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…
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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…
Maternity crisis continues to loom large
The state of maternity services on the Central Coast continues to shape up as one of the major issues set to influence the region’s voters at the Federal election. Labor…
Meditation to start International Women’s Day
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is inviting Coasties to celebrate the International Women’s Day celebration with Meditation HQ at Ocean Beach on Saturday, March 8. “This is a wonderful opportunity…
Blackwall clean-up a huge success
A group of eager volunteers from around the Central Coast rolled up their sleeves to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 2, as they…
Asbestos remediation at old power station
Asbestos remediation work has begun at the former Munmorah Power Station site on Scenic Dr at Colongra. The work, being carried out by Generator Property Management (GPM) and Enviropacific Services,…
Empire Bay a winner whatever the election outcome
Empire Bay is set to be a winner in this year’s Federal election, no matter who takes government. With an election date expected to be announced imminently, the Liberal Party…
Toukley man arrested in global police operation
A man from Toukley is one of two Australian men in a group of 25 people arrested as part of a global operation across 19 countries targeting the alleged production…