Debate flares over flying Australian flag at Umina
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is continuing its fight to regain the right to fly the Australian flag on light poles at Umina on special occasions and has labelled the draft…
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Unemployment on the Coast falls to 2 per cent
Business NSW Central Coast says the region’s economy is on its way to recovery following the COVID-19 lockdowns, with unemployment levels dropping. “The Central Coast is definitely experiencing record lows…
Local teachers receive national recognition
Two Central Coast teachers have been recognised at the top levels of national accreditation, meeting the highest standards for Australian teachers and demonstrating effectiveness, innovation and influence in their teaching…
New shark listening station installed off Soldiers Beach
A new tagged shark listening station has been rolled out off Soldiers Beach, as part of the NSW Government’s 2021-22 Shark Management Program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam…
Warning to slow down around school zones
With school resuming this week, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has urged motorists across the Central Coast to slow down around school zones. “As students return to…
RFS calls in big guns for flood clean-up
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has called in the big guns to help with the flood clean up with seven tracked loaders deployed in the Central Coast, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley…
Scholarships for early childhood educators
Central Coast residents looking at a career in early childhood education can apply for one of 439 scholarships being awarded across the state, to attract and retain staff. Premier Dominic…
Community spirit shines at Spencer
As the Central Coast continues to mop up after the devastating rains earlier this month, the community of Spencer on the Lower Hawkesbury is banding together. For new owners of…
Greens back call for earlier Council election
The Central Coast Greens have thrown their support behind an online petition started by Ourimbah couple Greg Knott and Justine Rudston-Brown to call for an earlier Council election for the…
Community pitches in to help with clean-up
As the rains began to ease, Clean4Shore volunteers, residents and various community groups were out and about on the region’s waterways, cleaning up debris including sea wrack, assorted pieces of…
Petition calls for earlier Council elections
Greg Knott of Ourimbah is determined to see elected councillors returned to the Central Coast as soon as possible and, together with his wife Justine Rudston-Brown, has launched an e-petition…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Weekly Video News 5@5. The lead stories of the week, direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers in Gosford. Coming up in this edition: 1. The big…
Future of preschool up in the air
The future of Parklands Community Preschool at Kariong is up in the air with stalled negotiations on renewal of its lease, which is set to expire in January. Director, Phoebe…
Citizen science at work in Mannering Park
A citizen science day to investigate the impacts of power stations thermal pollution on seagrass in Lake Macquarie will be held at Mannering Park on Saturday, August 6. This is…
The clean-up begins
Once more the Central Coast is in clean-up mode, following a powerful east coast low which drenched the region last week. As rainfall eased this week, Central Coast Council swung…
Funding boost for Roundabout Circus
For more than six years, Roundabout Circus has provided people from across the Central Coast with an outlet to unlock their personal and creative potential, as well as deliver social…
Firefighters to the rescue mopping up after flood
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Strike Teams have hit the streets to help residents struggling to deal with flood damage to their homes as floodwaters recede. The firefighters have been…
Recovery centres to help flood victims
AS Central Coast residents face the huge task of coping with the effects of last week’s devastating storm event, two Recovery Centres have been set up at The Entrance and…
Compensation for beekeepers hit by deadly parasite
An $18M compensation package is available for registered beekeepers affected by the deadly varroa mite, including an outbreak detected in Calga. The mite arrived in Australia via the Port of…
Mount White bridge to be named after engineer
A bridge over the Pacific Hwy at Mount White is set to be named after former bridge engineer Ray Wedgwood in recognition of his contribution to the transport industry and…