Possible reprieve for Gosford Library
A report will come back in March outlining possible future uses.
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Answers sought over long day care closure
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has asked Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car for some answers in the wake of the abrupt closure of Peninsula Long Day Care…
New pathway to health and fitness industry
TAFE NSW has ushered in a new course for aspiring fitness professionals on the Central Coast to cater to surging demand in the health and fitness industry post-COVID. For the…
Local youth radio a springboard for young presenter
ROAR! Youth Disability Radio is an hour-long show which broadcasts every Monday evening on local community radio station CoastFM 963. In its three-and-a-half-year residence on the airwaves, the show has…
Democracy and Central Coast Council
EDITORIAL This week, the Central Coast Council demonstrated the hallmarks of a functioning local democracy, public involvement, spirited debate and clear decisions. Tuesday’s council meeting, while lengthy and at times…
Local appeal to join the police force after record pay increases
As NSW Police Force officers celebrate their recent hard-won pay rise, the search is on for new recruits. The Tuggerah Lakes Police District recruitment branch is looking for people on…
New coal ash committee a box-ticking exercise
The Future Sooner community group says a Coal Ash Advisory Committee set to be established by the NSW Government could be “yet another box ticking exercise”. The committee is to…
Coasties’ stories of the things that ‘made them’
Six Central Coast residents are among 100 NSW seniors who have shared stories that ‘made them’ in the milestone 10th edition of Seniors’ Stories – marking 1,000 short stories published…
Fast-tracking road repairs
The NSW Government has sped up the delivery of new funding for Central Coast Council to repair roads and transport infrastructure damaged during natural disasters. Council is among the first…
Paddle out to support young DV victims
Central Coast surfers, surf ski riders, kayakers and swimmers are being called upon to help create The World’s Largest Ever Paddle Out in support of young survivors of domestic violence…
Toddler injured when boat trailer rolled
Tuggerah Lakes Police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an accident involving a child at Blue Haven on Sunday, November 24. Emergency services were called to a home…
Two Pearl Beach champions recognised
Pearl Beach locals Lynne Lillico and Beverley Lapacek have received 2024 Gosford Community Champion Awards. The awards go to people who go above and beyond to make a positive contribution…
Child poverty on the Central Coast
New data has revealed that about 14 per cent of children on the Central Coast live in poverty. Landmark research commissioned by the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) puts…
New multi-purpose vessel stationed at Tuggerah Lakes
Marine Rescue NSW has taken delivery of its eighth and final multi-purpose vessel (MPV) to enhance flood response capability across the state. The new 6m vessel, known as MR 26,…
Tony tends locks of four generations in one family
When so much bad news dominates the headlines, the story of a Long Jetty barber who cuts the hair of four generations in one family is definitely a feel-good story….
Students treated to special rescue chopper visit
Green Point Christian College students were treated to a special visit by the region’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service recently. The visit was all thanks to Westpac and its school landing…
Coast Shelter Christmas appeal more critical than ever
With a staggering 55 per cent increase in demand for its services in the past financial year, Coast Shelter is urging the community to rally together for its 2024 Christmas…
More EV charging stations for Coast
The Central Coast is powering up with 17 new electric vehicle (EV) charger sites, featuring 30 ports to be installed across the region. The $20M EV Destination Charging grants program…
Yarn bombing draws attention to domestic violence
The Zonta Club Central Coast has co-ordinated a Yarn Bomb installation of colourful knitted wraps on trees in Gosford to draw attention to domestic and family violence. Zonta members have…
Jet ski-free area for Ettalong Beach
New waterway restrictions are to be introduced at Ettalong Beach, creating a Paddle Craft Only Area in response to community concerns about water safety. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said…