Dinner’s on us – State Government
The State Budget, handed down on November 17, saw local businesses win big, with all NSW residents aged over 18 to receive vouchers valued at $100 to be used at…
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REZ announced for Central Coast and Hunter
The state’s fourth Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is to be established in the Central Coast/Hunter region following legislation passed by State Parliament on November 17. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…
Animal rehab centre to open at Somersby
The RSPCA’s Central Coast Shelter at Somersby closed to the public on November 7 to make way for a dedicated rehabilitation centre for animals who suffer from anxiety and behavioural…
$1M in funding for Wamberal Beach protection works
Central Coast Council has been awarded close to $1M to help fund emergency coastal protection works at Wamberal Beach, following storms which decimated the coastline and saw beachfront homes evacuated…
Celtic Cross one of 18 war memorial restoration projects
The Celtic Cross war memorial in the grounds of Gosford Anglican Church is to receive a $9,600 restoration, thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund….
‘There just isn’t enough social housing’ – Mehan
Member for The Entrance David Mehan is once more putting the spotlight on the social housing crisis on the Central Coast, saying his latest advice was that there were 58…
Spending measures for Coast unveiled in State Budget
Despite criticism from some quarters, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, says the Budget reflects millions of dollars to be spent on the Coast. A highlight is $100…
40 year tribute to HMAS Adelaide II
With November 15 marking the 40th anniversary of the commissioning of HMAS Adelaide, Central Coast Artificial Reef Project (CCARP) has paid tribute to the crew of the former wartime vessel,…
Dispose of expired flares
Central Coast boaters will again be able to dispose of their expired flares safely and easily with collections to be held on November 27. “Expired flares are classified as Class…
Local surf life savers visit Parliament House
Kai Darwin of Umina Surf Life Saving Club was among a select group of the state’s top volunteer surf lifesavers to visit Parliament House on November 12. Wearing their iconic…
Chamber of Commerce pushes for a bigger share of road funding for the Peninsula
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is hoping for a bigger slice of the funding pie in Round 2 of the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads program. Central Coast Council is compiling…
Brisbane Water selected for pilot litter reduction project
With many of the Peninsula’s suburbs placed around the Brisbane Water, residents will welcome a new litter reduction initiative to be piloted on the waterway, which could go state-wide if…
Community helps firies to change their socks (at a safe distance)
Woy Woy CWA joined with other community organisations in the region to “pull their socks up for the firies” and donate 463 cooling neckties and 400 pairs of fire-rated socks…
Deepwater Plaza car park goes solar
Shoppers at Woy Woy can now enjoy more than 100 shaded car spaces after Deepwater Plaza’s car park upgrade was completed recently. A total of 768 solar photovoltaic panels have…
Childcare costs are double the OECD average
Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese and Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education, Amanda Rishworth, joined Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, on a visit to KU Ourimbah Preschool and Children’s Centre…
Now that’s a community bus stop
The Wagstaffe bus stop has a whole new look, thanks to a determined community. Around 50 residents gathered at the bus stop on November 12 to celebrate the refurbishment. Virginia…
$10M budget boost for Peninsula
The Peninsula is set to receive nearly $10M in new funding for infrastructure projects following the release of the NSW Government’s 2020-21 budget on Tuesday, November 17. Key features of…
Meet the Makers … showcasing local artisans
A group of local businesses have come together to create Meet the Makers, an experience with a focus on showcasing local artisans on the Central Coast. Among the businesses is…
New Lake Macquarie Marine Rescue base
A new $1.8M search and rescue co-ordination centre for Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie is now operational, equipped with the latest marine communications and search and rescue technology. It is specifically…
Three car fire at San Remo
Police are investigating the cause of a fire which completely burnt out one car and badly damaged two other cars in the car park at Northlakes Tavern, San Remo. Budgewoi…