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….
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‘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,…
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…
Toukley Bridge maintenance under way
Transport for NSW is carrying out night work on Toukley Bridge for the next five weeks, starting on Monday, November 16. The work will finalise pier and girder repairs and…
Report into airport restrictions repeal Bill tabled
Central Coast Member of the Legislative Council, Taylor Martin, has welcomed the Legislative Council Report into the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) (WAR) Repeal Bill 2020, which was tabled in NSW Parliament…
Public housing vacant for eight years
A boarded-up and neglected townhouse duplex at Bateau Bay is one of 58 vacant public housing properties across the Central Coast. The two townhouses at 5 and 6 Faye Cl…
The Glen for women approved
The award winning and internationally recognised program at The Glen has achieved formal approval to build a 20-bed drug and alcohol rehabilitation service at 253 Yarramalong Rd, Wyong Creek. “This…
$34M upgrade at Tuggerah railway station announced
A $34M upgrade at Tuggerah railway station was announced in the 2020-21 NSW Budget on Tuesday, November 17. The funding will go towards design work, planning approval and construction of…