School phone ban a success
The State Government’s decision to ban mobile phones in all NSW public schools has improved student learning and concentration and encouraged young people to socialise more, according to a new…
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Motorbike hits 200km/h on M1
Brisbane Water Highway Patrol was conducting speed enforcement along the M1 Motorway at Somersby on Tuesday, October 22, when their radar detected a motorcycle travelling at 143km/h. Police took off…
Wombat lady hailed a hero around Yarramalong way
Around Yarramalong way, she’s known as the wombat lady – even the wombat magician to some. For the past 12 years, Leanne Hall of Brush Creek in Yarramalong Valley has…
Solutions being sought in wake of long day care closure
Coast Community Connections (CCC) is working with the Department of Education to help find solutions for families impacted by the closure of its long day care service for 0-5-year-olds on…
Harris weighs in on maternity services closure
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said he was disappointed to learn that Gosford Private Hospital planned to cease its maternity services from March next…
Federal Government acts to keep the NBN in public hands
The Federal Government has introduced legislation to keep the National Broadband Network (NBN) in public ownership. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the government was protecting the NBN from…
Boaters urged to put safety first
With a busy boating season underway, boaters are being encouraged to put safety first. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said water safety measures such as wearing appropriate lifejackets, checking a…
The King, Prime Minister, Mayor and childcare
Editorial – In a week marked by high-profile leaders going about their democratic duties, one could easily miss the bigger picture as the world watches a US presidential campaign that…
Firefighters hone their skills
Five teams from the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle will represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships to be held at Wagga…
Calls for more affordable housing ramp up
Pacific Link Housing has ramped up calls for more affordable and key-worker housing following the recent release of the 2022 State of Affordable Housing on the Central Coast report. Pacific…
Gosford Private Hospital scraps maternity services
Central Coast obstetricians have expressed deep disappointment over an announcement that Healthe Care will cease maternity services at Gosford Private Hospital at the end of March next year. Hospital CEO…
A right royal meeting
It’s not every day one gets to meet a reigning monarch and Adam Brown of Avoca Beach and his family are still processing the fact they got to have a…
Crouch calls for more preschools
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch says the sudden closure of Peninsula Long Day Care operated by Coast Community Connections is a “significant blow” for the community. He has emphasised the…
Hundreds to benefit from Free Trade Day
More than 200 tradespeople will undertake dozens of jobs across the Central Coast on Friday, October 25, helping the most vulnerable members of the community. Free Trade Day is an…
Rally to resolve “failed” community transport service
Dozens of former drivers and clients of Community Transport Central Coast (CTCC) rallied in Wyong last Thursday, October 17, to demand the NSW Government immediately intervene to resolve the failure…
New scanner for family history group
Wyong Family History Group has received $16,895 to improve its facilities through the State Government’s Community Building Partnership Grant program. The program encourages positive social and recreational outcomes for not-for-profit…
Parents reeling at long day care closure
Parents are reeling following the sudden closure of Coast Community Connections’ long day care service for preschool children at Woy Woy. Spokesperson Ivona Rose said parents were advised on Friday…
Brightest young maths minds come together
The brightest young minds from across the Central Coast came together recently as winners were announced in the 2024 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. Challenging students to solve 35…
Boat fire at Crangan Bay
Even with a fast response from the Wallarah Rural Fire Brigade, the owner of a boat on fire near Gwandalan/Summerland Point will not be on the water again anytime soon….
Rally to resolve “failed” community transport service
Dozens of former drivers and clients of Community Transport Central Coast (CTCC) rallied in Wyong last Thursday, October 17, to demand the NSW Government immediately intervene to resolve the failure…