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Seniors’ Festival returns during April

With more than a quarter of the region’s population aged over 60, the spotlight will shine on them when the Seniors’ Festival returns with a wide range of activities during…






Flooding clean-up is well underway

Over the past week, communities around the foreshore of Tuggerah Lakes and in the valleys, banded together to start the massive mopping up after the flooding caused by more than…



Musical mission of mercy

One music teacher in the remote town of Wilcannia has impacted not only the lives of her students but also a local broker here on the Central Coast. Inspired by…


Dancing is back!

Get ready to put on your dancing shoes because as of Monday, March 29, there will be no restrictions on dancing at pubs, nightclubs, and weddings across the Central Coast and NSW.


The Weekly News 5@5

Central Coast News 5@5 March 26: Coming up this week: Central Coast flooding causes havoc – Acting Council CEO Rik Hart updates on damage to infrastructure – Two new COVID…


Call for more in-home care workers

Trusted Home Care is putting a call out for more qualified staff as it starts to take on more complex clients. From humble beginnings, the in-home aged and disability care…



LGA applauds National Plastics Plan

Central Coast Council says the Federal Government’s recently released National Plastics Plan aligns with the vision and objectives of Council’s own Waste Resource Management Strategy 2020-2030 with its focus on…


Workshops prepare seniors for emergencies

As part of this year’s Seniors Festival starting in April, a series of Are You Ready? emergency preparedness workshops will be held for community members over the age of 55…


Debate on e-petition delayed

Labor MPs across the Central Coast have denounced the State Government for delaying debate on an e-petition signed by more than 20,000 residents calling for a judicial inquiry into Central…


Call for more training resources on Coast

In the wake of the recent rains, the Fire Brigade Employee’s Union (FBEU) is calling on the NSW Government for increased resources on the Central Coast in response to climate…


Portaloos at the ready

Portaloos made a reappearance at Davistown following torrential rain from March 18-23 as the area’s drainage and sewerage systems once again failed to cope. The emergency measure was a repeat…


Paid visitor parking at beaches on its way

Beaches at Terrigal Beach, Avoca Beach, North Avoca, Macmasters Beach, Copacabana, Forresters Beach and Wamberal are on the list of Coast beaches earmarked for paid visitor parking. Lakeside and other…


Reprieve for Status of Women Advisory Committee

Central Coast Council’s Status of Women Advisory Committee has had a reprieve. Former Gosford Councillor Vicki Scott, who was instrumental in setting up the committee in 2005, has applauded Council’s…