Morning tea raises $3,500 for Cancer Council
The Biggest Morning Tea at The Cove at Daley’s Point on Tuesday, May 10, was a huge success in spite of heavy rain. Resident John McLean said the event raised…
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Marine Rescue volunteers chalk up almost 300 years
At the age of 80, Sherwin Hensby of Yattalunga is still volunteering with Marine Rescue Central Coast, which has its headquarters at Point Clare. Hensby was one of 25 Marine…
The Entrance Rotary marks five decades
Rotary Club of The Entrance is celebrating its 50-year milestone and there’s congratulations all round for a myriad of community projects in that time. Some of the club’s local projects…
The race for Robertson is on
The Central Coast is sure to be in the spotlight on election night, with Robertson one of five Liberal-held seats considered to be at risk of falling on May 21….
New roof for Toukley library
Toukley library is closed until May 22 for essential repairs, including replacement of the 40-year-old roof. While the library is closed, all lighting will be upgraded to LED lights to…
Government pledges $40M for Coast roads
Prime Minister Scott Morrison joined Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, and Liberal candidate for Dobell, Michael Feneley on May 11 to make a pre-election pledge of $40M to improve the…
New self-pay option streamlines surgery wait times
A new service has launched at Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Waters Private Hospitals to help those living with pain get faster access to surgery. With no private health insurance needed,…
Bowls day raised $3,400 for Guide Dogs
A fundraiser at Ettalong Bowling Club on May 1 resulted in a donation of $3,400 to Guide Dogs Australia. Guide Dogs Central Coast Support Group spokesperson, Lynne Lillico, said bowlers…
Scomo visits Umina Beach
With the Federal Election just a week away, Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited Umina Beach (May 11) and made a number of promises if the Coalition is re-elected on May…
Labor MPs back ‘pork-barrelling’ grants review
Labor MPs on the Central Coast are urging the State Government to adopt the recent Report on the Review of Grants Administration in NSW. Premier Dominic Perrottet last week welcomed…
Labor pledges to upgrade Kariong sports precinct
The Labor Party will commit $2.5M to upgrade the Kariong Sporting Precinct if it wins government on May 21. Candidate for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, was joined by Member for…
Special Mother’s Day at Peninsula Villages
Peninsula Villages celebrated Mother’s Day on May 8 with a special morning tea and activities at each of its residential communities. For team member Sue Bagnell, Mother’s Day at the…
15 per cent rate rise extended by seven years
Central Coast ratepayers will be forking out 15 per cent extra on their rates until 2031, with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) approving Central Coat Council’s application to…
Inner Wheel stall supports those in need
The Inner Wheel of Gosford North held another successful handcraft stall in Kincumber Village Shopping Centre on April 29 to support local charities. We Care Connect (WCC) is one of…
No paints and oils taken at Buttonderry tip
The community recycling centre at Central Coast Council’s Buttonderry Waste Management Facility in Jilliby has temporarily ceased receiving paint and household oils. This is because of a chemical fire at…
Promise of more money to fix potholes
A recent NRMA report revealed the Central Coast had the second-highest number of callouts in NSW to fix tyres and wheels. NRMA analysis found that since July last year more…
Disappointment over rate rise extension decision
IPART’s decision to extend the 15 per cent rate rise for an additional seven years has been met with disappointment by the region’s State MPs and community members. Parliamentary Secretary…
Plea to protect koalas from Ourimbah logging
Camp Ourimbah spokesperson, Ursula Da Silva, was surprised by the positive outlook when she addressed a parliamentary inquiry into long-term sustainability and the future of timber and forest products. For…
Pre polling opens across the region
Early voting venues opened on Monday morning for those who will be away or can not attend a booth on election day. Early polling opens in Gosford The Australian Electoral…
Knitting for children in Syria
The ladies from Gosford Wyoming Uniting Church, and their friends and family, have been busy knitting for the organisation Aussies Knitting for War Affected Kids (AKWAK) once again. Spokesperson Nancy…