Coast Shelter in crisis call out
Coast Shelter is in crisis and is calling on community organisations and businesses in the region to offer more support, particularly by registering a team for this year’s sleepout on…
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Free Boomerang Bags at Kincumber
Kincumber Boomerang Bags was formed in 2017 with the goal of achieving a plastic-free environment and reducing waste. “As of this year we’ve made more than 10 000 bags, something…
Possible reprieve for bowling club
Gosford Bowling Club might have another five years of action if the Leagues Club takes up an offer from Central Coast Council for a final lease over the land. Central…
Second candidate announced for Council election
Stephen Sizer has announced he will stand as a candidate in the September 14 Council election, joining Kevin Brooks on the Ratepayers’ Choice ticket. Sizer currently works as a senior…
Improving access to the wetlands
The access road to the Central Coast Wetlands at Tuggerah is set for a facelift. Crown Lands NSW has approved a grant of just over half a million dollars to…
Alarming homelessness statistics
The 4 Voices organisation has compiled some alarming statistics regarding homelessness on the Central Coast following its visit to the region earlier this year as part of its 40 towns…
NAISDA graduates shine
NAISDA, Australia’s leading performing arts training organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, recently celebrated the remarkable achievements of its talented graduates from the Class of 2023 at a…
Carving a path to future during “year from hell”
A Central Coast mother of three has put aside the pain of personal tragedy to make a commitment to train the next generation of audiometrists. While most locals were celebrating…
Remediation work for Gosford carpark
A significant program of remediation works will take place at Gosford city carpark from July 12 to repair, maintain and extend its lifespan. Central Coast Council Acting Director Environment and…
Have your say on playspace update
Central Coast Council is inviting the community to provide input into the re-design and upgrade of the current playspace at Picnic Point Reserve, The Entrance. The existing playspace has reached…
Streamlining water management on the Central Coast is long overdue
The good news this week is that significant changes are on the cards for the Central Coast’s water and sewer management as the NSW Parliament considers a pivotal Bill. This…
Check those smoke alarms
Last winter, the Central Coast was home to the third highest reported number of residential fires in NSW, with kitchen fires the most common. Winter 2023 saw 243 fires in…
Help shape Council’s disability plan
Central Coast Council is calling on community members with a lived experience of disability, their family members, carers, and advocates working in the local disability sector, to apply to join…
Changed traffic conditions at Wyong
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions next week on the Pacific Hwy at Wyong, to carry out utility investigations along Panonia Rd, Howarth St and Rose St. To…
Nominate now for Community Champion awards
Central Coast residents wanting to shine a spotlight on individuals who are going above and beyond are encouraged to nominate them in the inaugural Gosford Community Champion Awards. Member for…
Noisy works around Avoca Lagoon
Things are set to get a bit noisy around Avoca Lagoon. Central Coast Council will be replacing the water transfer trunk main under the lagoon as part of its commitment…
Opal card fares rise on July 1
Central Coast commuters can expect a slight hike in their travel expenditure from July 1. Opal card prices will rise by an average of 3.6 per cent and the weekly…
Brightest students shine at science challenge
More than 400 of the Central Coast’s brightest students took part in the annual Science and Engineering Challenge at St Edward’s College on June 18-19. Started in Gosford in 2000…
Recognising our top volunteers
Volunteering Central Coast has recognised a number of individuals and organisations at this year’s Volunteer Celebration Awards, held on June 17, 2024, at the Erina Centre. “This year, we received…
Rates to go up by 4.8 per cent on July 1
Rates will rise by 4.8 per cent from July 1, after Central Coast Council adopted its budget and operational plan for the 2024-25 financial year at its June 25 meeting….