New police recruits patrolling the Coast
Seven new probationary constables started work at Central Coast police stations on Monday, June 26. Five have been assigned to Brisbane Water Police District and two to Tuggerah Lakes Police…
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Rail disruptions likely to continue
Central Coast commuters were thrown into chaos this week with major disruptions to train services to Sydney as the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) carried out protected industrial action,…
Revitalising The Entrance for entertainment
Markets and other recreational events at the Waterfront Plaza and Memorial Park in The Entrance have been given the tick of approval from the Local Planning Panel. Central Coast Council…
Saltmarsh solution to poor water quality at San Remo
The smelly black ooze and poor water quality plaguing San Remo residents near the power station outlet will be treated by establishing a saltmarsh swale. Poor water quality is decreasing…
Checking tradies’ credentials made easy
Central Coast customers and businesses can have confidence their tradies are appropriately licenced for the job with an enhanced public register under trial and the Service NSW Business Profile making…
Budget funding to help Coast’s LGBTIQ community
The Coastal Twist festival has welcomed a $2M investment over three years to boost mental health support services for trans and gender diverse communities announced in last Week’s State budget….
Work starts to upgrade Tuggerah train station
Work is finally underway on a $34M upgrade at Tuggerah railway station, following a seven-year community campaign for better accessibility. Early work has started in preparation for major work, which…
Service helping Coast women transition from criminal justice system at risk
The Women’s Justice Network (WJN) is a small not-for-profit organisation making a big impact through working with women and girls impacted by the criminal justice system, with its Central Coast…
New MP’s office open and ready for business
Newly-elected Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, has officially opened his office at West Gosford and is ready to help residents with community issues and liaising with federal government departments. Reid…
Major rail disruptions this week
Central Coast commuters have been warned of major rail disruptions expected this week with protected industrial action set to significantly disrupt NSW train services. The protected industrial action is expected…
Lachlan to head off on prestigious ANZAC study tour
Lachlan Middlemiss of St Philip’s Christian College in Gosford is one of 20 students from around NSW who will embark on a two-week historical study tour in NSW, the ACT…
Investigation underway into Kincumber public place shooting
An investigation is underway after a public place shooting on the Central Coast on Sunday morning, June 26. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District were called to a fast-food restaurant…
Labor initiates inquiry into teacher shortage
NSW Labor has initiated a new Parliamentary inquiry into the chronic teacher shortage, with more than 2,300 vacancies in the state’s schools, many of them across the Central Coast. President…
Get behind Wiseberry Foundation winter appeal
Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, is urging Central Coast residents to get behind the Wiseberry Foundation 2022 Winter Appeal as it collects winter essentials to support those doing it…
More women take to sailing
More and more women are taking to the Brisbane Water as they participate in Gosford Sailing Club’s Adult Learn to Sail program. While sailing has long been seen as a…
Breakers sponsors 11 sporting clubs for 2022 season
Breakers Country Club will reinforce its support of sport in the region as the winter season ramps up, with a $125,000 sponsorship commitment from Mounties Group. As sponsor of more…
Search for people with disability to work at The Sewing Basket
Disability services provider Achieve Australia is looking for 10 new employees with a disability to work in its social enterprise, The Sewing Basket at Kincumber. The Sewing Basket supplies a…
The Weekly News 5@5
This week’s lead stories from across the Central Coast in an easy-to-digest audio/video format. This week: Multiple State Budget measures specifically for the Central CoastLabor State MPs decry the lack…
Farmers fight new rules for agritourism
Central Coast farmers met at Dooralong on Tuesday, either in person or on livestream, to resoundingly reject new agritourism regulations which they say would cripple their businesses. The farmers say…
Police honoured by Commissioner for acts of bravery
Three officers from Tuggerah Lakes District have received one of the highest, and rarely awarded, commendations from the Commissioner to acknowledge their courage. The annual Tuggerah Lakes Police District Awards…