Central Coast air show a resounding success
The air show held at Central Coast Airport was a resounding success, attracting an estimated 15,000 people from near and far over the two days of May 22 and 23….
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Administrator implores the community to get the facts around asset sales
Central Coast Council is reminding the community to have their say on the next stage of the asset sales program, Tranche 3, which closes for consultation at 5pm on Friday,…
Immunisation Program seeks to arrest decline in flu shots ahead of winter
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging residents to have their flu shots, with free vaccines now available to eligible recipients through GPs, community health clinics and chemists as part…
School closures, dead fish inspire formation of new Indigenous Party
A new political party hopes to be accredited in time to field candidates in the next Federal election, focussing on the seat of Robertson. Paperwork for the Indigenous Party of…
The Weekly News 5@5
Coast Community News 5@5 May 21. Coming up this week: IPART approves rate rise, the coast is on track to get a new private hospital, students call out the government and march for climate change, new federal budget promises to upskill Coasties, and a film on sexual liberation.
New Park&Ride car park for Showground Road
The commuter car park on Showground Road in Gosford will soon become a Park&Ride car park, an NSW government initiative to free up more spaces for public transport customers. The…
Firemen recognised for long service
More than 70 Rural Fire Service volunteers on the Coast have been recognised for their service. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Central Coast District celebrated the achievements of…
Calls grow for the removal of shark nets
Central Coast Council has joined other councils in the state in expressing its lack of support of shark nets and urging the State Government to look at alternatives. The news…
F35A Fighter centre-stage at Central Coast Airshow
The Central Coast Sky Surfers (CCSS), based at Point Clare, will just one of the many groups exhibiting at the inaugural Central Coast Airshow at Warnervale over the weekend of…
Hart takes the reins as the new Administrator
It might be Rik Hart’s first stint as a Council Administrator, but he comes to the job with a wealth of experience in local government. Hart, who took over as…
Labor MPs call for more time on asset sales
With submissions on proposed Tranche 3 asset sales in the region to close on May 28, Labor MPs on the Central Coast are calling on Central Coast Council Administrator Rik…
Spencer community calls for better access to emergency services
The small riverside community of Spencer is tired of being left high and dry whenever a natural disaster occurs and is agitating for Federal, State and Local Government help in…
Falun Dafa tour hits Peninsula
A nationwide car tour is expected to hit the Peninsula this weekend with aims to raise awareness about the practice of organ harvesting in China. The Falun Dafa tour will…
Referendum on number of Councillors and wards set for September 4
Although there will be no Central Coast Council elections this year, Peninsula residents will still be expected to go the polls on September 4 along with all residents in the…
Pearl Beach political activist says democracy dealt a blow
Pearl Beach resident, academic, and political activist, Klaas Woldring, says the recent decision to launch a public inquiry into Central Coast Council, leaving the organisation under administration, is “letting democracy…
Calls grow for the removal of shark nets
Calls for the removal of shark nets at Umina and Killcare beaches have been made following concerns the nets provide ‘a false sense of security’. Since the launch of its…
Mary Mac’s calls for more volunteers
In celebration of National Volunteers Week, Mary Mac’s Place at Woy Woy is putting out the call for volunteers to help provide support and companionship to vulnerable members of the…
Ettalong Beach in running for Top Tourism Town Award
Ettalong Beach has been nominated as a finalist in the inaugural NSW Top Tourism Town Awards for 2021. With voting closing last Friday, May 14, the public had the chance…
Fireman Dan recognised with long service medal
A local fireman has been awarded a prestigious long-service medal for his dedication to helping the community at an awards ceremony at Mingara Recreation Club on Sunday, May 16. Dan…
Budget leaves Northern end of Central Coast behind again – McBride
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said there were clear winners and losers in the 2021/22 Budget, but the northern end of the Central Coast had been left behind again….