Tesch urges submissions to homeless inquiry
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging Central Coast residents to contribute to the NSW Upper House Standing Committee on Social Issues, with submissions to close on May 29. Tesch…
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Celebrating 7,000 pet rescues in 10 years
Hundreds of people turned out to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the RSPCA Tuggerah Care Centre, which coincided with the 7,000th adoption from the animal shelter. Over the past…
Walk to raise funds for myeloma research
When Wendy Ball of Davistown hurt her back at work nine years ago, she didn’t think much of it. But the persistent injury didn’t get better and, after seeing a…
Big swing to Labor on the Coast as the nation votes for change
Australia has voted for change in the 2022 Federal Election, most vividly reflected in a swing of over 6 per cent against the Scott Morrison led LNP Coalition government and…
State win for CWA cooking whiz
Woy Woy CWA member, Amy Scott, has won her first Land Cookery competition at state level – and she couldn’t be more chuffed. Scott took first prize at the recent…
Funding boost for Northlakes army cadets
The 236 Army Cadet Unit in Northlakes will be better equipped after securing a $2,000 grant in the April round of the GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program. Commanding officer, Richard Douglas,…
Games day to celebrate Davistown hall centenary
The Davistown community will come together on June 19 at a huge outdoor games day to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Davistown hall. A continuation of the community’s 100 Year…
Scones and fun at Kariong morning tea fundraiser
Kariong Neighbourhood Centre will host a Biggest Morning Tea on June 1 to raise funds for the Cancer Council. The day promises fun for the whole family, with fresh baked…
The Central Coast Weekly 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, May 20, 2022. – Democracy Sausage Edition A day out from the Federal Election things are getting rough! David Abrahams presents The…
Upgrade for East Gosford intersection
A major intersection upgrade at East Gosford will be among projects funded under the fifth and final round of the NSW Government’s $822M Safer Roads Program. Parliamentary Secretary for the…
Changes to traffic rules on Sparks Rd at Warnervale
There are changed overnight traffic conditions on Sparks Road at Warnervale to carry out road resurfacing work. Work will be carried out from 8pm to 4am from Sunday to Friday…
Helping disadvantaged youth ‘get back in the game’
A NSW government program aiming to connect disadvantaged youth with education, training and employment is set to be expanded to the Central Coast. Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah…
Libraries closed for maintenance
Toukley, Tuggerah, Kincumber, Lake Haven and Bateau Bay libraries are undergoing maintenance and improvement works and will be closed at various times in May and June. Toukley Library is closed until…
Major parties vie for first home buyers’ vote
With housing affordability likely to be one of the major issues affecting many Robertson voters on May 21, both major parties have announced schemes to help first home buyers into…
New plans to scale back Nareen Gardens revamp
Uniting NSW ACT has revealed new plans for its controversial redevelopment of Nareen Gardens retirement village at Bateau Bay which have been scaled back by 20 percent following community resistance….
Man arrested and almost $900,000 seized by police
Investigators attached to Taskforce Erebus executed five search warrants on the Central Coast on May 18, arresting a man and seizing almost $900,000 in cash, believed to be the proceeds…
Fleet vehicles reduced in productivity gains
Productivity gains continue with consolidation of systems across the organisation, including one library back-of-house location.
Davistown residents want pothole repair schedule stepped up
Davistown Progress Association is asking how roads funding for flood affected areas has been prioritised by Central Coast Council, with major works needed in the suburb not scheduled for attention…
Where to vote in Robertson
While many have voted early, thousands of voters in Robertson will flock to polling booths on May 21. Polling places, open between 8am and 6pm, for the seat of Robertson:…
Election call for affordable housing as rents soar
Two housing providers say Robertson ranks in the top 10 electorates in Australia for rent rises, and have urged all candidates in the federal election to commit to delivering better…