Program helps Coast vets into new jobs
Todd Robinson of North Avoca is one of more than 1,200 veterans who have found work in the State Government sector since 2018 after leaving the military through the Veterans…
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No funds available to fix Kariong reserve
Central Coast Council has acknowledged that Kariong Sporting Reserve needs substantial upgrading but says funds have simply not been available for the necessary work. One concerned resident recently wrote to…
Labor says Government’s GP crisis solution too little too late
Labor has countered recent moves by the federal government to address the GP crisis in Wyong-Gorokan, Toukley-Budgewoi saying it will extend plans to manage the crisis out to suburbs in and around Bateau Bay and The Entrance.
Inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers seeks input
On the 22 December 2021, the Federal Minister for Communications, Hon Paul Fletcher MP asked the Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts to inquire into and report on Australia’s regional newspapers. The Committee…
Jobs not guaranteed in ambulance station relocation
The future of staff at the existing Ettalong Ambulance Station has not been confirmed by the NSW Government following the announcement that a new station will be built in the…
Council forges ahead with request to extend 13 per cent rate hike
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has officially endorsed the Council’s submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal asking to keep the current rate rise for 10 years. Last…
Local club profitable in spite of pandemic
A net profit over $1.7M was generated by Ettalong Bowling Club in 2020/21, as reported at the Club’s Annual General Meeting on January 30. CEO Tim McGavin and Chairman Gary…
Changing of the guard as community bank manager retires
Ettalong Beach’s Bendigo Community Bank has celebrated the work of its former manager, Peter McKeon, who retired this month after 12 years at the local branch. McKeon, a long-time Peninsula…
Beachfront home smashes sale price records
A Hamptons-style beachfront home in Patonga has smashed the popular suburb’s previous record by a colossal $3.77M, selling for an incredible $6.03M at auction last month. 1 Patonga Dr has…
Major upgrade for Erina Ice Arena
Erina Ice Arena is to get a major upgrade thanks to a $592,395 grant through the NSW Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund. Business Manager, Christine Leghorn, said management had spent…
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre needs donations
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre is calling for donations due to increased demand on its services. The centre, which offers a range of services to the public and hosts regular breakfast clubs…
Parents and teachers apprehensive as school returns
As the Woy Woy Peninsula’s school students returned to the classroom from February 1, parents and teachers expressed apprehension about returning to work and sending their kids back to school….
Fuel prices putting the squeeze on home budgets
Central Coast News’ video reporter Skaie Hull hit the roads today to talk to Coasties about rising fuel prices across the Central Coast. She revealed that some areas of the…
Coast groups fight for refugee rights
If you’re driving along Central Coast Hwy at West Gosford on a Monday afternoon, you are likely to be greeted by a barrage of signs saying such things as Honk…
Central Coast goes down in Country Cricket NSW Championships
Central Coast ended the McDonalds Country Cricket NSW Championships with one win and two losses following a 51-run loss to eventual winners Newcastle at Tuggerah on Sunday, January 30. The…
Volunteers angered by Council request for letters of support
Volunteer replies “in anger and in haste” Bushcare volunteers on the Central Coast, who were the first to be targeted when Council cut costs in late 2020, have now received…
Administrator to attend conference
Off to the conference at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney
Man airlifted after falling at Wybung Heads
A man who went rock fishing at Wybung Heads in Lake Munmorah National Park was airlifted in the early hours of Sunday morning after falling and suffering injuries to his leg.
Hotondo Homes gets the tick from customers
Lyndsey and Jon Clarke of Hotondo Homes Central Coast are celebrating the company’s recognition as the leading home builder in customer excellence for Sydney and NSW at the 2022 ProductReview.com.au…
NSW Government starts transfer of Peat Island to Darkinjung Land Council
The NSW Government and the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council announced a ‘statement of intent’ to negotiate the potential transfer of ownership of Peat Island to the Darkinjung LALC on…