the M1 as part of an ongoing high-visibility operation over the next couple of months. NSW Police launched Operation Hondo on Sunday, May 14,…
Coast nurses reaffirm call for safe staffing levels
In the lead-up to International Nurses Day on May 12, Central Coast members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) were out in force throughout the region last week,…
Mariners win first semi-final – big home final looms large
The Central Coast Mariners continued their quest for a grand final berth by defeating rivals Adelaide United 2-1 at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide on Saturday, May 13. The win puts…
Gemma gets a headstart on career in aged care
Gemma Szabo is just one of the 59 Central Coast high school students gaining real world practical skills and experience by completing TAFE-Delivered Vocational Education Training at TAFE NSW Gosford….
Order of St John for Point Clare resident
Point Clare resident and St John Ambulance volunteer, David Cashion, was recently awarded The Order of St John by Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley. He was one of 20 to…
More help needed to address cost of doing business
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed cost-of-living measures in the Federal Budget, but says there is more to do to address the primary cost of doing business. Business NSW Executive…
Race is on to boost population at frog ‘hotels’ in forest
Olney State Forest in the Central Coast hinterland is now home to a series of frog ‘hotels’ designed to support threatened frog species, thanks to a partnership between Forestry Corporation…
Richardsons still making memories on 65th anniversary
Lovise and Max Richardson of Adelene Village in Wyoming celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on April 12. The couple, who married in 1958 at St James Church in Sydney, have…
Budget provides some relief for Coast families
Central Coast families are set to benefit from a range of cost-of-living relief measures and increased access to bulk-billed GP appointments outlined in Tuesday’s Federal Budget. Increases to JobSeeker payments…
Govt chips in $4.4M for roads and community projects
Almost $4.4M is coming the Central Coast’s way following the latest funding allocations announced in the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. Council has started putting together a…
Health warning about danger of potent heroin mix
Increased hospitalisations and intensive care unit admissions following the use of heroin on the Central Coast has prompted NSW Health to issue a danger warning about a life-threatening mix of…
Shirley Shuttle celebrates 15 years with two new vehicles
The Shirley Shuttle Cancer Outpatient Service Central Coast (affectionately known as The Shirley Shuttle) has celebrated 15 years of service to Central Coast residents. A special event at Community Transport…