BJ Murray to stand as UAP candidate in Robertson
Local mental health worker and former nurse, Barbara Jane Murray, has announced she will stand as a United Australia Party (UAP) candidate for the seat of Robertson at the upcoming…
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Tesch wants to see more Coast women run for Parliament
When women support women, women win was the motto for a special event hosted by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, on February 16 welcoming female Members of Parliament and Members…
Residents call for a major fix on Glenrock Pde, Tascott
Koolewong and Point Clare/Tascott Progress Association is calling for a major fix for Glenrock Pde at Tascott, with the stretch between Tascott and Koolewong railway stations in a shocking state…
Killcare resident celebrated with community honour
A Killcare resident has been bestowed a ‘Community Recognition Award’ by the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association at a ceremony at Wagstaffe Hall last month. Lisa Mount received the honour…
Accident at Empire Bay on wet weekend
A young woman has been taken to hospital after a traffic accident in Empire Bay on Sunday, February 27. Empire Bay Dr was closed between Wards Hill Rd and Palmers…
Storms cause major chaos on Coast – with more rain on the way
The Central Coast has waded its way through a week of torrential rain, with road closures causing major traffic holdups and transport cancellations and delays throwing residents and commuters into…
Tuggerah Lake evacuation order issued
Thursday March 3, 2022: NSW SES is directing people in the low-lying areas of Tuggerah Lake and the surrounding areas to evacuate the high danger area. The Flood Evacuation Order…
Wicks calls for Council to support more local services
Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has called on Central Coast Council to fund more community services as Bushcare volunteers receive Council letters outlining further possible cuts to the service….
Pearl Beach Progress Association to launch a support centre for crises
The Pearl Beach Progress Association has announced plans to install a support centre at its Memorial Hall after receiving over $90,000 from a federal fund. The Association received a total…
Council funding to help deliver community projects
Two local community organisations have received nearly $10,000 in total to help deliver programs and events on the Peninsula. The Crommelin Native Arboretum Incorporate received $5,000 towards the management of…
Six community groups receive Council grants boost
Six local community groups are set to benefit from a total $23,000 boost from Council’s Community Support Grant Program.
Local activist to stand as Greens candidate for Robertson
Local activist, Shelly McGrath, has announced she will stand for the hotly contested seat of Robertson at the next Federal election as a Greens candidate. McGrath is an academic with…
Central Coast woman fears for her family in Ukraine
Diana Shypula finds it increasingly hard to go to bed each night, wondering if the next day’s phone call to her native Ukraine will find her family still alive. Born…
Union members rally to highlight concerns about aged care facilities
NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members and supporters marked the one-year anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aged Care final report with a gathering outside the West Gosford office…
Peninsula gets set for deluge
As rain is expected to lash NSW coastal areas over the coming days, the Peninsula is gearing up for the deluge, with locals asked to be prepared for the worst…
Torrential rain causes transport chaos
REPORT: Wednesday, March 2, 2022: The Central Coast region has been thrown into traffic and transport chaos today as a result of continuous heavy rainfall. Road closures at major intersections…
Scott Rickard to contest Dobell for The Greens in Federal Election
Central Coast Greens have announced Scott Rickard as their candidate for Dobell in the upcoming Federal election. Set to be called by May. Rickard is a passionate trade unionist with…
Units and studio flats planned for Sparks Road
A plan to build four, two-storey buildings that contain 160 units on Sparks Road, Hamlyn Terrace has been referred to the Regional Planning Panel.
Visually impaired discover the joys of surfing
A little bit of rain wasn’t going to deter seven avid vision impaired surfers from taking part in a very special surfing day hosted at Avoca Beach on February 26…
Tesch demands action on flooding issue at major West Gosford intersection
Every time there is significant rain on the Central Coast, the intersection of Central Coast Hwy and Racecourse Rd at West Gosford goes underwater. Traffic chaos ensued last week when…