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…
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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…
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…
Local news is now on local radio all weekend
North Gosford based Radio Five-O-Plus (93.3FM) commenced broadcasting Central Coast News’ Weekly News 5@5 in August, in a new partnership aimed at bringing high quality local news direct to listeners…
Dever steps down as Chamber President
After two terms as President of Gosford Erina Business Chamber, Rod Dever resigned from the role on August 9. A Board member for 17 years, Dever has headed the Chamber…
Mariners edged out by Sydney FC in cup thriller
The Central Coast Mariners were narrowly defeated by Sydney FC in a penalty shoot-out after a thrilling 3 all extra time ‘Australia Cup’ match at Leichhardt oval on Sunday evening….
Rate payment deferral for flood-impacted residents
Central Coast residents with flood-impacted properties will be given an extra two months to pay their first 2022/23 rate instalment. Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the deferral was…
Last days to see Thinking Business exhibition
Thinking Business is an exhibition by the Barbara Cleveland collective that explores forms of female friendship, collaboration and artistic labour. The project takes its title from Hannah Arendt’s description of her…
Mega sanctuary proposal sent to Ministers
In the light of the recent reports into wildlife extinction in Australia, Pearl Beach resident Dr Van Davy has forwarded a proposal to create a so-called ‘Mega-Sanctuary’ across large parts…
Mehan backs council election petition
State Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, threw his support behind the NSW Legislative Assembly ePetition, calling for a review into the announcement by the State Government that Central Coast…
East Coast Industrial agent open
Long-time Central Coast resident and Commercial Property Agent Geoff Emms has opened East Coast Industrial to cater for industrial and commercial property sales, leasing and property management across the region….
More Shelterbags for the homeless
The Terrigal Rotary Club has raised more than $5,000 for its Shelterbags for the Homeless Project through a special film night at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre. Spokesperson Mary Crammond said…
Concern over Terrigal potholes
Resident Neil Keele is concerned that a serious accident will occur if something isn’t done about multiple potholes around the Kings Ave/Mobbs Rd roundabout at Terrigal which have been unattended…
More train hold-ups next week
The stand-off between the State Government and unions over safety conditions on the rail network continues to escalate, with Central Coast commuters warned to be prepared for minor disruptions in…
New hope and help for those with Type 1 diabetes
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, said Central Coast residents living with Type 1 diabetes will have “new hope and help” with the Federal Government extending subsidised access to Continuous Glucose…
Primary care staff feeling the strain
Primary carers in the region are suffering from a negative influence on their emotional and mental health after more than two years of living with the fall-out of the COVID-19…
Unemployment on the Coast falls to 2 per cent
Business NSW Central Coast says the region’s economy is on its way to recovery following the COVID-19 lockdowns, with unemployment levels dropping. “The Central Coast is definitely experiencing record lows…
Birighitti departs
FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have confirmed the sale of goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti to Dundee United FC in the Scottish Premiership for an undisclosed fee, Tuesday July 19. To the…
New shark listening station installed off Soldiers Beach
A new tagged shark listening station has been rolled out off Soldiers Beach, as part of the NSW Government’s 2021-22 Shark Management Program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam…
Warning to slow down around school zones
With school resuming this week, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has urged motorists across the Central Coast to slow down around school zones. “As students return to…