Homelessness Connect Day
A Homelessness Connect Day focusing on the health and wellbeing supports available will be held at Wyong on Wednesday, August 7, during Homelessness Week. On any given night, 122,494 people…
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Call for firm commitment on Gosford TAFE project
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is calling for action from the State Government on the purchase of the former Gosford council chambers site in Mann St for a new TAFE,…
Lee Erlin joins Ratepayers’ Choice ticket
Lee Erlin will join Kevin Brooks and Stephen Sizer on the Ratepayers’ Choice ticket for the September 14 Council election, standing for Gosford West Ward. Erlin has lived in the…
Labor Party backs No vote at referendum
The Labor Party of NSW will not support the proposed reduction of councillor numbers on Central Coast Council to be presented as a referendum on September 14. The referendum will…
Two new roles for Crouch
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has two new roles in the NSW Shadow Cabinet. Opposition Leader Mark Speakman has appointed Crouch as Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, and Shadow…
Reptile park and Mariners join forces
The Australian Reptile Park and the Central Coast Mariners are joining forces to strengthen community ties. Every adult, child or concession holder who holds an annual pass to the reptile…
Mangrove Mountain group push to save bushland after Administrator’s rezoning
Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community Group has joined an alliance of Central Coast groups in calling on Planning Minister Paul Scully to reject a Central Coast Council rezoning proposal affecting…
Maths whizzes get set to shine
Thousands of school students from across the Central Coast are set to put their maths skills to the test in the annual Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. Starting on…
Day trip to Lion Island turns sour
A jet skier drifted several kilometres out to sea on the outgoing tide after his watercraft lost power near Lion Island on Saturday, July 27. When the jet ski broke…
Recognised for dedication and compassion
Jessica Cain-Westaway from Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services has received a NSW Government Community Service Award for her “unwavering dedication and compassion in her role as the Cancer Navigator”. Minister for…
McKinna announces 15-person team to contest Council election
Former Gosford Mayor and Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna will spearhead a 15-person team of candidates at the September 14 Council election. Team Central Coast will field three candidates for each…
Mystery of jaw bone found on Umina beach finally solved
Advancements in DNA technology have revealed the identity of a 44-year-old jawbone discovered on Umina Beach in 2020. Woy Woy resident, Toyah Evans, made the gruesome discovery in the sand…
Local MP praises new financial hardship directives for telcos
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed new directives from the Federal Government making it mandatory for telecommunication companies to provide financial hardship assistance to all customers experiencing difficulties paying…
Second veterans’ forum
A second forum for the veterans’ community to discuss matters relating to veterans and their families will be held at Ettalong on August 5. Organised once again by Member for…
Environmental group holds Tree Day fun
Central Coast Council’s Environmental Volunteer Program has three new officers and has so far this year been involved in National Volunteer Week, Harvest Festival and the 5 Lands Walk. The…
Long Jetty amenities newer but smaller
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed the return of an amenities building in the Long Jetty Foreshore Reserve, albeit with reduced facilities. Central Coast Council commenced renewal works…
Permanent solution needed for stormwater concerns
Toowoon Bay residents fear stagnant water pooling at the base of beach access stairs at the end of Binburra Ave is a health and environmental concern. Following heavy rain and…
Improving native fish migration
Central Coast Council is collaborating with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in testing a new way to encourage Australian native fish to move across creek and river weirs,…
Get ready for 3G switchover
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is urging Coasties to ensure their phones are prepared for the 3G switchover from September 1. The estimated number of 4G mobile handsets that could…
Expert panel lined-up for citizens inquiry
Future Sooner has assembled a panel of eight of Australia’s leading doctors, professors, academics and health experts for its Citizens Inquiry on August 25. It will be the first inquiry…