Call for action on housing delivery
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is pushing for stronger action on housing delivery following the release of Pacific Link Housing’s 2024 report on The State of Affordable Housing on the…
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Free dog training sessions
Central Coast Council is inviting dog owners to join free Come and Try dog training sessions across the region. The sessions will provide valuable insights and practical skills for dog…
Serious injuries in head-on crash at Mount White
An investigation is underway after two people were seriously injured in a crash at Mount White early on Sunday, October 27. Emergency services responded to reports at about 7.15am of…
Geotechnical investigation underway for high-speed rail
Marine geotechnical investigations began in Brisbane Water on October 17 as part of the Federal Government’s probe into the feasibility of a high-speed rail network between Sydney and Newcastle. Work…
Early warning system for floods and fires
The Central Coast could soon benefit from cutting-edge technology to improve early warnings about floods and bushfires in NSW. The NSW Government has launched a proof-of-concept phase as part of…
New lifts open at Tuggerah railway station
Tuggerah Station’s accessibility upgrade reached a major milestone when its newly-installed lifts were opened to the public today, Monday, October 28. The opening of the lifts, which will provide access…
Paddlers safe thanks to Marine Rescue
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Terrigal recently retrieved six paddlers from waters off Spoon Bay on the state’s Central Coast after their outrigger began filling with water and capsized. Marine Rescue…
Special Olympics torch run a dream come true for Hayley
Central Coast local Senior Constable Hayley Schubert has been selected to represent NSW in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) at the World Winter Games for the Special Olympics in…
Seniors forum most successful yet
More than 400 people from across the Central Coast participated in a seniors’ forum on Tuesday, October 22, at Central Coast Leagues Club. Organised by Federal Member for Robertson, Dr…
Nominations called for coal ash advisory committee
Lake Macquarie and Lake Munmorah residents and groups are encouraged to take part in a new advisory committee set up to help inform the NSW Government’s remediation of sites containing…
School phone ban a success
The State Government’s decision to ban mobile phones in all NSW public schools has improved student learning and concentration and encouraged young people to socialise more, according to a new…
Motorbike hits 200km/h on M1
Brisbane Water Highway Patrol was conducting speed enforcement along the M1 Motorway at Somersby on Tuesday, October 22, when their radar detected a motorcycle travelling at 143km/h. Police took off…
Wombat lady hailed a hero around Yarramalong way
Around Yarramalong way, she’s known as the wombat lady – even the wombat magician to some. For the past 12 years, Leanne Hall of Brush Creek in Yarramalong Valley has…
Solutions being sought in wake of long day care closure
Coast Community Connections (CCC) is working with the Department of Education to help find solutions for families impacted by the closure of its long day care service for 0-5-year-olds on…
Harris weighs in on maternity services closure
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said he was disappointed to learn that Gosford Private Hospital planned to cease its maternity services from March next…
Federal Government acts to keep the NBN in public hands
The Federal Government has introduced legislation to keep the National Broadband Network (NBN) in public ownership. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the government was protecting the NBN from…
Boaters urged to put safety first
With a busy boating season underway, boaters are being encouraged to put safety first. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said water safety measures such as wearing appropriate lifejackets, checking a…
The King, Prime Minister, Mayor and childcare
Editorial – In a week marked by high-profile leaders going about their democratic duties, one could easily miss the bigger picture as the world watches a US presidential campaign that…
Firefighters hone their skills
Five teams from the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle will represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships to be held at Wagga…
Calls for more affordable housing ramp up
Pacific Link Housing has ramped up calls for more affordable and key-worker housing following the recent release of the 2022 State of Affordable Housing on the Central Coast report. Pacific…