It’s official: water rate rise confirmed
Water rates will rise on the Central Coast from July 1 by 17 per cent, with further rises of 6 per cent in 2023, 8 per cent in 2024 and…
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McBride re-elected in Dobell for third term
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has retained her seat for a third term and gained some ground with a 4.9 percent swing towards the Labor Party. McBride achieved an…
Red Shield Appeal collections this weekend
The Rotary Clubs of Woy Woy and Umina Beach will be holding Red Shield Appeal roadside collections this weekend. Umina Rotary will be collecting on Saturday, May 28, on the…
Woolworths to expand Warnervale warehouse
Plans for a major expansion of the Woolworths warehouse and regional distribution centre at Warnervale are now on public exhibition for community feedback. The proposed $67.6M alterations and additions to…
Big swing to Labor on the Coast as the nation votes for change
Australia has voted for change in the 2022 Federal Election, most vividly reflected in a swing of over 6 per cent against the Scott Morrison led LNP Coalition government and…
Comicon returns to the Central Coast
After a two-year hiatus, Central Coast Comicon – the region’s biggest celebration of everything and anything pop culture – is set to return on Saturday, May 28. With the majority…
The Central Coast Weekly 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, May 20, 2022. – Democracy Sausage Edition A day out from the Federal Election things are getting rough! David Abrahams presents The…
Major parties vie for first home buyers’ vote
With housing affordability likely to be one of the major issues affecting many Robertson voters on May 21, both major parties have announced schemes to help first home buyers into…
New plans to scale back Nareen Gardens revamp
Uniting NSW ACT has revealed new plans for its controversial redevelopment of Nareen Gardens retirement village at Bateau Bay which have been scaled back by 20 percent following community resistance….
Man arrested and almost $900,000 seized by police
Investigators attached to Taskforce Erebus executed five search warrants on the Central Coast on May 18, arresting a man and seizing almost $900,000 in cash, believed to be the proceeds…
COVID protocols in place as election looms
The Federal Election on May 21 will be like no other with COVID-19 protocols in place at polling booths and record numbers of residents electing to vote early at pre-poll…
Gosford rally protests funding cuts to NDIS
People with disability, their families and workers in the sector on the Central Coast attended an event in Gosford recently as part of a National Day of Action to protest…
Push to rollout new trains at Kangy Angy
In a snap press conference at Kangy Angy Rail Maintenance Facility on May 13, the NSW Government announced it would push ahead with the rollout of the new intercity fleet…
Wicks and Reid: why vote for them?
On the eve of the federal election, Coast Community News spoke to the candidates of the two major parties in the seat of Robertson. With polls wavering, the race between…
Full house gets rowdy at Robertson candidates forum in Copacabana
Candidates had to answer three set questions at the Copa forum on Monday night.
Finding a pathway to better mental health services through local accountability
High-quality mental health care is possible, but it will demand structural reform, effective accountability and the will to make it a reality. Central Coast Newspapers asked one of the lead…
Coast designers steal the show at Australian Fashion Week
This year’s Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) sponsored by Afterpay had a big Central Coast flavour with two Central Coast women leading the way. This year’s show again used The Carriage…
The Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, May 13, 2022. A week out from the Federal Election things are heating up on the Central Coast. Pre-polling opened up on…
River Cares demands a permanent fix for Wisemans Ferry Rd
Central Coast Council is looking into a permanent fix for Wisemans Ferry Rd, with residents of Spencer and Gunderman furious at the dilapidated state of the major thoroughfare. A Council…
The race for Robertson is on
The Central Coast is sure to be in the spotlight on election night, with Robertson one of five Liberal-held seats considered to be at risk of falling on May 21….