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…
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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…
Freemasons to the rescue
Freemasons on the Central Coast (FoCC) have come to the rescue following a plea from The Entrance Neighbourhood Centre. Staffed completely by volunteers, with no financial assistance from the government,…
Mingara Relay for Life raises over $100,000
The 2022 Mingara Relay For Life, held on November 12-13, raised more than $100,000 for Cancer Council. Fifty-three teams made up of more than 550 participants spent 17 hours walking…
Council achieves a lot during a challenging year
Central Coast Council has released its latest Annual Report, providing a comprehensive account of its performance from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Administrator Rik Hart said the achievements…
Davistown wetland acquisition funds reallocated
Money set aside more than 25 years ago by the former Gosford Council to buy ecologically significant wetlands at Davistown is to be redirected into a special conservation fund, following…
Council to seek government funding to realise major projects wish list
Central Coast Council will push for government funding in the lead-up to next March’s state election to help realise 12 vital projects in the region. Council has identified the regional…
Reid to co-chair parliamentary group focused on health
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, is to be co-Chair of a new bipartisan parliamentary group aimed at improving general practice and the nation’s primary healthcare networks. Launched this week in…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly Video News 5@5 for the third week of November 2022.. In the bulletin this week: Palliative Care Unit for Wyong announcedBold new affordable housing by councilWalkley award…