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…
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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…
More freedoms from today November 8
Central Coast residents who are doubly vaccinated will enjoy more freedoms from November 8 as the State Government eases more restrictions in response to a faster-than-expected rate of vaccination –…
Booster vaccine now available as travel returns
A booster dose, using the Pfizer vaccine, is now available to those aged 18 and over which health authorities say will help maintain a high level of protection against COVID….
Relief charity looking for new outdoor venue
Peninsula-based Central Coast Disaster Relief (CCDR) can no longer operate its outreach service in Woy Woy due to COVID-19 restrictions and is looking for an alternative venue. CCDR supports the…
Supermarkets conduct local food drive
Woolworths Umina and Woy Woy have launched a Community Food Drive to support local charities to deliver high priority food relief items to people in need before Christmas. The week-long…
Peninsula’s youth encouraged to apply for taskforce
Young people looking to have an impact on the community are encouraged to apply to be part of next year’s Regional Youth Taskforce – a Ministerial advisory group with a…
Councillors ‘inconvenient, unwanted and ignored’ says first Mayor
When Central Coast Council was at the height of its financial crisis, announcing on October 6, 2020 that it had immediate and serious liquidity issues, it had $300M in restricted…
Council backs campaign against cash grab by state government
Central Coast Council has joined forces with 53 other councils to oppose what Local Government NSW (LGNSW) calls a “cash grab” to rob communities of vital infrastructure. LGNSW President, Linda…
The weekly news 5@5
This is CCN’s weekly news 5@5, November 5, 2021. The Central Coast is once again shaping up as a federal election battle ground, with Federal Environment Minister Susan Ley and…
Youth missing from Kariong
Central Coast: Brisbane Water Police are seeking public assistance to locate a young person who has been missing from a residence in Kariong since October 28. Seventeen-year-old Saxon Beckett was…
After savage job cuts, Council to create new jobs
Months after finalising redundancy packages for hundreds of workers, Central Coast Council is planning to increase its work force in the water, sewer and drainage department by at least 72…
Grace Tame to speak at inaugural dinner
The Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee Inc (CCDVC Inc) has announced Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, will be the keynote speaker at the not-for-profit’s inaugural dinner on Saturday, December…
$850,000 funding for new Conservation Ark
Giant Barred Frogs, Manning River Helmeted Turtles and Stuttering Frogs will be the first tenants at Conservation Ark, a new conservation and recovery facility for endangered wildlife which was officially…
New RYSS Centre officially opens
Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) has officially opened its new centre in Gosford after a 12-month delay. A ceremony to mark the occasion was held on November 3 at the…
Remembrance Day service to be held at Woy Woy and Ettalong
The Woy Woy/Ettalong/Hardys Bay RSL sub-branch will host a service at the Woy Woy Cenotaph on Thursday, November 11 to honour the lives of servicemen and women this Remembrance Day….
Umina and Killcare downgraded in beach ratings
Both Umina and Killcare beaches have had their ratings downgraded from Very Good to Good in the recently-released State of the Beaches Report while Ocean Beach has maintained its Good…
Boost for live music at Hardys Bay
Hardys Bay Club has received over $15,000 to boost its live music scene thanks to a new grant under the Federal Government’s Live Music Australia Program. The club, which relies…
Final signature on Umina precinct expected by Friday
Funding for the redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct is now expected to be signed off by Friday, November 5. The $8.25M redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina…
Variety of groups given support grants
Council has approved the allocation of $58,371 for the July round of the Community Support Grant Program. The program remains open through the year (or until funds are expended) and…