First of big four banks leaves the Peninsula
The ANZ will be the first of the big four banks to abandon the Peninsula when it closes its Woy Woy branch on Wednesday, November 11. After that, its customers…
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Pat is named Senior Volunteer of the Year
Umina Beach resident Ms Pat Guild has been named Senior Volunteer of the Year for the Central Coast region in the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Ms Guild…
Woy Woy to get access to ‘premium grade’ fibre internet
Woy Woy businesses north of Dunban and McMasters Rds have been included in a “business fibre zone”, which will allow them access to internet speeds of up to 952 megabits…
Council releases draft Skatepark Action Plan
The Central Coast is to become home to four high quality competition-grade skateparks in all corners of the region, following the endorsement of a draft Skatepark Action Plan, consolidating former…
Killy Cares inspires Macs Friends Helping Neighbours
Macmasters Beach residents are looking after their own with a group of volunteers offering a variety of services for the elderly and those in need. Macs Friends Helping Neighbours is…
Boardwalk under construction
TERRIGAL: If you’re heading to Terrigal during the school holidays, be aware that work is continuing on the construction of Terrigal Boardwalk and the upgrade to the rockpool. Central Coast…
Killy Cares president retires
Killy Cares president Mr Stephen Hinks has stepped down after six years in the role. He will be succeeded by Ms Cathy Baker. The pair will work together during a…
Splash area opened at pool complex
A $1 million splash area has opened at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. Called a “water play park” by Central Coast Council, “it combines water-based play and education and has an…
Poles showcase indigenous heritage
The first cultural element has been installed at Leagues Club Field in the form of large timber poles decorated with traditional Aboriginal art. They are the first of many elements…
Cuts to JobSeeker Supplement to impact household incomes
The Central Coast will be one of the hardest hit regions as the Federal Government’s cuts to the Coronavirus Supplement for people on JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and parenting payments kick…
179M drink containers deposited at Return and Earn centres
More than 179 million drink containers have been deposited at Return and Earn centres on the Central Coast since the initiative was launched almost three years ago. Parliamentary Secretary for…
Weekly news 5@5
October 2, 2020: This week’s top stories from across the Central Coast: JobKeeper rate cut criticism – Social Housing announcement – Disturbing housing data – Economic Development Strategy – Terrigal…
Support building to keep Mariners on the Coast
Central Coast Council has committed to working with the Mariners on a potential five-year agreement which would see the A-League football club remain in the region. The Council confirmed its…
Terrigal water audit due for release
The long-awaited Terrigal water quality audit is finally complete, with the comprehensive report going online on October 2. Results of the year-long audit which set out to identify the cause…
Legend Lachie in rip rescue
Nipper, Lachie Muldbrock, helped save two young boys from a rip at Umina Beach while out surfing with his dad and uncle on September 29. At around 8.15 am, 11-year-old…
Mariners’ crisis meeting held
Football – Central Coast Council has confirmed its support for the Central Coast Mariners following a crisis meeting with the beleaguered club on September 29. The meeting brought together key…
Meetings to be at Wyong Chambers when they resume
Central Coast Council has adopted a revised Code of Meeting Practice confirming that meetings will, at first, be held in Wyong Chambers when face-to-face meetings resume. Council will investigate suitable…
Six groups to share $16,000 in community grants
Six northern community groups will share $16,000 in the latest round of Central Coast Council’s community grants. Five of the groups were awarded under the Community Support Grant Program and…
Coal Joint Venture seeks to buy Tooheys Rd
Wyong Areas Coal Joint Venture has made application to NSW Crown Lands for the sale transfer of Tooheys Rd at Bushells Ridge. Tooheys Rd is a Crown road which skirts…
Council calls for cyber abuse legislative reform
Wyong Ward Councillor Louise Greenaway has gained support for her move against online abuse which, she says, robs the community of people who will not speak up for fear of…