Catley calls for super battery at old power station site
Member for Swansea and Shadow Minister for the Hunter, Yasmin Catley, is calling on the NSW Government to install the state’s new super battery at the old Munmorah power station…
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Applications for CoastAbility scholarships program now open
Coastability, the non-profit organisation which helps children and young people with a physical disability, is now accepting applications for its 2022-23 Scholarship for both academic and athletic pursuits for registered…
Creative Art Central winners to bring cultural spark to Coast
Four professional and two emerging local creatives have been selected to deliver innovative art works as part of Central Coast Council’s Creative Art Central program. Creative Art Central 2021 attracted…
Harvest Festival returns over June long weekend
Foodies, families and fun-seekers will flock to the Central Coast hinterland over the June long weekend for the return of one of the region’s most popular annual events, Harvest Festival….
Upgrade for Pearl Beach war memorial
The war memorial at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall is set for a $10,000 upgrade, thanks to the latest round of grants through the NSW Government’s Community War Memorial Fund….
Vinnies: benefits must rise as inflation soars
The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling for pre-election pledges from all parties to raise JobSeeker, aged pension and disability payments as soaring inflation leaves more people facing hardship….
Coast Shelter launches position paper on domestic violence
Coast Shelter has suggested six major strategies in its position paper on Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence, officially launched on April 28. Firstly, the paper says, governments must invest…
Labor pledges upgrade for Frost Reserve in Kincumber
The Federal Labor Party has announced it will commit $750,000 to upgrade the Frost Reserve sporting facilities at Kincumber if it wins government on May 21. Labor candidate for Robertson,…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, April 29, 2022. The week’s lead stories from across the region in a short audio/video format. This week: ANZAC day services are more popular…
Focus on speedsters during May
There will be a heightened focus on speeding in May as NSW Police and Central Coast Council roll out a collaborative road safety initiative. Two clear messages – “Every K…
Outrage over plans to relocate Kibble Park sculpture
The family of the artist who created the sculpture and water fountain in Kibble Park, Gosford, is outraged by plans to relocate the metalwork to Sensory Park at Narara. Michael…
Planning panel refuses “Paton Place” at Woy Woy and boarding house at East Gosford
Unanimous rejections of “over developments” in latest Local Planning Panel decisions.
$580k pledge for Reptile Park venom production facility
The Federal Government has pledged $580,000 to help build a venom production facility at The Australian Reptile Park if re-elected on May 21. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said…
Younger veterans urged to join RSL
With Anzac Day marches and services attracting thousands to events on the Central Coast on April 25, Umina veteran Peter Liston is encouraging younger veterans to become active members of…
Council’s draft First Nations Accord to go on public exhibition
Council wants an Accord with First Nation’s people. A draft will be on public exhibition for 28 days from May 2.
Have you seen Anabelle?
Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a teenage girl missing from the Central Coast. Anabelle Lea-Butler, aged 14, was last seen at her home in Wyoming on…
Liberals criticise Labor’s $30M pledge for Avoca Dr upgrade
Liberal State and Federal MPs on the Central Coast have slammed a $30M election pledge by Labor for an upgrade of Avoca Dr at Kincumber as ill-conceived and poorly costed….
Local schools to have greater natural ventilation
A boost to natural ventilation is headed to classrooms at 24 public schools on the Central Coast with the rollout of automatic fresh ventilation systems to bolster protection against COVID-19….
Reading the tea leaves – no election this year
Administrator explains why he thinks Council will remain under administration this year. And for most of next year too.
Ettalong Pelicans swimmers shine at Nationals
The Ettalong Pelicans enjoyed success at the Masters Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre on April 20-24, finishing seventh. After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19, the championships…