Stadium ready for busy season after $2.5M upgrade
The Niagara Park Stadium upgrades to improve accessibility are now complete in time for a busy season of regional and state championships. The $2.5M project received $850,000 from the NSW Government…
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Welcome to the new Central Coast Council
The 15 new Central Coast councillors have been officially named after the NSW Electoral Commission declared the numbers on Monday, September 30. Four distinct groups have emerged after the count…
Safe battery disposal to cut landfill and fire risk
The Buttonderry Community Recycling Centre in Jilliby is taking part in a new NSW Government trial to help households dispose of problematic embedded batteries found in wireless household products, light-up…
Therapy dog Beanie a big hit with school children
One of the standout stories that emerged in celebration of Therapy Dog Awareness Month in September, was how Beanie had changed the lives of pupils at Brooke Avenue Public School…
Flags are up as surf lifesavers return to beach patrols
The 2024/25 beach patrol season kicks off this weekend, with the familiar red and yellow flags raised across 15 Central Coast beaches from Saturday, September 28. There will be an…
Garbage truck dumps its load as battery fire erupts sparking questions
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews suspected lithium-ion batteries, thrown out in household rubbish, were the cause of a garbage truck fire on Wednesday, September 25. The truck caught alight…
Prestigious business award for disability service
Breaking Barriers Disability Services has been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Community Service Award at the recent Central Coast Local Business Awards. This accolade celebrates the organisation’s unwavering commitment to enhancing…
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai steps up for Coast’s community transport
Central Coast clients can call 02 4355 4588 now to discuss their service needs with the new provider.
Town Crier Clarke wins again
This latest win in Parkes adds to Clarke’s achievements.
Community garden gets a growth spurt
The money will enhance facilities such as work benches and storage units.
Yes: Coast votes to reduce councillor numbers
New numbers would take effect from the 2028 local government elections.
New village to support mums and bubs
A much needed service has opened for new mums living in the south of the Coast.
Tidal terrace adventure play area to get $1.65M renewal
The tidal terrace recreation space in Leagues Club Park near the Gosford waterfront will undergo an overhaul with a $1.65M grant from the Federal Government. This funding, together with Central…
Landslip repairs underway on Wisemans Ferry Rd
Repairs and betterment works are now underway at more than 40 landslip sites on Wisemans Ferry Rd in Spencer and Gunderman thanks to $28.3M in disaster recovery funding from the…
Seven decades of surf lifesaving at Toowoon Bay club
Seven decades of surf lifesaving were celebrated last weekend when more than 400 past and present members and friends of Toowoon Bay Surf Club gathered to celebrate its 70th anniversary….
Tuggerah early learning centre wins national award
Goodstart Early Learning Tuggerah is one of three winners in the 2024 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards. The centre was recognised for its innovative Interability program, significantly advancing…
Community in shock as the Shirley Shuttle ceases
Scramble for replacement transport for the community in need as CTCCL ceases operations.
Hawkesbury River and Brisbane Water under discussion
Community drop-in sessions are being held to discuss the Coastal Management Program (CMP) for the Hawkesbury Nepean River System which includes both Pittwater and Brisbane Water. Central Coast Council is…
Pet owners urged to check for ticks as Coast named a hotspot
Fresh data from Petbarn and Greencross Vets has revealed the Central Coast as being a hotspot for potentially deadly paralysis ticks and other parasites. Areas at extreme risk include Ourimbah,…
Public comment open for two sections of proposed Wamberal seawall
Wamberal Protection Association wants a long term solution to defend properties from coastal erosion.