Wicks and Reid: why vote for them?
On the eve of the federal election, Coast Community News spoke to the candidates of the two major parties in the seat of Robertson. With polls wavering, the race between…
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$40M promised to upgrade roads
In a win-win for the Central Coast, both Liberal and Labor parties have made a $40M pre-election commitment to improve the safety and quality of roads in the region. On…
Beach season on Coast ends
Beach season has officially closed on the Central Coast, with more than 2.4 million visits recorded at the region’s 15 patrolled beaches during Council patrol times over the summer. Central…
Labor matches $40M roads pledge
Labor has matched last week’s $40M pledge by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to upgrade roads on the Central Coast if it wins government on May 21. Labor candidate for Robertson,…
$1.5M vow to finish Tuggerawong path
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has pledged $1.5M funding for the fifth stage to complete Tuggerawong Shared Pathway, if a Labor Government is elected on May 21. “This funding…
Full house gets rowdy at Robertson candidates forum in Copacabana
Candidates had to answer three set questions at the Copa forum on Monday night.
Call for poll into future of Council
With May 12 marking six years since the merger of the former Wyong and Gosford Councils, Central Coast Friends of Democracy (CCFoD) is calling on the NSW Government to pay…
Coast Shelter pays tribute to volunteers
John O’Reilly remembers what it’s like to have nowhere to stay and no money. Affectionately known as Shamus, he is one of 110 active volunteers at Coast Shelter who will…
The Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, May 13, 2022. A week out from the Federal Election things are heating up on the Central Coast. Pre-polling opened up on…
Solutions needed to rehoming greyhounds after racing
A national survey involving a Central Coast-based rescuer has pointed to flaws in the greyhound racing industry’s rehoming procedure for retired dogs. The survey was conducted by the Coalition for…
Ben Hur to finally open at Woy Woy Little Theatre
It’s set to be bigger than – well, bigger than BenHur! After two years of Zoom rehearsals, three date changes and other minor obstacles, Ben Hur is finally set to…
Changed traffic for Central Coast Air Show
There will be changed traffic conditions and heavier than usual traffic this weekend on Sparks Rd approaching the airport while the Central Coast Air Show is being held. The air…
River Cares demands a permanent fix for Wisemans Ferry Rd
Central Coast Council is looking into a permanent fix for Wisemans Ferry Rd, with residents of Spencer and Gunderman furious at the dilapidated state of the major thoroughfare. A Council…
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…
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,…