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The Weekly News 5@5

Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the closing of September 2022, remember clocks go forward for daylight savings from Sunday morning. In the bulletin this week: Bold new plans…


New President for Brisbane Water Legacy

Patrick Gallagher has been installed as the new President of Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy. The Presidents’ Changeover lunch was held on September 24, attended by Legatees, partners and a number…


New childcare savings to benefit Coast families

Almost 7,000 Central Coast families will benefit from the Federal Government’s cheaper childcare plan, set to take effect from July 1, 2023. Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, said the Government…



Bold new plan for Gosford waterfront

For decades ideas for the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront have been floated and ultimately rejected, but Central Coast Council is determined that now is the time to act and…


New fire tanker bound for Central Coast

The Central Coast will get at least one of 18 new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) state-of-the-art tankers to be rolled out across the State ahead of peak danger season….


New RFS calendar to help kids in need

Avoca Beach RFS is out to help needy children in the region with the publication of its Firies 2023 Charity Calendar. Avoca Beach RFS Deputy Captain, Peter Kelly Brigade, said…


Mehan calls for extra Unimog for the SES

The Entrance MP, David Mehan, is working towards having another High Clearance Vehicle on the Central Coast to help the State Emergency Service in times of flood. He has written…




Diggers says thank you to emergency workers

As storms ravaged the Central Coast earlier this year, Diggers@The Entrance was called upon to help, activated initially as an Emergency Evacuation Centre and then later as a Recovery Centre,…





The Weekly News 5@5

Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the last week of September 2022. In the bulletin this week: OzHarvest delivers 1 millionth mealVales Point power station sold offshoreRailway battles continueCoast…


Early start to beach season

The beach season will begin early on the Central Coast this year, with the red and yellow flags to be placed in the sand on Thursday, September 22, at many…



Masks no longer mandatory on public transport

Central Coast commuters no longer be required to wear masks on public transport. The NSW Government has announced masks will no longer be mandatory on public transport from September 21,…


Plan to turn off Opal machines thwarted

A legal claim launched by the NSW Government has thwarted union plans to turn off Opal machines on September 21, which would have given Central Coast commuters an indefinite free…