Labor promises cheaper batteries
A re-elected Federal Labor Government has promised to make solar batteries cheaper, slashing energy bills for households, small businesses and community facilities by up to 90%. The $2.3B Cheaper Home…
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Gosford and Wyong still popular with homebuyers
Although growth in housing purchases across the state continues to be led by the western and south-western corridors, both Wyong and Gosford remain popular with buyers seeking lifestyle and value….
Have your say on new skate park design
Central Coast Council is inviting all local skaters and scooter riders to jump on board and help design the new Frost Reserve Skate Park in Kincumber. The engagement process, featuring…
Work set to begin on Wyong town centre upgrade
Work is finally set to begin on the $420M upgrade of the Pacific Hwy through Wyong town centre. The joint Federal and NSW Government project will provide two lanes in…
Kariong residents oppose fast food development plan near school
Independent candidate for Robertson at the May 3 Federal election, Lisa Bellamy, addressed an on-site hearing of the Land and Environment Court on April 7 regarding a proposed development at…
Wright sets his sights on parking at Avoca
Following his recent success in convincing Central Coast Council to look at a parking solution for Copacabana favoured by residents, Councillor Jared Wright has now set his sights on Avoca…
Surf challenge to raise mental health awareness
When Scott Todd’s old friend Adam McMurray called out of the blue, he couldn’t have known his timing was perfect. Todd, of Blue Bay, had been thinking of contacting McMurray,…
Two Coast schools visit parliament
Students, teachers and parents from two Central Coast primary schools visited Parliament House in Canberra during the last sitting period of the 47th Parliament. Visitors from Gosford Public School and…
Two new preschools on the way
Up to 200 children on the Central Coast will soon have access to free public preschool places as the NSW Government works to deliver two new public preschools at Umina…
Industry heads come together in Shortland
The Housing Industry Association hosted a local housing roundtable in the electorate of Shortland on March 20 to discuss challenges the residential construction section was facing. HIA Executive Director Hunter/Central…
Pearl Beach Easter Book Fair on again
Celebrating 48 years this year, the Pearl Beach Easter Saturday Book Fair promises to be the best ever from 9am-4pm in the Memorial Hall on April 19. The annual Book…
Googly succeeded by new leader Ivan
After more than a decade as the dominant male in the Australian Reptile Park’s American alligator lagoon, long-time alpha Googly has been succeeded by a new leader — a younger…
Working from home is working for the Coast
EDITORIAL The Central Coast is winning through the rise of flexible working arrangements, and it’s about time that message hit home in Canberra. This week, Federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton…
Federal election: A rough and tumble week one
Just as the ALP was busy portraying Peter Dutton as another Donald Trump, Albo did his best Joe Biden impersonation by falling off a stage up in the Hunter. Dutton…
Call to streamline childcare centre DA approvals
Central Coast Council’s Economic Development Committee has asked for a report on how development applications for childcare facilities can be streamlined in the face of a critical shortage of childcare…
Billy’s out to break a record
Young Billy Isaacs of Fountaindale will hold a special fundraiser for Central Coast Kids in Need (CCKIN) on May 24. Naming his event Billt Different, the Lisarow High School student…
Chilean virtuoso comes to Avoca
Chilean virtuoso Nano Stern Live will present a night of musical magic at Avoca Beach Theatre on Thursday, April 17. With an electrifying blend of folk fusion, he weaves together…
Tenor Mark Vincent heads for Laycock St
ARIA and Apple Music chart topper Mark Vincent will bring his The Best So Far tour to Laycock Street Community Theatre on May 17. He will be accompanied by the…
Drug Summit report released to cautious optimism
Expanding the Drug Court to regional areas including the Central Coast was one key recommendation to emerge from the 2024 NSW Drug Summit to be met with support from Central…
Hospitals limp through doctors’ strike
Central Coast hospitals limped along with reduced numbers of doctors on site this week, along with others in the state, as members of ASMOF (the Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation)…