Police visit bearing gifts for families
Officers from Brisbane Water Police District made a heartfelt visit to Ronald McDonald House in Newcastle earlier this week, bearing gifts to show their support for families going through a…
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What it takes to be medico on the rescue helicopter
There are few paramedics who know better than Jeremy Veness the extent of training required to secure a place on the Central Coast Westpac Rescue Helicopter critical care medical team….
Eight candidates registered for Council election so far
There are just eight names registered so far with the NSW Electoral Commission as candidates in the September 14 Council election. They are: Lisa Bellamy (Gosford West Ward); Kevin Brooks…
Countdown to sleepout
Business and community leaders will brave single digit temperatures on Friday, August 2, for the annual Coast Shelter Sleepout, raising awareness and vital funds in support of the organisation’s homelessness…
Commuter carpark to be sold for $1
The Woy Woy Commuter Carpark is changing owners. Central Coast Council will sell it to the NSW Department of Transport for $1. But Administrator Rik Hart says it’s a good…
Coasties blitz gruelling training exercise
A Central Coast team has taken top honours at Australia’s largest search and rescue training exercise. More than 600 entrants competed in NavShield in the Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park in north-east…
Place to go for gluten-free bakery treats
Heatherbrae’s Pies at Ourimbah is one of three Australian heritage-style cafe bakeries in NSW which are popular for their high-quality handmade pies and delectable menu treats. The Ourimbah bakery and…
People power wins the day at Pippi Point
After three years of campaigning, Davistown residents are in celebration mode after Administrator Rik Hart gave the Pippi Point off-leash dog area a reprieve at the July 23 Central Coast…
Independent voices emerge for Council elections
EDITORIAL As the Central Coast Council elections approach on September 14, the political landscape is already heating up with an intriguing array of non-party candidates stepping into the fray. The…
Minns’ drug summit lacking in detail
The lack of detail in the Drug Summit announced recently by Premier Chris Minns has been questioned by Joe Coyte, the executive director of Central Coast alcohol and drug rehabilitation…
MP weds love of his life
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has tied the knot with partner, Shaylee Hilton. The two met in Year 4 while studying at Central Coast Grammar School. The wedding took…
Coast nurses demand more pay
Public sector nurses and midwives from Gosford, Wyong and Woy Woy Hospitals rallied on July 23 to fight for fair pay. The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members are…
Red Bus gets behind Coast Shelter
Red Bus CDC NSW has unveiled a specially wrapped bus featuring the Coast Shelter, marking the beginning of a significant community partnership. The partnership was announced during a Service Commencement…
Kariong base for firefighting drone
Kariong Fire and Rescue Station has become the base for the Central Coast’s firefighting drone operations, a move set to strengthen the region’s emergency response capabilities. The first firefighting drone…
Funding up for grabs for community projects
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan, Mannering Park and Summerland Point can apply for up to $30,000 in funding for projects and infrastructure to improve their…
OWN helps stock the pantry
The Older Women’s Network (OWN) Deepwater has added the Woy Woy Community Food Pantry to its list of recipients for donations and recently handed over $500 to help restock. The…
All aboard to celebrate train driver John
One of the state’s longest serving train drivers marked 55 years of service on the railways of NSW. John Szabo was joined at Gosford station by colleagues, friends, family and…
SOS campaigner to run for Council
Save Our Sand (SOS) no-seawall campaigner Corinne Lamont has indicated she will stand as a candidate in the September 14 Central Coast Council election. A dedicated campaigner for the Coast…
Gosford SES volunteer heads to Canada
Phillip Sheils of Gosford unit is one of two State Emergency Service NSW volunteers deployed to Canada on July 19 to join an international effort to contain out of control…
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…