Greens announce Shelly McGrath as Federal candidate for Robertson
Activist and academic Shelly McGrath will contest the seat of Robertson for The Greens in the next Federal Election, to be held by May. With a background in small business,…
News
Severe Weather Warning
Bureau of Meteorology, Tuesday, March 1: A Severe Weather Warning for heavy to locally intense rainfall has been issued for Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra and South Coast and parts…
Funding boost for Gosford CBD Community Hub
Gosford CBD Community Hub has received $7,279 under the NSW Community Building Partnership Program to fund a security upgrade and create a more accessible workplace. Hub Coordinator, Kim Anderson, said…
Council meetings to be held monthly from now on
It’s official – meetings of Central Coast Council will now be held monthly instead of twice a month, with the first monthly meeting slated for March 22 at 6:30pm. The…
Three new programs at Central Coast Sports College
Central Coast Sports College (CCSC) will launch three new sports academy programs at the start of next year. New specialist academy programs in basketball, AFL and dance movement will be…
Local panel approves Tuggerah retail site
A plan to develop a 5.6 hectare vacant block on the eastern side of Tuggerah into a large format retail centre has been given the green light by the local planning panel.
Access to walking track at Bateau Bay blocked for repairs
A 400-metre stretch of Wyrrabalong National Park’s coastal walking track at East Bateau Bay will be closed until mid-March.
Macmasters Beach residents told to remove their kayaks from Council reserve
Residents at Macmasters Beach have been given a month to remove the kayaks they have stored on the foreshore at Lakeside Drive Reserve for 15 years or so with no…
Call for more measures to address homelessness
The not-for-profit organisation Social Futures, which delivers the NDIS and StandBy support programs on the Central Coast, says two new reports highlight an ever-growing housing crisis Australia-wide and has come…
Join a community clean up or start your own
As Australia’s waste challenges continue to grow, various groups in our communities have got together to undertake some small clean-ups in their local areas.
Submission deadline for Inquiry into social media extended
Young people on the Central Coast have until March 15 to have their say about the risks they face online with the Select Committee on Social Media and Online Safety…
Imagine that, the sign’s gone
The IMAG-NE sculpture which took pride of place on the Tascott waterfront for almost six years has been removed by Central Coast Council, with dozens of people taking to Facebook…
Three locals selected for national race walking team
Three Central Coast athletes have been named by Athletics Australia in the national team for the World Athletics Race Walking Teams Championships to be held in Muscat, Oman, on March…
Council to re-look at committees structure
Central Coast Council will develop a discussion paper on its advisory groups and committees to inform a framework going forward. A Council resolution on March 23, 2021, to develop a…
Council looking at a $6M surplus this financial year
Central Coast Council is hoping to end the 2021-22 financial year with a $6M surplus, with budget adjustments from the 2021-2022 Quarter 2 Business Report adopted at the February 22…
Make a difference to cancer patients
Central Coast businesses are being called on to Make a Difference during the month of March and help brighten the lives of local cancer patients. Crestani Scholarships is launching the…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Weekly Video News briefing, direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers in Gosford. This week’s lead stories: Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall have slammed the Central Coast this…
Local policewoman hangs up boots after 41 years on the beat
Brisbane Water Police District has farewelled Detective Senior Sergeant Vivienne Crawford who will hang up her boots this month after 41 years of community service. Vivienne is the second longest…
Successful breeding season for endangered Little Tern at Karagi Point
It’s been a successful summer for the breeding of endangered Little Terns with at least 96 fully fledged from Karagi Point at The Entrance North.
Council seeking feedback on Killcare traffic works
Central Coast Council is currently seeking feedback on the proposed traffic calming installation works outside 32 Wards Hill Rd in Killcare Heights. In a letter sent out to residents on…