New roof for Toukley library
Toukley library is closed until May 22 for essential repairs, including replacement of the 40-year-old roof. While the library is closed, all lighting will be upgraded to LED lights to…
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New self-pay option streamlines surgery wait times
A new service has launched at Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Waters Private Hospitals to help those living with pain get faster access to surgery. With no private health insurance needed,…
Bowls day raised $3,400 for Guide Dogs
A fundraiser at Ettalong Bowling Club on May 1 resulted in a donation of $3,400 to Guide Dogs Australia. Guide Dogs Central Coast Support Group spokesperson, Lynne Lillico, said bowlers…
Scomo visits Umina Beach
With the Federal Election just a week away, Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited Umina Beach (May 11) and made a number of promises if the Coalition is re-elected on May…
Labor MPs back ‘pork-barrelling’ grants review
Labor MPs on the Central Coast are urging the State Government to adopt the recent Report on the Review of Grants Administration in NSW. Premier Dominic Perrottet last week welcomed…
Labor promises new food manufacturing hub for Lisarow
A Labor Government, if elected on May 21, will boost manufacturing jobs on the Central Coast by funding a Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub to be established at Lisarow. Shadow Minister…
15 per cent rate rise extended by seven years
Central Coast ratepayers will be forking out 15 per cent extra on their rates until 2031, with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) approving Central Coat Council’s application to…
Promise of more money to fix potholes
A recent NRMA report revealed the Central Coast had the second-highest number of callouts in NSW to fix tyres and wheels. NRMA analysis found that since July last year more…
Plea to protect koalas from Ourimbah logging
Camp Ourimbah spokesperson, Ursula Da Silva, was surprised by the positive outlook when she addressed a parliamentary inquiry into long-term sustainability and the future of timber and forest products. For…
Pre polling opens across the region
Early voting venues opened on Monday morning for those who will be away or can not attend a booth on election day. Early polling opens in Gosford The Australian Electoral…
Robertson candidates front public forum
Eight of the 11 candidates for the seat of Robertson attended a public forum and Q&A session on Saturday, April 30. CCN was there to record proceedings; they are presented…
Council in talks to transfer land to national parks
Land worth more than $4m could be added to Munmorah State Conservation, Bouddi National Park and Wambina Nature Reserve.
Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, May 6, 2022. The lead stories from across the region in a quick and easy audio/video format. This week: Things are heating up…
Future business speakers on show this Friday evening
The Central Coast Sustainability Association is hosting a power pack of local and international business speakers on Friday evening at the Red Tree Theatre in Tuggerah. The event branded R.E.E.L….
Biggest Morning Tea at The Cove
The Cove Village at Daleys Point is set to host a Biggest Morning Tea on Tuesday, May 10, and is hoping to better last year’s effort, which raised more than…
$1.8M up for grabs in The Coast race day
RACING The Coast Race Day at Gosford Racetrack is gearing up for a cracking day on and off the track and, with a prize pool of over $1.8 million up…
Council’s heritage plan a ‘stop-gap’
Council does not currently have an overarching heritage strategy or policy for the management of heritage on the Central Coast.
McBride says Labor will breathe life back into The Entrance
Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says a Labor Government will invest $1.2 million to bring life back to The Entrance if it…
Albanese fronts backyard media scrum
Labor leader Anthony Albanese fronted a media pack of over 40 reporters, journalists and camera people in a cramped backyard on the Central Coast to pitch his federal equity loan…
Parties pledge upgrade to Kincumber’s Frost Reserve
Frost Reserve in Kincumber is in a win-win situation, with both major parties promising a major upgrade of its facilities, as election promises come in thick and fast. Labor candidate…