Coasties urged to show support for troubled Sara Lee
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has urged Central Coast residents to show their support for Lisarow-based factory Sara Lee by purchasing one of their desserts. The company has gone…
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Making Gosford CBD feel safer
Central Coast Council is set to deliver pilot initiatives to enhance safety perceptions across Gosford later this year. The initiatives will be introduced as part of the Safer Cities: Her…
Road toll cap to begin on January 1
Thousands of Central Coast residents will qualify for toll relief under the $60 toll cap, confirmed in the 2023-24 NSW Budget, to commence on January 1, 2024. Member for Gosford…
New look for Toukley CWA hall
Exciting times are on the way for the Country Women’s Association Toukley Branch. After two successful grant applications, a long-awaited renovation of the CWA hall is underway. New windows and…
Have your say on Coast’s bus services
Central Coast passengers will have the chance to speak with the NSW Government on what they want from their bus services this Friday, October 20, at special sessions to be…
Wamberal Beach land transfer angers SOS
The State Government has flagged the transfer of land at Wamberal Beach to Central Coast Council, despite a petition from residents arguing against the transfer. Five blocks of waterfront land…
School site challenged to save Charmhaven bush
The location of a new $425M school at Charmhaven is being challenged by community groups because of its high-value biodiversity including an orchid found nowhere else in the world. Biodiversity…
Poll on Austin Butler Reserve sale finally open
The online community poll on the future of Austin Butler Reserve at Woy Woy is now available until November 13. The contentious issue has been attracting a great deal of…
Man’s body found in car at Umina Beach
A police investigation is underway after a man’s body was found in a car parked at Umina Beach on Monday morning, October 16. Emergency services were called to a carpark…
Central Coast says No to the Voice
The Central Coast has echoed the national and NSW results in the Voice referendum, delivering a decisive No vote on October 14. Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said the Government…
Campaign aimed at safe drinking behaviour
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris is urging people to take heed of a State Government campaign aimed at educating both patrons and venue staff…
Get ready for a hot, dry Summer
With a potentially dangerous bush and grass fire season on our doorstep, the State Government is urging communities on the Central Coast to start to plan and prepare to stay…
Major roadworks planned coastwide
There will be changed overnight traffic conditions from Sunday, October 15, at 21 separate sites across the Central Coast, including the M1 at Ourimbah, to carry out safety maintenance work….
Trivia night raises $4,000 for WIRES
In conjunction with Rotary Brisbane Water, Mitchell Gordon and Troy Dove held their sixth charity trivia night at Ettalong Diggers on September 21. About 120 guests attended the Central Coast…
Welcome news for Central Coast farmers
Central Coast hinterland farmers will no longer be required to seek planning approval when they operate with more than 100 visitors at a time, under newly amended agritourism policy. Minister…
A giant tinderbox on our doorstep
The Camp Ourimbah group is urging residents to report Ourimbah State Forest to the Rural Fire Service as a potential fire hazard, with hot dry conditions forecast throughout Summer. “In…
Steering Bouddi peninsula into carbon-free future
A new group has been set up to help the Hardys Bay, Killcare, Killcare Heights, Pretty Beach and Wagstaffe community develop a plan to cut carbon emissions. Electrify Bouddi will…
Time to get serious about affordable housing
Following the release of the recent report from the NSW Productivity Commissioner, Building More Homes Where People Want to Live, Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) is calling on all…
Major works on Racecourse Rd
Motorists might notice traffic disruptions along Racecourse Rd from October 11-14. Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is working with Eire Constructions to improve water and sewer infrastructure in West…
Great Dolmio Cook-off to help feed Coast’s needy
Dolmio has transformed its Central Coast production facility’s commercial R&D kitchen into a Master Chef-worthy set for a meal-making marathon this week in honour of World Food Day on October…