Offering creatives $40,000 commission for new works
An opportunity is on offer for local creatives to receive up to $40,000 commission through the Creative Art Central program. The program, run by Central Coast Council, is designed to…
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Community garden gets a growth spurt
The money will enhance facilities such as work benches and storage units.
Yes: Coast votes to reduce councillor numbers
New numbers would take effect from the 2028 local government elections.
Police injured in Gosford crash arrest
Brisbane Water Police were patrolling along Benham Ave, Wyoming, on Tuesday afternoon, September 24, when they saw a man driving a stolen car. The silver Mitsubishi Outlander had been reported…
New village to support mums and bubs
A much needed service has opened for new mums living in the south of the Coast.
Tidal terrace adventure play area to get $1.65M renewal
The tidal terrace recreation space in Leagues Club Park near the Gosford waterfront will undergo an overhaul with a $1.65M grant from the Federal Government. This funding, together with Central…
Legal studies students experience real-world systems
Legal Studies students from the Central Coast Adventist School visited NSW Parliament House in Macquarie St, Sydney, recently to immerse themselves in the real-world applications of their studies. Students explored…
Landslip repairs underway on Wisemans Ferry Rd
Repairs and betterment works are now underway at more than 40 landslip sites on Wisemans Ferry Rd in Spencer and Gunderman thanks to $28.3M in disaster recovery funding from the…
Seven decades of surf lifesaving at Toowoon Bay club
Seven decades of surf lifesaving were celebrated last weekend when more than 400 past and present members and friends of Toowoon Bay Surf Club gathered to celebrate its 70th anniversary….
Special morning tea to pay homage to our elders
Central Coast Council is hosting a morning tea at Laycock Street Community Theatre to celebrate International Day of Older Persons on Tuesday, October 1. Council Director Community and Recreation Service…
Skipping Centrelink queues now possible on the Coast
Online bookings now available for Services Australia.
Leaning Tree of Avoca gains support
Psst, wanna hear a story? A story all about perspectives. And angles.
And hopefully, deep roots.
Anger over community transport closure
Update on CTCCL closure: Phones ring out at Shirley Shuttle and Community Transport Central Coast’s website is down.
Community in shock as the Shirley Shuttle ceases
Scramble for replacement transport for the community in need as CTCCL ceases operations.
Renowned shipbuilder celebrates his 100-year milestone
Like the many metal-hulled yachts he has built Harry Westerdyk is still going strong as he celebrated his 100th birthday on Friday, September 20. The retired boatbuilder still lives independently…
Pet owners urged to check for ticks as Coast named a hotspot
Fresh data from Petbarn and Greencross Vets has revealed the Central Coast as being a hotspot for potentially deadly paralysis ticks and other parasites. Areas at extreme risk include Ourimbah,…
Jail sentence for fraudulent tax agent
Former Central Coast tax agent, Gavin Swan has been sentenced to five years in jail with a non-parole period of three years for fraudulent behaviour and dealing with the proceeds…
Facing a complex Council election
The Central Coast Council elections held last weekend were a democratic marathon, marked by our excessively long and arduous vote-counting process. Intricacies of the electoral procedure, involving five wards, 77…
PEP11: The saga continues with Husic’s ‘Preliminary Determination’
In a move that has sparked both hope and confusion, Federal Industry Minister Ed Husic has issued a “preliminary determination” on the controversial PEP11 gas and oil exploration licence. While…
10 charged in major drugs and firearms bust
Raptor Squad officers under Strike Force Beckenbeeni have decimated the prohibited drug and firearm supply of the Lone Wolf Outlaw Motorcycle Gang following the arrest of 10 men in multiple…