A new library and a new chapter for Gosford
EDITORIAL It has taken more than three decades, but Gosford finally has the regional library that has long been promised. It was first envisaged 30 years ago and the doors…
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Protecting the squirrel glider
Central Coast Council has developed a draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan (SMP) to help ensure that local bushland continues to support this threatened species, while balancing development needs for…
Tragic end to missing man search
Police located the body of a man during a search of bushland at Wondabyne in Brisbane Water National Park. It is believed to be an 18-year-old man reported missing. He…
Shark net removal trial canned for this year
The proposed trial of shark net removal at three beaches, including one on the Central Coast, will not happen this year following a fatality at Long Reef Beach on Saturday,…
Be on the lookout for ticks on pets
Emergency vets at the Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) in Gosford are urging pet owners to stay vigilant with parasite prevention, following a sharp rise in paralysis tick cases. In recent…
Kids Shed teaches skills and life lessons
A group of children who have been attending the Erina Kids Shed program have learned valuable life skills while working on a community project. On September 4, they presented four…
Call for more action to save woodland
Peninsula Residents’ Association has welcomed an announcement from Central Coast Council that it will strengthen the endangered Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland (UCSW), but says a more comprehensive plan is needed…
Big boost for Words on the Waves
Words on the Waves Writers Festival is one of 62 arts organisations to share in $15.4M in funding in the inaugural Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) two-year funding round,…
Freemasons save the day for Berkeley Vale centre
One fateful Monday morning, a Board member opening up the Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre noticed pools of water in the hallway, and there was even more water on the storeroom…
Rotary club Tubs for Taree project a huge success
Kincumber Rotary Club and several others in District 9685 participated in a hugely successful project to collect essential food and personal items for families impacted by recent flooding in Taree….
Technology upgrades for Gosford carpark
Central Coast Council is continuing to progress technology upgrades for the Gosford City Carpark in Baker St, with the view to make parking more accessible and extending opening hours on…
Special insight for young leaders
Layne Paull of North Avoca recently participated in the 2025 National Leadership Forum in Canberra. The four-day conference for young Australian and emerging Pacific leaders focused on values-driven leadership, connection…
New playspace at Tuggerawong ready for outdoor fun
A new playspace on the former community hall site at Tuggerawong is now ready for outdoor fun for children of all ages. The new district-level playspace has transformed the area at…
Warm blankets give comfort to those in need
With demand for winter warmers increasing, a $20,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF) to Warm Blankets for Everyone has helped provide more than 1,800 high-quality blankets to…
Increased vandalism at public toilets
There has been a recent increase in vandalism across the region’s public toilets, with six sites significantly damaged in just one week. At Umina Beach (Peninsula Recreation Precinct), the toilets…
Toukley seniors hit the road with new bus
Toukley 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre has a new bus thanks to a $72,070 grant from the State Government Community Building Partnership Program. The grant will replace their outdated…
Last days to apply for gifted education program
With the closing date looming, Porters Creek Public School has issued a last-minute reminder for parents of Year 4 and Year 5 pupils to put in an application for the…
Winning women, muscle men, and the heart of the Coast
Editorial – What a time to reflect on the quiet strength of our locals from the Central Coast. Our women have been showing the world what real power looks like,…
Urgent warning about police impersonators
NSW Police are urgently warning the public about a rise in scam calls that appear to come from trusted NSW Police Force numbers – including the Marine Area Command (or…
Join the ranks of on-call firefighters
Have you ever considered becoming an on-call firefighter? Fire and Rescue NSW Station 341 Kariong will be hosting an information session on Saturday, September 6, at 7pm. Head over to…