Double demerits in force as Coasties urged to drive safe
With hundreds of visitors expected to the Central Coast over the Christmas/New Year period and many Coasties travelling out of area during the festive season, NSW Police have launched their…
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Christmas fun for Home in Place tenants
More than 200 Central Coast tenants of community housing provider Home in Place came together to celebrate the festive season at Wyong Racecourse and Showground on December 20. Home in…
Keepers sink their teeth into a tricky health check
Everyone gets cranky when they have a toothache and usually a quick trip to the dentist can solve the problem but it’s not so easy when the patient is a…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5 for the fourth week of December, our 2022 Christmas edition. In the bulletin this week: Christmas charities ramp up supportPremier and PM kick off…
Christmas with Chef Daniel and Kyla the cake queen
With the Christmas season upon us Central Coast based celebrity Chef Daniel has teamed up with Cakes by Kyla to celebrate with a delicious short video to wrap up 2022….
Central Coast Stadium has a new name
Central Coast Stadium has a new name, with locally-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) manufacturing and distribution company Industree Group being named the official naming rights partner in November. The stadium…
Coasties dig deep for Salvos Christmas appeal
The Salvation Army and Newcastle Permanent Building Society have received a heart-warming response from the Central Coast community in their annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal. The 34-year-old tradition shared by…
Man charged over fatal Woy Woy stabbing
A man has been charged with murder following an investigation into an alleged fatal stabbing at Woy Woy last week. At about 6.15pm on Saturday, December 17, emergency services were…
ePetition calling for early council elections lodged in Parliament
An ePetition calling for the next election date for Central Coast Council to be brought forward has been presented in the Legislative Assembly by Member for The Entrance David Mehan….
Lucky coincidence saved 20 at Wamberal beach
A Year 6 end of school celebration almost ended in tragedy when a large group of children and parents were caught in a strong rip at Wamberal beach and unable…
Santa pops in to Copacabana
The word had gone out on the bush telegraph that Santa was going to pop into Copacabana on December 17 and the children were excited. The elves from the Navy…
New school buildings for more students
Some buildings will be demolished and new ones built to accommodate 95 more students and three additional teachers at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School at Shelly Beach. Other…
Man fatally stabbed at Woy Woy
A strike force has been established as inquiries continue into an alleged fatal stabbing at Woy Woy on Saturday. Emergency Services were called to Macarthur Street at Woy Woy at…
Apply now for defibrillator grants
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch is encouraging community sport clubs and organisations across the region to apply for up to $9,000 to access life-saving defibrillators, as part…
Sea change for sick turtle found at Terrigal
An endangered green turtle found weak and injured at Terrigal in August has been rehabilitated and released into Sydney Harbour. Terry the turtle has been fitted with a high-tech satellite…
Soccer great shares message of hope following addiction
International soccer legend and ex-Socceroo, Andy Bernal, popped into the Salvation Army’s Dooralong Transformation Centre recently to share his story of conquering addiction and offer some hope to participants. “I…
Gosford High excels in HSC
Students from Gosford High School have excelled in this year’s HSC, with 10 included on the All Rounder Achievers list having attained Band 6 or Band 4 in every one…
Major boost for three Central Coast projects
Three groups with programs specifically targeting the Central Coast are among nine charities and community organisations to share in $770,000 in funding from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. Epilepsy Action Australia…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the third week of December 2022. In the bulletin this week: Dog walkers get a council reprieveMass save at Wamberal BeachGosford Council Chambers…
Warning to move native beehives
Owners of hives of native stingless bees in Calga, Somersby and Wyong have been warned that they need to move their hives to avoid exposure to a toxic pesticide. Australian…