Regional panel refuses permission for housing west of the M1 motorway
A $53m plan to create a 246-lot housing development west of the M1 at Mardi has been knocked back by the Central Coast and Hunter Regional Planning Panel.
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Glimmer of light for promised carpark
There may be a glimmer of light for local commuters who are wondering about the location of a new commuter carpark at Woy Woy Station, with fences constructed recently at…
Rescue helicopter attends to child pulled unconscious from pool
An unconscious three-year-old boy who was pulled from a pool in Bateau Bay was attended to by paramedics on Sunday (Feb 20) who flew in on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
No trains today
Central Coast commuters are being left stranded on platforms today as a result of a large-scale industrial dispute between Transport for NSW and the Rail Tram and Bus Union over…
Rayon Riot returns to celebrate all things women
The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus is ready to shake off the lockdown shackles and relaunch its 2022 program in time for International Women’s Day with their annual Cabaret event ‘Rayon…
Nursing homes not in need of Defence Force assistance
Local aged care organisations have welcomed the news that Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will be able to support staff if work shortages intensify. No local organisations have received that…
Environment group to hold workshop on character statement for Pearl Beach
Local residents have been invited to a Pearl Beach planning workshop this month to help discuss the future of the beachside suburb. The workshop will be held at Pearl Beach…
Return to work help welcome but housing is key issue for those fleeing domestic violence
Community organisations who help women escaping abusive relationships to live in refuges have welcomed a recent announcement that these women will be offered grants of up to $5,000 to help…
Wicks looks forward to hearing from young people about online experiences
Young locals will have a chance to have their say about the risks they face online as part of an extended inquiry into online safety. Federal Member for Robertson Lucy…
Man arrested for series of property thefts
A 27-year-old male from Woy Woy has been arrested on a series of charges following reports of numerous property offences on the Peninsula. Brisbane Water Proactive Crime Team said they…
Firefighters rescue trapped driver
A group of local firefighters have rescued a driver whose car had slipped 10 metres down an embankment in Daleys Point on February 10. The Fire and Rescue NSW 340…
Business scholar returns to her roots
A former Brisbane Water Secondary College student and budding business scholar has returned to her roots, securing a full-time job at a local school teaching business studies, legal studies, and…
Oyster farmers clean up Brisbane Water foreshore
Local oyster farmers will descend onto the foreshore of the Brisbane Water next Tuesday to help tackle waste for the mass industry-led clean-up event ‘Tide to Tip’. The group will…
New trauma kit for Avoca Boardriders
The Avoca Boardriders club was one of 15 east coast clubs to be presented with a trauma kit recently by Surfing NSW. North Shelly Boardriders also received a kit. The…
Community steps in to restore Berith St beach entrance
Members of the Umina Community Group (UCG) have been keeping busy in the summer months by working to restore the Berith St beach entrance to its pre-COVID state. A group…
Three podium places for Umina youth in ‘best of the best’ series
SURF LIFE SAVING Umina Surf Life Saving Club’s youth squad has achieved high placings in the Shaw and Partner’s Summer of Surf Series against the best of the best in…
TV adventure show filmed at Doyalson
Cast and crew were on site at Dooralong on February 14 for the filming of the second season of the socially-conscious TV series Australian All Stars. Filming for the TV…
Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, Feb 18, 2022. COVID infections maintain their spread across the region as reported by CCN’s official daily data.The Premier has announced an…
Planning panel to hear Mardi development plan despite Council knock back
A plan to create a 246-lot residential development in Mardi that has already been knocked back by Council will come under scrutiny this week by the Regional Planning Panel.
Coast clubs gear up for 2022 rugby season
RUGBY UNION With the start of Central Coast rugby season less than two months away, the 10 teams in the competition – Avoca Beach, Gosford, Kariong, Terrigal, Hornsby, The Bay,…