Deferred lands on public exhibition
Thousands of landowners on the Central Coast with their land on the list of “deferred matters” can finally see the latest proposed zonings for their properties. There are 3,438 land…
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Most popular national park in the region
Brisbane Water National Park has been named the most visited national park in the Hunter Central Coast region in 2022 and the 10th most visited in the state. The latest…
HSC begins for Class of 2023
Almost 3,000 Central Coast students began their HSC exams on Wednesday, October 11, with English Paper 1. The exams will end with Food Technology on November 3. Coast Labor MPs…
Ferry service to resume on October 16
The ferry service from Palm Beach to Ettalong and Wagstaffe will resume on Monday, October 16, but Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch and disgruntled commuters are asking why it did…
Petition to rebuild missing Bateau Bay stairs
A petition calling on Central Coast Council to urgently fund and rebuild a set of stairs it removed from Blue Lagoon Reserve is now being circulated in the Bateau Bay…
Helping hand for outback footballers
When members of the rugby league Wilcannia Boomerangs were finding it difficult to get accommodation for the recent Central Coast Koori Knockout, Narara Ecovillage came to the rescue. Lisa Bellamy…
School zones back in force
Central Coast motorists are reminded that school zones are once more back in place following the beginning of Term 4 on October 9. Transport for NSW is reminding motorists to…
Sculptor in residence at Toukley
The first creative local to occupy the Gallery Container located in the Toukley Village Green in the 2023-24 Creative Spaces program line-up is sculptor David Hough. Hough’s sculptures and a…
Discover the Magic of Water Wisdom on Water Night
Central Coast Council has partnered with the Water Conservancy to promote Water Night this National Water Week, October 16 to 22. Water Night is a national event that occurs every…
Liberal and former land council CEO backs Yes vote
Former CEO of the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and chairman of NAISDA Dance College Sean Gordon has added his voice to the Yes campaign as the national referendum approaches…
Anas finds a home and community at Peninsula Villages
Nestled in the heart of Umina Beach, Peninsula Villages is a leading aged care facility that is home to some of the most remarkable people in the community. One such…
Fire and storm season – a time for community co-operation
EDITORIAL: Last weekend’s record heatwave has the Central Coast bracing itself for another challenging bushfire and storm season, and the importance of community cooperation cannot be overstated. In recent years,…
End of era with passing of former Wyong Mayor
Former Mayor of Wyong Shire Council Tony Sheridan passed away peacefully surrounded by his five children on September 29 at the age of 98. Sheridan served on Wyong Shire Council…
Terry named Coast’s volunteer of the year
Surf lifesaving patrol captain and rugby league first aider Terry Vella has been named 2023 Central Coast Senior Volunteer of the Year for his dedication to safety on the sand,…
Donation for Allawah House
The Older Women’s Network (OWN) Deepwater Woy Woy has delivered goods valued at just over $650 to Allawah House at East Gosford. The gift comprised 10 sets of quilt cover…
Council grants for nine groups
Sport and Christmas events are the big winners in the latest funding from Central Coast Council’s Community Support Grant Program. Christmas spirit is alive and well with a $1,782 grant…
Bateau Bay residents want their missing stairs back
The case of the disappearing stairs leading to a popular Bateau Bay reserve has infuriated residents who are demanding Central Coast Council reinstate the stairs it took away. The reserve,…
Alarm bells over The Entrance channel
Alarm bells are ringing for residents and businesses at The Entrance with many saying the channel and the lake are in the worse shape they’ve seen. The channel is almost…
Pressure mounts over off-leash dog areas
With consultation on Central Coast Council’s revised draft Dogs in Open Spaces Action Plan now having closed, Terrigal Haven Dogs and Friends have issued a last-minute plea to Administrator Rik…
Keeping Avoca Beach clean thanks to local initiative
About 10kg of rubbish was collected at Avoca Beach on Sunday, September 24, as part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Plastic Free Avoca Beach, together with an army of…