Peninsula students brave wet weather for #ClimateStrike
Four students from the Peninsula were among 50 passionate locals who turned up at a wet and windy Kibble Park on Friday, March 25, to demand governments take action on…
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Group forms to give comprehensive community voice ahead of Federal Election
A group of local residents with a shared desire to give the community a voice and set a new standard of politics have come together to form the group, Action…
Local voluntary assisted dying advocate calls for ‘speed up’ of Bill debate
Peninsula resident and chair of the Dying with Dignity (DWD) NSW Central Coast branch, Dr Stephanie Short, has called for efficiency in passing the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill (VAD), amid…
Take a bow, Lauren
A local student and Ocean Beach lifesaver has been named ‘Best Conductor’ at the Loreto Normanhurst’s 50th Year of Music Festival on March 25 at the International Convention Centre (ICC)….
Popular journalist Jonathan Holmes to speak at Woy Woy
The Central Coast Branch of Friends of the ABC will welcome popular journalist and media commentator, Jonathan Holmes, to speak at the Everglades Country Club on April 6. The branch…
Local campaigner helps make life-saving Cystic Fibrosis treatment affordable
A local resident has helped changed the lives of thousands of Australians with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) this month, successfully campaigning to list a critical drug onto the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme…
Federal Government commits an extra $8.2M for Woy Woy Carpark
Details on the new Woy Woy Commuter carpark have finally been revealed, including its chosen site and an extra $8.2M of government funding, three years after the project was first…
Marine Rescue urgers boaters to stay home during wet weather
With the Bureau of Meteorology again forecasting very heavy rain with flooding in coming days, Marine Rescue NSW has urged boaters to prepare their vessels now and to delay going…
Stranded vessels rescued on Brisbane Water
It was a busy day for the team at Marine Central Coast on March 20 after a number of vessels were found stranded along the Brisbane Water. On Sunday morning,…
Woy Woy Commuter carpark site finally revealed
The site for the new Woy Woy Commuter carpark has been finally revealed, three years after the project was first announced. The carpark will be an extension of the existing…
Former Council CEO drops defamation case
The Murphy v Persson defamation case has been discontinued.
Council admits RPACC error
Council admits report saying it was scouting for sites was a mistake.
Berkeley Vale Brigade celebrates 70th anniversary
NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members gathered in Berkeley Vale on Saturday, March 26, to celebrate their 70th anniversary and present members with medals in recognition of their dedication…
RDACC calls for focus on education, transport and housing ahead of federal election
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has partnered with Infrastructure Australia to highlight the gaps that hinder growth and prosperity on the Coast.
Budgewoi team cleans up at Landcare Awards
The Budgewoi Beach Dunecare team, led by Phil Heaton OAM, walked away with the prestigious Coastcare Award at the State-wide Landcare awards last week.
High Tea to support local kids in poverty
Local volunteer-run charity We Care Connect is hosting a Mother’s Day tea at Magenta Shores Pullman Resort to support local kids in poverty.
$1BN coming down the track for high-speed rail
A $2BN investment to bring closer a high-speed rail line between Newcastle, the top end of the Coast and Sydney has been confirmed by the State and Federal governments.
Labor commits $4M to Tuggerah Lakes
Labor has pledged that it will spend $4M on improvements to storm water management and flood mitigation for Tuggerah Lakes.
Vales Point owner St Baker sees fortune rocket
Trevor St Baker, who along with Brian Flannery, Managing Director of ASX listed White Energy Company Limited, purchased Vales Point power station for $1M in 2015, has once again made The Australian Rich List coming in at number 100 of a list of 150 people.
Drumlines deployed across Coast to deter sharks
Thirty SMART drumlines are to be deployed across the Central Coast in coming months in an effort to deter sharks. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said installation…