Local activist reflects on gender-based violence
A local activist has reflected on the notable March4Justice campaign, one year after she took to the Gosford Waterfront to help raise the alarm on gender-based violence. Phoebe Sheridan, who…
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Vale Bill Sanders
The Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association has paid tribute to one of its members, Bill Sanders, who passed away last month. Over forty locals visited Wagstaffe Hall on February 11…
Wyong Hospital’s Medical Day Unit opening mid-2022
The final details of the Wyong Hospital redevelopment have been unveiled with confirmation that a new and expanded Medical Day Unit will open by the middle of this year.
Bateau Bay’s Judy Townsend awarded Local Woman of the Year
Bateau Bay resident, and familair face to many, Judy Townsend has been awarded Local Woman of the Year at the NSW Local Woman of the Year Awards.
Any lasting solution to Woy Woy Rd alignment will be costly
Jeff Pages is quite right that the topography and distance make a connection to Woy Woy from the Mount White interchange economically impractical (“Topography against Mt White road link”, PP…
Big plans afoot for Norah Head Lighthouse
After two years of having its lights eclipsed by COVID, the beacon at Norah Head Light House is set to shine brighter with an injection of funding and some big, bold plans.
Tesch wants more off-leash spaces for dogs
Following Central Coast Council’s current review into their Draft Responsible Dog Ownership Policy, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is calling on more funding to be made available to create off-leash…
Body found at Soldiers Beach
An investigation is underway after a body was found at Soldiers Beach on Thursday (March 10).
Peninsula survives wet weather but leaves drivers frustrated
With the wet weather continuing to wreak havoc across NSW Coastal areas, the Peninsula has survived the worst of what was expected, even gaining an extra pothole or two. Over…
Umina SLSC receives grant to upgrade hazardous doors
Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club will receive over $25,000 to upgrade the clubhouse’s doors and windows from the 2021 Community Building Partnerships fund. The local club was granted $25,286…
More funding requested for women’s health services on the Peninsula
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) is calling on the NSW Government to increase its investment into Women’s Health this year as the demand rises across the state….
Red Hatters celebrate Edna’s 98th birthday
Thunderstorm, floods and predictions of heavy rain did not deter a group of ladies from the Roving Red Hatters from gathering at the Kincumber Pub last week to celebrate the…
Dog attacks on Coast continue
Central Coast has the State’s highest dog ownership – and the highest dog attack statistics.
Business owners call for more action on skills shortages
Business owners and organisations at the top end of the Coast have implored Sarah McBride MP and Shadow Treasurer, Jim Chalmers to help address the skills shortage they are facing.
The Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, March 11, 2022. The lead stories from across the region in a brief audio/video format: Beaches and waterways full of debris and…
Dooralong School sale auction halted at last minute
The online auction for the former Dooralong School site was pulled at the last minute by the Department of Education last week, amid news that Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (Darkinjung) has explored options to lodge an Aboriginal Land Claim for the site.
Umina firies busy with flood and fire efforts
Local crews from Fire and Rescue NSW 340 Umina have been busy this last week helping their northern neighbours, helping out flood-effected communities in Lismore and battling a huge blaze…
Liberals name candidate for Dobell
Dr Michael Feneley AM has been named the Liberal candidate for the seat of Dobell
Warnings to stay away from floodwaters in case of contamination
SafeWork NSW is urging people to be wary of flood waters and muddy soil that could be contaminated by an infectious zoonotic disease. Leptospirosis is transmitted to humans from domestic…
Jackie Pearson awarded national grant to promote public interest journalism
Former editor and journalist of Central Coast Newspapers and local resident, Jackie Pearson, has received funding from the Walkley Foundation to help promote public interest journalism. Truepenny Media, the publisher…