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Lisarow road upgrade will be finished early

The Pacific Hwy upgrade at Lisarow is powering along ahead of schedule and should be completed by mid-year, months earlier than expected. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch…



Labor pledges $8M to fix our footpaths

A Labor Government will provide $8M over four years to Central Coast Council to fund vital footpath projects across the region if elected on March 25. Central Coast Labor MPs…



A milestone 100 years in the making

A pioneer of Mannering Park, Marjorie Whitbourne, has been very busy over the past week surrounded by family and friends who came from near and far to celebrate her 100th…



The Weekly News podcast 5@5

 Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News podcast 5@5 for the last full week of February 2023. In the bulletin, this week: University Campus – Mardi Gras Coastal Twist Float – Picklum…



Marine Rescue saves stranded kayaker

Marine Rescue NSW saved a female paddler who was left stranded in Budgewoi Lake for half an hour on February 16. First located by the Westpac Rescue chopper, TL 20…



Opposition to Kariong development ramps up

Opponents of a controversial development proposed for Kariong are ramping up efforts to secure a promise of NSW Government intervention prior to next month’s State election, with a rally held…


Call for roundabout at Empire Bay

A grassroots campaign is underway to have a roundabout installed at the intersection of Wards Hill Rd and Empire Bay Dr at Empire Bay. Resident Bill Young said a post…


Picklum leads the world

Central Coast surfing star Molly Picklum, 20, of Terrigal has taken out her first-ever Championship Tour win at Sunset Beach Hawaii, beating arch-rival Caroline Marks to go to the top…



Restoration of Gosford cenotaph underway

Major restoration work has begun on the Gosford cenotaph ahead of its centenary in 2024 thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund. Freemasons of the…



The Weekly News podcast 5@5

Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the third week of February 2023, Valentine’s week. In the bulletin, this week: Valentine’s day lotto win for a local coupleThe Con’s new…