The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the second week of December 2022. In the bulletin this week: Gosford’s big march against violenceDebate over NSW land tax heats upLocal skier…
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Car slams into house at Tumbi Umbi
Tumbi Umbi homeowners have been praised by emergency response crews for their quick thinking to put out a car fire after it slammed into the front of their house. Berkeley…
Hundreds of marchers call for an end to domestic violence
Around 300 people marched through Gosford on Wednesday, December 7, demanding action on putting an end to domestic and family violence. Assembling at the Coast Shelter head office at the…
World environment award for Take 3 for the Sea
After being announced winner of a National Energy Globe Award for Australia, Central Coast environmental charity Take 3 for the Sea has gone on to win an Energy Globe World…
Reid praises national anti-corruption commission
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the delivery of an anti-corruption commission before the end of the year will fulfill an important promise made prior to this year’s federal election….
Touting the Coast as a tourist destination
Destination Central Coast has hosted the first in a series of Get to Know Your Backyard events, designed to increase local industry’s awareness of the depth and breadth of incredible…
New tanker for Wyoming fire station
Bush fire-battling capability across the Central Coast is set for a major boost with a state-of-the-art tanker recently delivered to Wyoming Fire Station ahead of the peak danger season. Parliamentary…
New UV indicator at Killarney Vale Preschool
Killarney Vale Preschool is doing its bit to educate the community on sun protection, with the installation of a large UV indicator. “We have been teaching children about sun safety…
Monster garage sale raises $2,815 for Coast’s needy
A monster Vintage and Garage Sale held by the Inner Wheel Club of Gosford North has raised $2,815 to help vulnerable families on the Central Coast. The sale was held…
Memorial service for merchant seamen lost in wars
The Central Coast Merchant Mariners Memorial Service will be held on the grounds of Norah Head Lighthouse this Saturday, December 3. It is a service in remembrance of merchant mariners…
Empire Bay boatshed to be razed and replaced with replica
After many months of uncertainty, the decision has finally been made to tear down the historic Empire Bay boatshed and replace it with a replica. The news follows a huge…
The Weekly Video News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly Video News 5@5 for the first week of December 2022. Five lead stories direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers. In the bulletin this week:…
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes helps out in WA
Boat crew members from Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes were in new waters when they headed to Western Australia recently to assist the SES in operating boats on swift-flowing rivers following…
Wyong Hospital palliative care unit gets $13.6M boost
Planning is underway for a dedicated palliative care unit at Wyong Hospital – Elsie’s Retreat – following the NSW Government’s announcement of $13.6M towards the project. Construction timeframes will be…
Public feedback over Super Battery at old power station
EnergyCo has prepared a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Waratah Super Battery project at the former Munmorah power station. It’s a 212-page document, along with hundreds of pages…
A good start to creating more affordable housing says Cruckshank
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has supported Central Coast Council’s announcement that Pacific Link Housing is to be its official partner in the first stage of its Affordable Housing…
New jet ski and support vehicle for Central Coast lifesavers
Volunteer lifesavers across the Central Coast will be better prepared for the coming summer season with the NSW Government to deliver a new jet ski and support vehicle to every…
Labor endorses Sam Boughton as candidate for Terrigal
Physiotherapist Sam Boughton will be the Labor candidate in next March’s 2023 NSW State Election. Sitting Liberal Member Adam Crouch will be running for his third term, but Boughton says…
New marine wildlife group to launch on Coast
A new wildlife group is set to be launched on the Coast on Saturday, December 10. Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast (MWRCC) will have its official launch at The Entrance…
No more train disruptions
It looks like industrial action on the Central Coast rail network is on hold, at least for now, with both the NW Government and rail unions taking credit for a…