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…
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$20M identified as no longer necessary to support community needs
Central Coast Council has agreed to a $20M write-off of internally restricted reserves that are “in excess of requirements” to meet community infrastructure needs. The money will come out of…
Desperate lack of trained swift water rescue teams on the Coast
The Fire Brigade Employee’s Union (FBEU) is calling on the NSW Government for increased resources on the Central Coast in response to climate change related disasters, including bushfires and floods….
Inquiry report into costs of remediation of sites containing coal ash repositories welcomed
The Coal Ash Community Alliance (CCA) welcomes the findings of the Inquiry, Costs of remediation of sites containing coal ash repositories, and commends the committee on producing a report that…
The Entrance Police Station to receive an upgrade
The Entrance MP, David Mehan, has welcomed the news that The Entrance Police Station is to receive a much needed upgrade. Mehan said that during a recent Budget Estimates hearing…
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…
Peninsula Villages reduces carbon footprint and water consumption
Not-for-profit aged care provider, Peninsula Villages, is determined to reduce its carbon footprint with the recent installation of solar panels and grey water storage tanks. The Villages’ Umina site, Springwood…
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…
Taking action to help older homeless women
The community group Action on Housing Older Women held a forum on March 10 to brainstorm housing solutions for homeless, elderly women on the Central Coast but still calls on…
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…
Free legal advice available for flood victims
Flood victims are eligible for free legal advice as they recover from the devastating rains over the weekend. Lawyers from the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW team stand ready to…