Both major parties pledge Terrigal Dr upgrade
The pledging war between the major parties continued this week, with the Liberal Party promising $112.5M for a major upgrade of Terrigal Dr if elected and Labor announcing there will…
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Chamber backs police on crime initiatives
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has reaffirmed its confidence in the NSW Police Force following recent meetings with Brisbane Water Police Commander Darryl Jobson to discuss incidences of youth crime…
New group opposes Kincumber development plan
A new community campaign to save wetlands at Kincumber has seen more than 500 people register to join via Facebook in just a few days. The Save Kincumber Wetlands campaign…
Federal election 2025: I’ll see you, and raise you
The latest polls suggest it was a good week for Labor. Or was it? The latest AFR/Freshwater poll this week indicated the ALP would win 71 seats if the election…
Central Coast commuters fed up with transport woes
EDITORIAL Another chaotic day on the Sydney rail network occurred on Friday, March 14, leaving tens of thousands of commuters delayed or stranded, exposing the fragility of the system and…
Councillor briefing this afternoon now open to the public
Flood risk management; Winney Bay; sports grounds policy; some of the topics discussed today, starting at 3.30pm and open to the public to attend.
March to help fight against melanoma
Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is calling on Central Coast residents to join its national campaign, Melanoma March 2025, to raise awareness and funds to save lives from melanoma. The Central…
All renewable grid a fantasy
I note that Future Sooner is lodging its final report soon (CCN 478). Closing our existing coal-fired power stations would have some benefit, but what are we going to replace…
Funding to make places of worship safer
Central Coast Community Seventh-day Adventist Church (C4) in Wyong will benefit from the NSW Government’s $5M contribution to improve safety at places of worship. Announced as part of the Government’s…
Get on your bikes and ride to school
Schools and families on the Central Coast are being encouraged to take part in National Ride2School Day this Friday, March 21. The day aims to help students, teachers, parents and…
Local writer aims for television success
Green Point writer Karen Matthews has fingers and toes crossed that her latest work, A Child’s Voice, will be developed into a television show. A short pilot has been filmed…
Scammers asking for Shirley Shuttle donations
If a young couple knocks on your door asking for money for Shirley Shuttle Incorporated, don’t be fooled. The charity, which is its 17th year of transporting cancer patients to…
Police chase at Long Jetty
A teenage boy has faced court charged over an alleged stolen vehicle and pursuit on the Central Coast. At about 4am on Sunday, March 16, police attempted to stop a…
Shark nets to come down a month early
Shark nets at 11 patrolled beaches on the Central Coast will be removed on March 31, one month earlier than in previous years. The change, directed by the NSW Government,…
Code Camp back for autumn school holidays
Parents, get ready – Code Camp is back for the Autumn school holidays, bringing its popular creative holiday camps to kids across Australia including on the Central Coast. With an…
“Restriction prevents me from doing my job effectively” – Councillor
“This restriction is limiting not only me but also my fellow Councillors from effectively representing their communities,” Lamont said.
Wallarah site earmarked for housing
A block of land at Wallarah is one of three government-owned sites to be sold to developers in an effort to deliver new homes. The site, at 117 Sparks Rd…
Heartdancers founder recognised by Premier
Colombian-born artist Sandra Morales, who runs Heartdancers on the Central Coast, has won the 2025 Arts and Culture Medal at this year’s Premier’s Harmony Dinner, held on Wednesday, March 12….
Flying start to the year
Doyalson Girls Squadron of the Australian Air League had a flying start to 2025. Cadets Olivia Murray and Diana Paterson have progressed in their flying careers at the NSW Flying…
Seeing Eye Dogs roadshow comes to Gosford
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs will bring its expert staff and dogs in training to Gosford on March 24 to help people who are blind or have low vision learn…