Mow the median strips, Catley
Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, is calling on Transport for NSW to clean up median strips along the Pacific Hwy on the Central Coast, saying grass on the strips has…
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Disability feedback workshop to be held in Gosford
A free workshop for people with disability and their families who have a story to tell the Disability Royal Commission will be held in Gosford on Thursday, May 12. The…
Candidates forum with few candidates
An election forum with a twist, held at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre on Sunday, May 1, attracted over 100 community members and high-profile speakers – but not the Liberal or…
Robertson candidates front public forum
Eight of the 11 candidates for the seat of Robertson attended a public forum and Q&A session on Saturday, April 30. CCN was there to record proceedings; they are presented…
Council in talks to transfer land to national parks
Land worth more than $4m could be added to Munmorah State Conservation, Bouddi National Park and Wambina Nature Reserve.
Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, May 6, 2022. The lead stories from across the region in a quick and easy audio/video format. This week: Things are heating up…
Biggest Morning Tea at The Cove
The Cove Village at Daleys Point is set to host a Biggest Morning Tea on Tuesday, May 10, and is hoping to better last year’s effort, which raised more than…
More COSS land in West Gosford with Dell Rd decision
Very Fast Train’s loss is Coastal Open Space System’s gain.
Council’s heritage plan a ‘stop-gap’
Council does not currently have an overarching heritage strategy or policy for the management of heritage on the Central Coast.
McBride says Labor will breathe life back into The Entrance
Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says a Labor Government will invest $1.2 million to bring life back to The Entrance if it…
Albanese fronts backyard media scrum
Labor leader Anthony Albanese fronted a media pack of over 40 reporters, journalists and camera people in a cramped backyard on the Central Coast to pitch his federal equity loan…
Soccer camp teaches skills and confidence
The first East Coast Soccer School (ECSS) four-day Soccer Development Camp since the COVID-19 lockdowns was held recently at Austin Butler Oval, Woy Woy, with participants leaving with better technical…
Parties pledge upgrade to Kincumber’s Frost Reserve
Frost Reserve in Kincumber is in a win-win situation, with both major parties promising a major upgrade of its facilities, as election promises come in thick and fast. Labor candidate…
Wyong rep leads Opposition in Youth Parliament
Jayden Delbridge from St Peters Catholic College, representing Wyong, has been elected Leader of the Opposition in the Upper House for the 2022 Y NSW Youth Parliament. Jayden and more…
Council adopts Greater Lake Munmorah Structure Plan
Resident calls for moratorium on all proposed developments near coal ash dams.
All northern beaches clear for swimming
All 18 northern Central Coast beaches are safe for swimming, in regard to water pollution levels, according to Beach Watch NSW. Beach Watch reported on its website on Monday that…
Workers memorial ceremony held
The annual Central Coast service to commemorate International Workers Memorial Day held on 28 April each year (also referred to as International Day of Mourning) was held at the Ourimbah…
The Lakes and Avoca Beach top rugby table
Round 4 of the 2022 Central Coast Rugby Union competition on April 30 saw wins for Avoca Beach over Ourimbah, The Lakes over Woy Woy, Kariong over Hornsby and Terrigal…
Kerbside waste collections reopen
Central Coast Council has lifted its temporary pause on bulk kerbside collections almost four weeks ahead of schedule, thanks to changed COVID-19 regulations. Council announced on April 14 it had…
First whales of the season spotted
The first whales of the northern migration season have been spotted by members of the Central Coast-based Dolphin Project on Monday, May 2. A humpback whale was spotted off Soldiers…