Lachlan and Janine join Youth Taskforce
Janine Southwell of Terrigal and Lachlan Middlemiss of Umina Beach will represent the Central Coast as members of the 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce, providing operational advice to the NSW Government…
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$70M more for Avoca Dr upgrade
The Federal Government has announced $70M in additional funding for the Avoca Dr upgrade through Kincumber, in addition to the $30M it pledged in the lead up to last year’s…
Future of iconic Ourimbah building under a cloud
The future of the public amenities block at Ourimbah is under a cloud, with Newcastle University, which owns the site housing the building and the adjacent hangar building, yet to…
First 2023 meeting for women’s business network
The Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) is inviting all community and business women to their February event at The Lakes Surf Life Saving Club on Budgewoi Rd. It will…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly Video News brief 5@5 for the third week of January 2023. In the bulletin, this week: Turtle power comes to the coastNSW Election announcementsAustralia Day holiday…
Bid to save rare turtle nest
A large operation is underway to protect a rare nest of endangered Loggerhead Turtle eggs discovered at Shelly Beach, with residents asked to help. Two surprised beach walkers found the…
Full steam ahead at Tuggerah station
The Tuggerah Station accessibility upgrade is on track with the major contract for construction awarded to Downer EDI and early work underway in preparation for a start to major work…
Community spirit saves dog trapped for two days
After two nights jammed in a deep crevice after falling between huge boulders, the now-famous staffordshire terrier, Jax, eventually crawled his own way out early on Monday afternoon. It wasn’t…
Call for more time to comment on management plan for community lands
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is calling on Central Coast Council to extend the date for submissions on its Draft Plan of Management for Community Land by 20 days, following…
Reporting options for sexual assault victims go online
The NSW Police Force has unveiled an enhanced online reporting option to allow victims of sexual assault to provide information without having to take part in a formal police interview….
The Entrance fire station to be more female friendly
The Entrance fire station will be one of seven state-wide to receive priority upgrades providing fit-for-purpose amenities under the NSW Government’s $50M investment aimed at supporting female firefighters. Parliamentary Secretary…
Body found at Patonga
A body believed to be that of a woman who went missing while bushwalking on January 13, was located at Patonga following a multi-agency search on January 14. Just after…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the second week of January 2023. Audio and video versions of the week’s lead news stories. In the bulletin this week: 1. Beach…
Make sure you’re set to vote on March 25
With just over two months to go until the NSW State election on Saturday, March 25, the NSW Electoral Commission is asking voters to get ready by enrolling to vote…
Cup of Nations women’s football competition to kick off in Gosford
Football Gosford’s Industree Group Stadium will see international women’s football at its best on February 19 as Football Australia launches a Cup of Nations tournament in preparation for the FIFA…
Have your say on Safer Cities initiative
Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to have their say on the NSW Government’s $30M Safer Cities program, aimed at improving the safety of women, girls and gender diverse people…
Coast set to host state’s largest Indigenous sporting event
Central Coast Council is set to host the 2023 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout in partnership with the Newcastle All Blacks (NAB) team, who took out the title at the…
Kimberley carves out a career in screenwriting
Kimberley Wells of Tumbi Umbi is one of 13 creatives selected from NSW and Queensland for Screenworks’ 2023 Career Pathways Programs. Participants in the three programs — Inside the Writers…
Home barbecue goes wrong
A man has been hospitalised after a home barbecue went wrong at Berkeley Vale on January 9. The 58-year-old was cooking steak on the rear patio of his Kingsford Smith…
Government gifts bus to Aboriginal support service
The NSW Government has donated a bus to Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Services (YEDAHS) to support better transport, social and community outcomes for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast….