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Andrew’s Bridge legacy to be retained

Transport for NSW has given assurances that the name Andrew’s Bridge will be retained on the footbridge at Lisarow once the railway station revamp is complete. The move follows concerns…


Spencer RFS appoints new captain

Alison Wade has officially been declared the first female captain for Spencer’s Rural Fire Service Brigade. Spencer RFS is the first and only brigade she has been with since 2004….


Community outreach projects ‘in the bag’

Bringing joy and kindness back to the community is the Rotary Club of Woy Woy’s focus this Christmas, with the club participating in two new community outreach projects. President Joan…


Woy Woy Wharf construction to continue

It has been confirmed construction of the Woy Woy Woy wharf will continue despite the current financial crisis and suspension of Central Coast Council. With work commencing in August, the…


Over 400 new trees planted in Guyangil Park

Work to transform Umina Beach’s Guyangil Park into a nature reserve is underway following concerns wildlife and native plants had been neglected. Local volunteers from GUST (Grow Urban Shade Trees)…



Liberty Foundation wins award

The animal rehoming organisation, Liberty Foundation, has won the award for Outstanding New Rescue Group at the annual Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards for its work in finding homes for…



New Kariong Fire Station opens

The new Kariong Fire Station and Zone Office was officially opened on November 3, following a $2.75M investment from the NSW Government. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch,…


Poppy display marks War Memorial centenary

A new installation around the Celtic Cross War Memorial in the grounds of Gosford Anglican Church celebrates the centenary of the memorial’s installation as the Coast prepares to celebrate Remembrance…




Weekly Video News 5@5

[November 5, 2020] The week’s top stories from across the Central Coast: The Administrator Dick Persson and Rick Hart our council’s Batman and Robin take charge. Coast family’s isolation story….


Woy Woy eyesore about to get a makeover

A graffitied brick wall in Woy Woy is getting an artistic makeover, all thanks to the vision and motivations of one community member. Woy Woy resident June Killington said she…



Twelve new firefighters

The Central Coast has 12 new firefighters, following their recent graduation at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Emergency Services Academy. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for…