Marine Rescue kept busy during June
More than 60 search and rescue missions were carried out by Marine Rescue volunteers across Central Coast and Hunter units during June according to figures released by Marine Rescue NSW…
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War of words over proposed Harbour Bridge toll
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is calling for answers from Central Coast Labor MPs following revelations that the State Government is considering introducing two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge….
New program aimed at beefing up cyber security
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed a new grants program aimed at increasing cyber literacy for those most at risk of being impacted by cyber crime. The Federal Government…
The serious need to address homelessness
EDITORIAL: The Central Coast, often overlooked in broader state and federal policies, is facing a growing homelessness crisis that demands immediate and serious attention. Recent reports and research published by…
Last ditch effort to save Pippi Point off-leash dog area
Members of the Save Pippi Point group will be out in force at the Central Coast Council meeting on Tuesday, July 23, as Administrator Rik Hart considers the latest staff…
Changed traffic conditions at Kariong
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Monday, July 22, on the Central Coast Highway to carry out asphalt repair work between Wisemans Ferry Rd and Corrumbine Creek…
Deep ecology workshop coming to Narara
A Deep Ecology workshop will be conducted at Narara Ecovillage on October 25-27 by John Seed and Tema Milstein. It will be presented by the Rainforest Information Centre (which will…
Pat Farmer’s Quicksand run planned for Terrigal
Ultramarathon legend Pat Farmer has run from the North Pole to the South Pole, he is a multiple world record holder, and now he’s ready to stage an event on…
Rail hold-ups on weekend overnight
Coasties planning a trip to Sydney on the weekend will be interested to know of changes to the rail system on July 20 and 21. Essential trackwork will see buses…
Candidate forum for West ward
Woy Woy Peninsula Residents Association (PRA) will host a candidate forum for prospective Gosford West Ward councillors on Thursday, August 22. “All Peninsula residents, owners and renters should attend to…
Locals attend Captain Flinders’ reburial in England
The renowned explorer who named local man Bungaree ‘The First Australian’ was reburied in his birth village over the weekend. In a poignant ceremony last Saturday, July 12, the remains…
Greyhound industry inquiry “grossly inadequate”
Central Coast animal activists have slammed Member for Wyong and Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris for not shutting down the greyhound racing industry in the light of a…
Central Coast tops state for storm damage
The Central Coast was the most active region for storm-related incidents across the state in the first half of this year, recording hundreds more incidents than any other area. From…
Men’s Shed members take up tools
A large timber cutting bandsaw for ripping timber to size, and a half sheet metal cutting guillotine are two new additions at Gosford Men’s Shed that members can’t wait to…
Federal homelessness program expands to the Coast
A program helping to break down barriers to accessing government payments and services for people experiencing homelessness has expanded to include the Central Coast. The region is one of nine…
Ruby set to turn 100
Toukley VIEW Club has celebrated the very special birthday of a very special member. Ruby Colenutt joined VIEW in 1999 and is still an active member of the Toukley club….
Outstanding year for Toukley Lions Club
Toukley Lions Club and Northlakes Leos have had another outstanding year raising more than $50,000 for a number of community causes and programs. Activities initiated by Toukley Lions Club throughout…
Drag bingo at the Fun Haus
Get ready for a night of laughter, surprises, and unforgettable entertainment at Drag Bingo on Thursday, July 18, at the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford. FunHaus Drag Bingo has quickly…
NAIDOC Week fun at Tuggerah
A community celebration at Tuggerah on July 10 was one of more than 120 community events statewide to share in $348,000 in funding to help mark NAIDOC Week. The Aboriginal…
Engineering scholarships for Coasties
Three Central Coast students are among 20 at Charles Sturt University to receive scholarships from Transgrid under a $2M program to help develop the next generation of engineers, address the…