Fuel efficiency petition goes to parliament
An 8,000-strong petition advocating for national fuel efficiency standards has been presented to parliament. The action was organised by local woman Debi Thornton as part of her national campaign to…
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The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the fourth week of August 2022, pre-spring edition, in Chicago Railway mode: In the bulletin this week: Community Gardens are bloomingLight plane crash…
Concern over railway station accessibility continues
Community concern over accessibility at Point Clare railway station continues, with residents joining Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Road, Jenny Aitchison, and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, for a…
Appeal over LEC Mangrove Mountain landfill ruling
Central Coast Council is preparing to defend an appeal by Verde Terra on a March ruling by the Land and Environment Court (LEC) regarding the Mangrove Mountain landfill site. Set…
State announces plan to merge RFS and SES support units
The Public Service Association of NSW is calling on the NSW Government to halt its proposed merger of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and the State Emergency Service (SES) until…
Commuters left in the lurch again
Central Coast commuters were once more left in the lurch on Tuesday, August 23, as talks between the NSW Government and rail unions over safety issues and conditions continue to…
New $2.9M childcare centre for Wadalba
Plans for a new childcare centre in Wadalba for 100 children are being considered by Central Coast Council. The proposal is to subdivide the 5,000sqm property at 225 Johns Rd…
Coast business celebrates NAIDOC Week
Central Coast business E-Bisglobal celebrated NAIDOC Week on 17 August at its Tuggerah head office, unveiling a new mural. With this year’s NAIDOC theme being Get Up! Stand Up! Show…
Fire and Rescue crews assist elderly to replace smoke alarms
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are assisting the state’s most vulnerable residents, replacing smoke alarms at retirement villages across the Central Coast. FRNSW has responded to more than 760…
Trojans secure minor premiership
After the penultimate round in Central Coast Rugby Union, the final five team have been established, with Terrigal securing the minor premiership after a thumping win over Warnervale, 40 points…
Go-ahead for native bird aviary
A working farm at Wyong Creek will be expanded with farm stay accommodation and an aviary for native birds of prey. The farm stay will be for temporary, short-term paying…
Have your say on National Cultural Policy
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, is calling on Central Coast residents to have their say on the future of the arts and culture in Australia. The Federal Government is developing…
Chorale set to celebrate 30th anniversary in song
The Central Coast Chorales is set to break the COVID sounds of silence with its 30th anniversary concert on Sunday, August 28. Celebration in Song will be presented at St…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5, the lead stories of the week from across the region. In the bulletin this week: Dog Plan draft fires up community Ex-PM’s Terrigal announcement…
Lower Hawkesbury residents come together
As they continue to recover from the devastating July floods, residents of the Lower Hawkesbury came together on August 13 for a community barbecue to boost morale, promote community connectivity…
Public meeting to discuss future of Woy Woy
The Peninsula Residents’ Association has organised an open community meeting on August 25 to discuss the planning of Woy Woy’s town centre. The association formed in 2021 to provide a…
Local outrage over Scomo multi portfolio news
Central Coast Federal MPs have added their voices to outpourings of outrage over news that former Prime Minister Scott Morrison secretly took on a number of extra portfolios in 2020…
Three community petitions oppose Dogs in Open Spaces Plan
With submissions on Central Coast Council’s Dogs in Open Space Plan 2022-23 draft policy set to close in just a week, on August 26, three separate petitions are protesting some…
Flood management meeting for Tuggerah Lakes
Central Coast Council will coordinate and convene a meeting next week regarding flood management around Tuggerah Lakes. The announcement follows a request from Member for The Entrance, David Mehan. A…
PEP 11 in the spotlight again after ex-PM’s irregularities
The validity of the cancellation of the PEP11 offshore gas and oil exploration licence off the Central Coast is being brought into question following revelations that former Prime Minister Scott…