The Community Environment Network (CEN) is urging residents to put biodiversity before bikes by making a submission against Central Coast Council’s plans for a full-blown Mountain Bike Strategy. CEN spokesperson…
GREENPEACE activists on the Central Coast dialled up the pressure on Optus on February 27, urging the telco giant to commit to 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2025. A…
One Saratoga women is doing her bit to keep the community safe, spray painting circles and love hearts around potholes in her neighbourhood. Jennifer Hartich said unfinished road works on…
Five lucky students represented Chertsey Primary School at the opening of the Leagues Club Park in Gosford on February 26. The park was officially opened by NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian,…
The multi-million-dollar Kangy Angy Rail Maintenance Facility officially opened on Wednesday, February 24, ahead of the rollout of the New Intercity Fleet trains. Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance,…
There will be a week-long festival to mark International Women’s Day on Monday, March 8, with a wide raft of events planned until March 17. This year’s theme is: Women…
David Farmer, an accountant by profession, and with almost 40 years’ experience in local government in NSW and Queensland, is the new Chief Executive Officer of Central Coast Council. His…
Surf lifesavers, council lifeguards and the Volunteer Rescue Association worked together to rescue four people in distress at Toowoon Bay on February 22. The group was snorkelling off shore at…
Domestic violence advocate and mother of two, Bella Reeves, is raising $10,000 for the domestic violence charity RizeUp Australia with $4,202 already raised. RizeUp is a support service educating and…
Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, has announced that Council has resolved to hold a Constitutional Referendum on the reduction of councillors from 15 to nine. The referendum will be held…
NSW Labor is demanding that the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, put her hand up and take responsibility for the mess on the Central Coast created by her Government’s…
Residents have until March 3 to provide feedback on proposed accessibility and safety upgrades at Point Clare Station. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch,…
The crew at Macmasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club is delighted that the State Government has given a $320,700 grant to Central Coast Council to build a revetment wall at…
The ‘must know’ stories from across the Central Coast. This week: Facebook ban reversed, E-petition reaches over 20,000 signatures, 42% rate rise for some possible, Premier visits Coast, nurses appeal,…
The Terrigal boardwalk project is nearing completion with finishing touches now underway. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the installation of hardwood decking…
Central Coast commuters lost one of their greatest champions when Kevin Parish died on February 19 at the age of 89. One of the founding members of the Central Coast…
Aged care nurses and supporters protested in Gosford on February 24 to highlight the need for staffing ratios and greater transparency of government funding linked to care. Retired nurse of…
Coast Shelter’s new CEO Michael Starr is a man on a mission. Starr took the helm early this year and is determined to agitate for more social and transitional housing…
An aged care provider at Umina Beach has welcomed a new trio of centenarians to its 100 club. Peninsula Villages residents Doris Wills, Hazel Draper and Allen Badman joined the…
A new homelessness and support service will open at Woy Woy’s CWA Hall on Thursday, February 25 from 6pm. Central Coast Disaster Relief (CCDR) is an organisation that aims to…