Body recovered at Point Frederick
Emergency services were called to Point Frederick on Monday after reports a body was seen floating near a private jetty. The body was sighted in water near Eulalia Ave at…
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Woolies and OzHarvest helping feed those in need
Woolworths stores on the Central Coast and OzHarvest are partnering with Central Coast charities to help provide meals for those in need as Christmas approaches. The ambitious goal of $3.5M…
Region’s estuarine waterways are in good shape
The region’s estuarine waterways are in good shape despite torrential rains and flooding over the past two years, with Council’s 2020-21 Central Coast Waterways Report Card revealing that 75 per…
Preparing the region for natural disasters
Central Coast Council is partnering with the Australian Resilience Corps (The Corps) and Disaster Relief Australia to support on ground disaster resilience action across the region. The Corps is a…
Mariners’ marvellous momentum to continue on Sunday
This Sunday’s game at Central Coast Stadium where the Central Coast Mariners take on Macarthur FC is shaping up to be a real celebration on many levels. The Mariners are…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the second week of November 2022. The lead stories of the week in a convenient audio/visual format. In the bulletin this week: Remembrance…
Fine weather sees Council attack road repair backlog
Improved weather conditions in the region over recent weeks have seen Central Coast Council crews rolling out more permanent road repairs across the region’s road network. Council Director Infrastructure Services,…
New association pushes for restoration of Empire Bay Marina
A new association has been formed to push for the preservation of the Empire Bay Marina, following a public meeting held on site on November 5 which attracted more than…
Best pie in uniquely Aussie awards
It’s no secret there are plenty of good pies in Australia, but Shhmoakesys Gourmet Pies at Kincumber has come out on top in Wotif’s Uniquely Aussie Awards. Shhmoakesys took out…
Westpac helicopter to the rescue
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter and the Critical Care Medical Team were called to the Central Coast twice over the past week to take seriously injured patients to John Hunter Hospital….
Celebrating Remembrance Day across the Coast
Thousands of Central Coast residents are expected to observe a minute’s silence at 11 am on Friday, November 11, with services to take place all over the region in honour…
Rock fishing safety program at Avoca
Surf Life Saving NSW’s ground-breaking rock fishing safety program come to Avoca Beach this month, teaching rock fishers about vital safety measures and skill-building, with each participant receiving a free…
Kaiden McNamara named Athlete of the Year
The Central Coast Academy of Sport major award winners for 2022 were announced at a formal presentation evening earlier this month with AFL player Kaiden McNamara taking out Athlete of…
Vinnies needs volunteers
Vinnies NSW is in need of volunteers and will hold two Central Coast information sessions this month. Vinnies shops are a well-established and much-loved part of the Aussie retail landscape….
Fire reduces Charmhaven home to rubble
A Charmhaven house has been totally destroyed despite the efforts of about 30 firefighters who battled the blaze which engulfed the two-storey property. A spokesperson for NSW Fire & Rescue…
Plan to reward our top teachers
The state’s top teachers are set to be rewarded with higher pay and enhanced status under a new scheme unveiled by the NSW Government this week. Parliamentary Secretary for the…
Quilts thank veterans for their service
As Remembrance Day approaches, the Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub-Branch Auxiliary has been busy making Thankyou for your Service quilts in support of veterans and their families. The quilts were handed to…
Funding boost for Aboriginal Corporation
The Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi Aboriginal Corporation has received $19,697 in funding through the third round of the Reducing Social Isolation for Seniors program. The program aims to empower seniors to…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the first week of November 2022. In the bulletin this week: The Mariners pulled off a stunning comeback Massive wind park proposed off The…
Call for restart of work on Gosford bypass
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, is calling on the NSW Government to restart work on Stage 4 of the Gosford bypass, where no work has occurred since 2016 and…