Peninsula in crisis over lack of trees
The Woy Woy Peninsula is in crisis due to over-development and lack of tree canopy, according to the Peninsula Residents Association (PRA). In a response to a NSW Parliamentary Committee…
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Love in the air at Laycock St
Love will definitely be in the air at Laycock St Community Theatre this Valentine’s Day, with crooner Rhydian Lewis set to perform two big shows on February 14. At 11am,…
Reid takes a stand against vaping
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has accused the former Liberal Federal Government of being “asleep at the wheel” as vaping rates, especially among young Australians, skyrocketed. Talking-up the Labor Government’s…
Safe, easy way to dispose of batteries
Almost 850 battery recycling bins have been installed at Coles stores around the country, including 20 stores on the Central Coast. The aim is to provide customers with a safe,…
Christmas appeal raises $43,000
Coast Shelter has raised an impressive $43,000 through its 2023 Christmas Appeal. Additionally, enough physical gifts were donated to not only cover Coast Shelter’s clients, but to also supply gifts…
Avoca Dr upgrade powers ahead
The Avoca Dr upgrade through Kincumber is powering ahead with engineering surveys of the drainage systems and underground services planned to be undertaken for up to six weeks from Monday,…
Investigation into pedestrian death
A pedestrian has died following a crash at Wadalba. At about 8.55pm on Wednesday, January 17, emergency services were called to the Pacific Hwy, Wadalba, following reports a pedestrian had…
A year of progress and promise for the Central Coast?
EDITORIAL: As the Central Coast community ushers in a new year, we stand at the cusp of significant change and development. With the local government elections set for September and…
School holiday fun continues
There’s still plenty to keep children busy and active before school goes back, with Central Coast Council’s Summer school holiday program continuing through January. Council Director Community and Recreation Services…
Dramatic increase in water rescues
There has been a dramatic lift in the number of search and rescue missions conducted by Marine Rescue Central Coast in the past 12 months. A near 50 per cent…
Gearing up for Australia Day picnic
Central Coast Council’s annual Australia Day community event will return to Gosford Leagues Club Park on Friday, January 26, from 4-9pm. Unit Manager of Community and Culture Glenn Cannard said…
Man and his dog escape RV fire
A man and his dog lost everything when their recreational vehicle burnt out after suddenly exploding into flames. Firefighters and other emergency services were called to the carpark at Northlakes…
Fundraising soiree at Japanese Gardens
Crestani Scholarships will present its annual fundraising soiree at the Japanese Garden at East Gosford on Sunday, February 18, from 5-7pm. That’s Entertainment will feature a line-up of artists headlined…
Have your say on new animal care facility
Residents have until January 23 to have their say on a proposed new Regional Animal Care Facility at Mardi. Last year Council developed a concept design for the facility, which…
Bold vision for national coastal reserve
Central Coast PhD student Mark Ellis has put forward a vision for a national coastline reserve encompassing areas such as Wamberal where chronic beach erosion is present and sea level…
Donations needed for back-to-school packs
Not-for-profit organisation We Care Connect is making up back-to-school packs for students who need them the most going into the 2024 school year and is looking for donations. The organisation…
Free cricket clinic at Ourimbah
Cricket NSW will partner with the Department of Regional NSW to host a free school holiday cricket clinic on the Central Coast on Thursday, January 18. It will be one…
Work starts on regional library in Gosford
After years of planning and several location changes, work finally began on the regional library in Donnison St, Gosford, with a sod turning ceremony on Tuesday, January 16. A regional…
Feast of comedy at Funhaus Factory
The Funhaus Factory’s Comedy Club will see proud Nyoongar man Craig Quartermaine headline this Friday, January 19. Seen on Tonightly with Tom Ballard, NITV and Triple j’s One Night Stand-Up,…
Answer on petrol pricing “underwhelming”
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is “underwhelmed” by a response from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) concerning the disparity in petrol prices across the Central Coast and between…