Digital hub to help women in isolated areas
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed a dedicated digital hub aimed at connecting women in regional, rural and remote areas with relevant and up-to-date services and support. The State…
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Mariners draw with Terengganu to maintain AFC Cup group lead
In a thrilling encounter on Wednesday, the Mariners secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Terengganu, maintaining their leadership in Group G. Despite an opportunity to secure an early knockout round…
New CEN nursery manager just wild about wildplants
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has a new Wildplant Nursery Manager, Xamina Mitchell, whose passion for native flora is contagious. “I started bush regeneration as a trainee with the Green…
Call for depth mapping of Brisbane Water
Woy Woy resident Gregory Jones has heaped praise on rescue services and suggested depth mapping for Brisbane Water could be in order after his boat ran aground earlier this month….
Lend your voice to childcare survey
Parents and carers with on-the-ground experiences of finding childcare on the Central Coast are being encouraged to share their stories in a new survey aimed at helping identify the sector’s…
Santa arrives early at reptile park
Santa has arrived early at the Australian Reptile Park at Somersby. On the first two weekends of December and continuing daily from December 16 to Christmas Eve, the Santa’s Safari…
Vegan camp-out a huge success
The inaugural Vegan Camp Out at Glenworth Valley on November 24-26 surpassed all expectations, emerging as a triumph of resilience and community spirit. Organisers Cynthia Gigleux and Abdullah Azhar said…
Work begins on new Fortis development
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has turned the first sod on the new Fortis development at West Gosford. Already 100 per cent sold out, Fortis is geared towards establishing the…
Landmark Gosford greyhound meet sees all-female officials
Greyhound Racing has ramped up its commitment to increasing employment opportunities for women in non-traditional roles with all main roles at a recent Gosford meeting filled by women for the…
Appeal to locate missing girl
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from Wyong. Mikayla Brown, aged 13, was last seen on Alison Rd, Wyong, at about 8.30am on Wednesday, November…
Council annual report outlines successful year
With councillors set to return to the region in September next year, Central Coast Council says its annual report for 2022-23 highlights an organisation that is financially stable and making…
Council survey on properties without water and sewerage services
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is seeking feedback from residents and businesses in small urban and rural communities that do not have access to Council’s water and/or sewerage services,…
Somersby Falls picnic area closed until next June
The popular Somersby Falls picnic area in Brisbane Water National Park will remain closed until June next year as it undergoes a significant upgrade. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service…
Accolades for two Central Coast disability service providers
From 50 finalists Australia wide, two Central Coast organisations have won major awards at the recent 2023 Australia Disability Service Awards, organised by One Community and held the Melbourne Convention…
Call for more action on climate change
The Central Coast Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is calling on Central Coast Council to be more proactive in addressing the threat posed by climate change. Convenor Mark Ellis said a…
Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation welcomed locally
On Tuesday, November 28, NSW will become the final state in Australia to implement a Voluntary Assisted Dying Law. Dying with Dignity (DWD) NSW Director and Central Coast resident Dr…
What’s happening with intersection upgrade?
I am writing with concern over the neglect of the upgrade to the intersection of Wards Hill Rd and Empire Bay Dr. It has been mooted for upgrade for some…
Someone has to pay for renewables
In Forum CCN 417 Dennis Silvers says: “True, there is a cost, (renewables) but it depends on who is covering the cost – not necessarily the electricity consumer”. My question…
Rates rise needs to stay: Council
Central Coast Council has flagged a growing gap between recurring income and expenditure. In its long-term financial plan, which estimates the growth in income and expenditure for the next 10…
Patrols on Narara Creek
Transport for NSW Maritime says it will schedule additional patrols on Narara Creek following concerns about speeding power boats. Residents have been raising the issue with Maritime since 2021, concerned…