Budgewoi team completes 1000km kayak challenge
It was day 15 of a 1000-kilometre kayak challenge in aid of San Remo’s Camp Breakaway when paddler Brian Dorfling revealed he had ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE (he insisted on the capital letters).
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AMP Foundation seeks to fund community impact projects
AMP is making available A$1M in grants to individuals who are working on a project that has positive community impact
Coast athlete shines on world stage
Terrigal athlete Allanah Pitcher’s historic teams silver medal was the highlight for NSW at the 2022 World Race Walking Team Championships held in Oman over the weekend. NSW had three…
Isla shaves hair for Leukaemia Foundation
Toukley’s Isla Cameron is taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave for the Leukaemia Foundation on 12 March.
Lakes Beach suffers shocking erosion event
Lakes Beach has suffered what is now being viewed as the worst case of coastal erosion for the top end of the Coast.
Coasties rally to help flood victims to the north
As Coasties battle their own flooding issues following huge rainfalls over the past week, they have also rallied to support those to the north of us with a massive collection…
All beaches and sporting grounds remain closed
As of Monday, March 7, 2022, all 15 patrolled beaches and all of the 74 council-run sporting grounds have been formally closed, with the possible exception of the Central Coast…
Development tracker improving but not fixed yet
Central Coast Council says previously missing documents relating to development applications (DAs) are now uploaded on its website. Council has acknowledged there are still issues with the DA Tracker and…
Central Coast included in disaster relief declaration
The NSW Government has issued a disaster relief declaration for many parts of coastal NSW, including the Central Coast Local Government Area. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch…
Bushfire recovery grant funding will see a radio network established in rural areas
An emergency radio system is to be established to cover rural areas from the Lower Hawkesbury to Yarramalong, using $600,000 in funding from the national Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants…
Gentle walk turns into emergency response situation
When Manu Kieran-Black decided to go for a pleasant walk along Forresters Beach on February 21, he little suspected he would become an integral part of an emergency rescue operation…
New cricket gear for Terrigal Matcham juniors
CRICKET Terrigal Matcham Cricket Club will soon be in possession of three new kits from Hart Sports Equipment thanks to $2,500 in funding from the Australian Sports Foundation’s (ASF) Active…
Khrystyna bakes traditional Ukrainian Easter bread to support her homeland
San Remo resident Khrystyna Rayner is fundraising for Ukraine, her home country, by making Paska bread, a Ukrainian traditional food that is baked for Easter.
New fresh food markets come to Woy Woy
A local couple is preparing to launch a fresh food market in the heart of the Peninsula this month to help showcase local grocers. The market will start on March…
Empire Bay researcher uncovers fascinating WWI hero
An Empire Bay researcher has uncovered a fascinating story about a local World War One commando whose bravery in the Flanders Fields help save the lives of his men. Trish…
Central Coast Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, March 4, 2022. The lead stories from across the region in a brief audio/video format: Flooding and storms cause chaos, Beach contamination…
BJ Murray to stand as UAP candidate in Robertson
Local mental health worker and former nurse, Barbara Jane Murray, has announced she will stand as a United Australia Party (UAP) candidate for the seat of Robertson at the upcoming…
Tesch wants to see more Coast women run for Parliament
When women support women, women win was the motto for a special event hosted by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, on February 16 welcoming female Members of Parliament and Members…
Residents call for a major fix on Glenrock Pde, Tascott
Koolewong and Point Clare/Tascott Progress Association is calling for a major fix for Glenrock Pde at Tascott, with the stretch between Tascott and Koolewong railway stations in a shocking state…
Killcare resident celebrated with community honour
A Killcare resident has been bestowed a ‘Community Recognition Award’ by the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association at a ceremony at Wagstaffe Hall last month. Lisa Mount received the honour…