All northern beaches clear for swimming
All 18 northern Central Coast beaches are safe for swimming, in regard to water pollution levels, according to Beach Watch NSW. Beach Watch reported on its website on Monday that…
lead
Workers memorial ceremony held
The annual Central Coast service to commemorate International Workers Memorial Day held on 28 April each year (also referred to as International Day of Mourning) was held at the Ourimbah…
Kerbside waste collections reopen
Central Coast Council has lifted its temporary pause on bulk kerbside collections almost four weeks ahead of schedule, thanks to changed COVID-19 regulations. Council announced on April 14 it had…
Kuolity finish put Mariners one win away from finals
FOOTBALL A single goal win over Western United in Gosford, April 30, has put the Central Coast Mariners one win away from a finals place with two games left to…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, April 29, 2022. The week’s lead stories from across the region in a short audio/video format. This week: ANZAC day services are more popular…
Younger veterans urged to join RSL
With Anzac Day marches and services attracting thousands to events on the Central Coast on April 25, Umina veteran Peter Liston is encouraging younger veterans to become active members of…
Council’s draft First Nations Accord to go on public exhibition
Council wants an Accord with First Nation’s people. A draft will be on public exhibition for 28 days from May 2.
Local schools to have greater natural ventilation
A boost to natural ventilation is headed to classrooms at 24 public schools on the Central Coast with the rollout of automatic fresh ventilation systems to bolster protection against COVID-19….
Reading the tea leaves – no election this year
Administrator explains why he thinks Council will remain under administration this year. And for most of next year too.
Aboriginal flag flies at ANZAC Day service
There was a large turn-out for the live ANZAC Day services across the Central Coast and, for the first time at the Palmdale service, the Aboriginal flag was raised to…
Speed dating arrives on the Coast
A new group established on the Central Coast aims to help single people connect with others face to face in a safe, secure way, with speed dating events coming up…
Darkinjung vision for Dooralong School
The recent postponement of the auction of the Dooralong Public School site has been welcomed by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC). While the DLALC is well-known as one…
Central Coast Airshow returns
After a hugely successful first show in 2021, the Central Coast Airshow returns in May for another epic event. Skies over Central Coast Airport at Warnervale will again roar into…
Major upgrade at Peninsula Leisure Centre
Major upgrade works are set to commence at Woy Woy’s popular Peninsula Leisure Centre (PLC) to ensure its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system keeps the gym, pool, courts and…
Gosford Centrelink and Medicare to be relocated
The Gosford Medicare and Centrelink offices in Watt St will close on May 30, with staff to be relocated to a new Gosford Service Centre in the ATO building in…
Work to begin on first of three multi-storey towers on old Gosford school site
After several years in the planning, shovels will soon hit the ground to begin work on the long-awaited Central Coast Quarter development on the old Gosford Public School site at…
Take care on the water over ANZAC Day weekend
Marine Rescue NSW is urging people to take proper precautions on the waterways over the ANZAC Day long weekend, with 159 rescues conducted over the Easter period, including on the…
Close contacts of COVID-19 cases will not have to isolate after Friday
Close contacts of a confirmed COVID-19 case will no longer be required to isolate from 6pm on Friday, April 22, provided they comply with NSW Health guidelines. The NSW Government…
ANZAC Day services across the region
Central Coast Council will support events being held at several locations across the Coast in commemoration of ANZAC Day on April 25. The services will provide community members the opportunity…
Greens disappointed at Mangrove Mountain landfill decision
The Greens have expressed disappointment at the recent Land and Environment Court (LEC) decision on the Mangrove Mountain landfill. The judgement, handed down earlier this month, basically allows for Verde…