Terrigal hang on in rugby match of day
Terrigal held on to defeat Avoca Beach 22-18 in the Central Coast Rugby Union match of the day at The Haven on May 7. The evening match was played before…
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Traps stop 191 tonnes of waste entering waterways
Gross pollutant traps around the Central Coast have stopped almost 200 tonnes of waste from entering the region’s waterways following recent heavy rains. Central Coast Council said 191 tonnes of…
That’s not gardening; that’s vandalism: Mehan
The MP has asked Council to stop work and notified IPART of the waste of ratepayers’ money.
Riley bound for Pathways to Paralympics camp
Central Coast swimmer Riley Moore will attend the Pathways to Paralympics camp on the Gold Coast this week after winning five gold medals at the Australian Para Swimming Titles in…
New life members for Surf Life Saving Central Coast
Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) has welcomed three new life members. SLSCC President, Matt Slattery, said Garry Clarke of Avoca Beach, Brett Beswick of Avoca Beach and Beris Meldrum…
Fears commuters to be slugged with toll increases
Labor MPs on the Coast are concerned a tolling review being undertaken by the State Government could result in commuters facing heavy increases if distance-based tolling is introduced. MPs Liesl…
Residents say they can’t afford water rises
We pay those in power to come up with creative innovative solutions, says resident.
Mow the median strips, Catley
Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, is calling on Transport for NSW to clean up median strips along the Pacific Hwy on the Central Coast, saying grass on the strips has…
Disability feedback workshop to be held in Gosford
A free workshop for people with disability and their families who have a story to tell the Disability Royal Commission will be held in Gosford on Thursday, May 12. The…
Candidates forum with few candidates
An election forum with a twist, held at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre on Sunday, May 1, attracted over 100 community members and high-profile speakers – but not the Liberal or…
Robertson candidates front public forum
Eight of the 11 candidates for the seat of Robertson attended a public forum and Q&A session on Saturday, April 30. CCN was there to record proceedings; they are presented…
Council in talks to transfer land to national parks
Land worth more than $4m could be added to Munmorah State Conservation, Bouddi National Park and Wambina Nature Reserve.
Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, May 6, 2022. The lead stories from across the region in a quick and easy audio/video format. This week: Things are heating up…
Biggest Morning Tea at The Cove
The Cove Village at Daleys Point is set to host a Biggest Morning Tea on Tuesday, May 10, and is hoping to better last year’s effort, which raised more than…
More COSS land in West Gosford with Dell Rd decision
Very Fast Train’s loss is Coastal Open Space System’s gain.
Council’s heritage plan a ‘stop-gap’
Council does not currently have an overarching heritage strategy or policy for the management of heritage on the Central Coast.
McBride says Labor will breathe life back into The Entrance
Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says a Labor Government will invest $1.2 million to bring life back to The Entrance if it…
Albanese fronts backyard media scrum
Labor leader Anthony Albanese fronted a media pack of over 40 reporters, journalists and camera people in a cramped backyard on the Central Coast to pitch his federal equity loan…
Soccer camp teaches skills and confidence
The first East Coast Soccer School (ECSS) four-day Soccer Development Camp since the COVID-19 lockdowns was held recently at Austin Butler Oval, Woy Woy, with participants leaving with better technical…
Parties pledge upgrade to Kincumber’s Frost Reserve
Frost Reserve in Kincumber is in a win-win situation, with both major parties promising a major upgrade of its facilities, as election promises come in thick and fast. Labor candidate…