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…
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Charged over illegal tobacco sales
Raptor Squad police have charged a man following the discovery of more than $800,000 in cash believed to be proceeds of illegal tobacco sales on the Central Coast. Police executed…
Tony tends locks of four generations in one family
When so much bad news dominates the headlines, the story of a Long Jetty barber who cuts the hair of four generations in one family is definitely a feel-good story….
More EV charging stations for Coast
The Central Coast is powering up with 17 new electric vehicle (EV) charger sites, featuring 30 ports to be installed across the region. The $20M EV Destination Charging grants program…
Yarn bombing draws attention to domestic violence
The Zonta Club Central Coast has co-ordinated a Yarn Bomb installation of colourful knitted wraps on trees in Gosford to draw attention to domestic and family violence. Zonta members have…
Jet ski-free area for Ettalong Beach
New waterway restrictions are to be introduced at Ettalong Beach, creating a Paddle Craft Only Area in response to community concerns about water safety. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said…
Rail strike called off at 11th hour
Central Coast commuters and rail travellers can heave a sigh of relief with the train strike planned for Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, cancelled at the 11th hour….
Rail strike set to cripple network on Friday and Saturday
Local rail travellers and commuters are bracing for major disruptions with the Sydney rail network set to grind to a halt from early Friday until Sunday morning November 22-24 due…
Donate a gift this Christmas
With more families than ever facing challenges to put presents under the tree, The Salvation Army, Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank are calling on the community to spread some extra…
Shearwaters wash up on Central Coast beaches again
Most years in late Spring Central Coast beaches become a resting place for hundreds of short-tailed shearwaters, or muttonbirds, which wash up exhausted and lifeless after their gruelling migration. Local…
Can the new Swansea dredge solve Central Coast issues?
Central Coast Council and the State Government are being urged to “seize a golden opportunity” to make use of the new $10M dredge being built for Lake Macquarie Council to…
Action plan for MacMasters Beach erosion
MacMasters Beach is increasingly at risk of severe erosion, making it a priority for action in the Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan (2017). Central Coast Council engaged coastal engineers…
Budding young artists showcased and supported
Forty-two young Central Coast artists received grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 at the annual Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Showcase Awards Day at Wagstaffe Hall on Sunday, November 10….
Lucy Wicks to stand again for Robertson
The Liberal Party has announced that former Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks will once again contest the seat in the federal government election to be held early in 2025. Wicks…
Maddison is state’s Young Australian of the Year
Maddison O’Gradey of Bateau Bay has been named the NSW Young Australian of the Year for 2025. Recipients for NSW were announced at a ceremony in Sydney on November 12…
Firefighter memorial at Mangrove Mountain
Mangrove Mountain Rural Fire Brigade members officially opened their memorial garden earlier this month in memory of Life Member of the brigade, the late Phillip Williams. The garden was established…
NSW Drug Summit 2024 cause for concern
Joe Coyte, Executive Director of The Glen Group which operates the largest Aboriginal community-controlled drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in NSW, continues to express concern over the NSW Drug Summit…
Turtle island a success already
A celebration of the turtle island which was launched at Springfield a month ago was held on Sunday, November 10, at the wetland. About 100 people enjoyed a free sausage…
Coast a dangerous place to live, says interim report
An interim report from a Citizens’ Inquiry into the health impacts of coal-fired power stations conducted recently at Budgewoi has found that the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie are dangerous…
Budgewoi residents fed up with beach carpark campers
Budgewoi residents are fed up with “squatters” living for weeks or even months at a time in carparks at Lakes Beach in tents, caravans and motor homes. One resident who…