Improving the region’s fire response
Fire and Rescue services on the Central Coast are set to be enhanced by a $1.8M refurbishment of Umina fire station and the acquisition of a new million-dollar rescue truck,…
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North Entrance Surf Club remains in limbo
North Entrance Surf Life Saving Club remains without a plan or timeline for repairs to its damaged emergency access ramp, despite being among the original calls for urgent action on…
Public toilets to open and close automatically
New technology will eliminate the need for staff to physically open and close toilet blocks every day.
Training course for boaters and jet skiiers
A training seminar to help boaters and jet ski riders acquire the skills and knowledge they need to stay safer on our waterways is scheduled for Saturday, August 2. The…
Huge effort to protect Henry Kendall Cottage
Members of Rotary Brisbane Water have stepped in to help protect one of the region’s most cherished landmarks. Volunteers from the club recently secured protective tarps to the roof of…
Free tax help for low-income workers
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) Tax Help program is geared for low-income workers who have not earned any income under an ABN. The free program is open to anyone and…
Council shortchanged by $10M
The Federal Government reduced the amount of funding it gave Central Coast Council in advance of the new financial year by $10M. While Council will likely get the $10M this…
CoastAbility scholarships announced
Local Central Coast charity CoastAbility recently held its annual Volunteers and Scholarships Awards Night, with members and volunteers receiving recognition for their contributions and the winners of multiple academic and…
Frantic search for emergency beacon ends onshore in mysterious circumstances
When an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) was activated on Friday night, July 18, Marine Rescue NSW units on the Central Coast, Hunter and Mid North Coast sprung into…
IPART calls for ferry fares review feedback
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is calling for feedback on its review of fares for eight private ferry services in Sydney and on the Central Coast and the…
Back from Qld to face six warrants
Tuggerah Lakes Police have extradited a man from Queensland to face six outstanding warrants in NSW. He will face Downing Centre Local Court on July 30 on charges related to…
McBride returns to parliament
As the 48th Federal Parliament convened on July 22, Member for Dobell Emma McBride was sworn in to serve her fourth term representing the electorate. McBride was returned at the…
Tree planting rounds out wetland restoration
On Sunday, July 27, 50-60 volunteers will plant the final native trees at Pioneer Dairy Wetlands, capping off a long-term habitat restoration project for the critically endangered swift parrot, regent…
Time to get rid of unwanted household chemicals
It’s time once again for Central Coast residents to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals at two free Chemical CleanOut weekends to be run by Central Coast Council. These events…
Push to save Wyong Pool
Watanobbi resident Ken Greenwald is urging others to join him in protesting Central Coast Council’s plan to eventually close Wyong Olympic Pool. In its Draft Leisure and Aquatic Strategy, which…
Parking upgrades for two sports fields
Central Coast Council has completed car park upgrades at Rogers Park in Woy Woy and Don Small Oval at Tacoma, enhancing safety, access and parking capacity. Both projects were finalised…
Community funding program opens soon
Central Coast Council and Delta have announced the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program is opening on August 11. This program opens once a year and offers up to $30,000…
Controversy over waterfront revitalisation plan
The State Government has announced a shared pathway from Point Clare as the first step in the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront precinct, but Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch says…
The road map we should all be watching
EDITORIAL It’s not often we see broad support for a Council initiative, from residents to councillors to senior management, but the newly released 10-Year Road Renewal Map from Central Coast…
Coast Shelter launches wellbeing centre
Coast Shelter has launched The Retreat, a new wellbeing studio designed to support vulnerable individuals in the community. The innovative space offers targeted programs and services to promote wellbeing and…