Christmas Project offers better future for pets
Christmas is a time for giving, but it can also be a difficult time of year for people in hardship, particularly for people and their pets experiencing domestic violence. Often,…
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Search on for Coast’s outstanding young people
Central Coast Council is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Central Coast Youth Week Awards. For the fourth consecutive year, these awards honour and celebrate outstanding young people aged 12-24…
Clean-up at The Haven on Sunday
The Friends of Kurrawyba group will hold its second clean-up at The Haven, Terrigal, in conjunction with Clean Up Australia, on Sunday, December 8 from 8am-10am. Organiser Matthew McCarthy said…
Changed traffic conditions at Kanwal, Hamlyn Terrace and Terrigal
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions at various locations on the Central Coast starting Sunday to carry out work to improve the visibility of school zone road crossings….
Dutton launches Wicks’ campaign in Gosford
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was on the Central Coast on December 4 to launch Lucy Wicks’ campaign for the seat of Robertson at next year’s Federal election. Hundreds of campaign…
Central Coast a blackout hotspot
The Central Coast has been ranked number five in a new report listing NSW local government areas (LGAs) most vulnerable to power disruptions. The report by PSS Distributors, NSW’s Blackout…
A time for truth, change and care
EDITORIAL As Christmas approaches, its true message of acceptance, understanding and care feels more urgent than ever. For too many locals, these ideals are overshadowed by the realities of domestic…
Vandals attack yarn bomb installation
Members of Zonta Club Central Coast are reeling following the vandalisation of their Yarn Bomb installation on the Gosford waterfront, which aims to draw attention to domestic and family violence….
Meals on Wheels spreads Christmas cheer
Over 25 clients attended a heartwarming Christmas party at Meals on Wheels Central Coast’s Bateau Bay Community Restaurant on Tuesday, December 3. The annual event is eagerly anticipated each year…
Christmas fun in region’s north
Member for Wyong David Harris has encouraged residents to attend Christmas events to be held across his electorate. “As we reach the end of another busy year, I would like…
Flood rescue exercise reinforces inter-agency response
Police from Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes districts were among the contingent of emergency services taking part in a multi agency flood rescue exercise at Davistown. The exercise was led…
New HAZMAT vessel stationed at Berkeley Vale
Berkeley Vale will be home to one of the 19 new hazardous materials (HAZMAT) vessels being rolled out to Fire and Rescue NSW units across the state. The vessels will…
CEN Networking Night
The Community Environment Network will hold its 2024 Networking Night on Thursday, December 5, and residents are urged to attend. CEO Samantha Willis said CEN held the annual event to…
Coast community gets behind Fred Hollows Foundation
The Fred Hollows Foundation has thanked the Central Coast community for its continued generosity and support this year. In 2024, the Foundation saw 91 new donors from the Central Coast…
Development assessment times continue to miss target
Figures could get worse before they get better, says director.
Santa photos for a good cause
Pearl Beach volunteers will once again bring Christmas cheer to the community with their annual Photos with Santa event. The popular event offers families and their pets the chance to…
New train fleet set to roll out on Central Coast line
After a five year wait, Newcastle and Central Coast passengers will be the first to enjoy Sydney Trains’ new Mariyung fleet when it rolls out of Newcastle Interchange for its…
Funnel-web spiders out and about
The Australian Reptile Park has warned residents to be alert with peak funnel-web season underway. With soaring temperatures and anticipated rainfall, the conditions are ripe for the venomous spiders to…
Mannering Park recognises a stalwart
The Mannering Park community gathered to honour the late Coral Burnham and to officially open a history trail.
Our top volunteers go up against state’s best
Communities across the Central Coast are being urged to get behind their local finalists for the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, to be announced on Tuesday, December 10….