Resident campaign for footpaths successful
After a three-year campaign spearheaded by concerned residents, footpaths at North Avoca will be upgraded using $4.3M in funding from the Federal Government. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the…
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McBride wants to fix local waterways
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says she is already working on Central Coast projects as part of Labor’s plans to introduce a $200M Urban Rivers and Catchments program, should…
Local kids star in Ettalong film
It’s almost a wrap on the set of a new adventure film shot in Ettalong and to be premiered at Cinema Paradiso next February. ‘The Old Silver Key’ started filming…
14yo missing from Wyoming
Brisbane Water Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate a young person missing from a residence in Wyoming. 14-year-old Alex Tyrrell left his residence in Roselands Ave around…
Residents give generously to the homeless
The Country Women’s Association Umina Beach branch delivered a package of sleeping bags and swags to Mary Mac’s Place to support those in need. The branch raised money via President…
New social housing project for vulnerable women
A new social housing development in Woy Woy will make it easier for older women at risk of homelessness to access secure housing. The social and affordable housing project at…
The Weekly News 5@5
CCN’s weekly video news 5@5, November 12, 2021. The weekly wrap of the region’s most prominent stories, direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers in Gosford. This week’s headlines…
Reid campaigns for Robertson with election due by May
With the next Federal election due within the next seven months, Labor candidate for the seat of Robertson, Gordon Reid, has started calling in the big guns to support his…
Hart takes aim at government and agencies
Central Coast Council can’t attract staff, can’t keep staff and can’t get meetings with the State Government. “It’s like nobody wants to know us.” Local politicians, the media and the…
Lest we forget – Remembrance Day held across the region
[Video report included] At 11am on November 11, thousands of people all over the Central Coast paused to observe one minute’s silence in honour of Remembrance Day, as RSL Sub-Branches…
Delta slams community concerns about air quality
Delta Electricity, the operator of the Vales Point Power Station, has rejected claims by community and environmental groups about air quality, labelling them as factually incorrect and misleading. The latest…
Helicopter at Warnervale for bushfire season
Central Coast Airport at Warnervale is the base for a firefighting helicopter for the bushfire season. NSW Rural Fire Service Assistant Commissioner, Ben Millington, said the Bell 214 aircraft will…
Second protest held against ‘no jab, no job’
[Video report included] Memorial Park at The Entrance was a sea of workers and community supporters who donned white shirts, the symbol of solidarity among those who oppose the State…
Labor MPs protest “gutting” of TAFE with move to online learning
Shadow Minister for Vocational Education, Tim Crakanthorp, joined Central Coast Labor MPs, students, staff and union members on Monday, November 8, to protest changes to TAFE classes. They were opposing…
Lifts and bush tucker all the go but no ramp access at Lisarow
Lisarow Station’s upgrade is complete with the public now able to enjoy improved accessibility and a new bush tucker garden. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch said the $12.4M…
Community efforts acknowledged for track extension
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, said he was delighted to see the Coast Walking Track extended all the way from Crackneck Lookout to Shelly Beach, thanks to the Bateau…
Coast will pause to remember
At 11am tomorrow, November 11, people all around the nation will pause for a minute’s silence in remembrance of the lives lost in all wars and conflicts. Remembrance Day was…
EPA’s power station pollution licence cut off date looms
Public submissions to the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) review of Vales Point Power Station’s nitrogen dioxide emissions close at 5pm, Wednesday, November 10. According to James Gambian, CEO of the…
NBN to upgrade six Central Coast suburbs to full fibre
The NBN Co has announced that six Central Coast suburbs will be upgraded from fibre to the node (FTTN) connections to full fibre to the premises (FTTP) connections. The six…
Remembrance Day to be honoured across the Coast
Services will be held across the Central Coast to honour the lives of our service men and women next Thursday, November 11, as the region commemorates Remembrance Day. At Gosford…