Woy Woy Ambulance Station is finally open
The long-awaited Woy Woy Ambulance Station is officially open, with a special ceremony on August 30 marking the occasion. Health Minister Ryan Park said the new station would support the…
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The empowering force of local protests
EDITORIAL: In recent years, the Central Coast has emerged as a hotspot for grassroots activism, showcasing the remarkable power of local protests and petitions to drive transformative change. From the…
Petition calls for ban on logging
Camp Ourimbah has created a petition protesting logging operations in Ourimbah State Forest with the aim of seeing it delivered to the Legislative Council of NSW. Launched on August 21,…
Rubbish left dumped by Narara Creek
Central Coast Council is set to remove extensive debris left at an abandoned camp site at Narara after Clean4Shore founder Graham “Jono” Johnston raised the alarm earlier this week. Johnston…
Opposition to shark nets ramps up
Dozens of residents gathered at Terrigal Beach on Sunday, August 27, to oppose the use of shark nets off Central Coast beaches in the wake of a NSW Government announcement…
Green light for Gosford campus of Newcastle University
It’s all systems go for a university campus in the heart of Gosford, after the NSW Department of Planning approved an application this week for the $58M project. The University…
Annual Coast Shelter sleepout breaks previous fundraising records
The annual Coast Shelter Sleepout, a transformative event aimed at raising awareness and funds to support people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence on the Central Coast, reached unprecedented heights on…
Cowork spaces thrive in wake of lockdowns
The concept of coworking spaces in regional centres has seen a huge surge in the wake of COVID-19 induced lockdowns, with many Central Coast workers now choosing to work that…
Helping youngsters reach their Max Potential
The Gosford RSL Max Potential celebration event was held recently with hundreds of community member celebrating the achievements and personal leadership growth of the Coast’s future community leaders. Facilitated by…
New equipment for Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre has received $5,000 through the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Volunteer Grants to buy new equipment for its food pantry and a new freezer for its Youth Brekkie Club….
Dredging of Ettalong Channel finally underway
The Faucon has landed and dredging is finally underway at Ettalong Channel, with work expected to be completed by the end of October. McQuade Marine put the vessel Faucon to…
Four new joeys make an appearance
The Australian Reptile Park’s koala conservation breeding program has had another big year, with four new bundles of joy making an appearance. Affectionately known as the Fluffy Foursome, the four…
New trains to be running by next year
Central Coast commuters will soon be in for a smoother ride, with the NSW Government reaching a vital agreement to get the full complement of New Intercity Fleet trains on…
Shark nets to return this Summer
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch and Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart have slammed a State Government decision to reintroduce shark nets at Central Coast beaches this Summer despite strong…
Rare sighting of whale mother and calf
Central Coast whale watchers were treated to a rare sight last Thursday afternoon, August 17. Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast (MWRCC) said a mother and calf Southern Right whale were…
UN rep to meet with Coast community over coal ash dams
The United Nations Special Rapporteur, Dr Marcus Orellana, has agreed to meet with the Future Sooner group and interested community members on August 29 to discuss concerns over the environmental…
David Harris: the Minister for Everything
Member for Wyong David Harris has attracted the unofficial title of the Minister for Everything as he juggles multiple portfolios following the election of the Labor State Government in March….
Still time to support the sleepout
The Central Coast community is eagerly gearing up for the Coast Shelter Sleepout, set to take place on Friday, August 25. The annual event aims to raise crucial funds and…
Man charged over fatal crash
A man has been charged over a vehicle crash on the Central Coast early last week. At about 4.20pm on Tuesday, August 15, emergency services responded to reports of a…
Wilfred Barrett Drive upgrade complete
Safety improvement work along Wilfred Barrett Dr funded by the State Government has been completed to the tune of $22.5M. Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the project was…