New playspace up and running
The Central Coast’s new district-level playspace at Picnic Point, The Entrance, is already proving popular with locals and visitors. While it was officially opened on April 15, the playspace was…
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Youth Week Awards spotlight go-getters
The 2025 Central Coast Youth Week Awards were announced on April 10, shining a spotlight on some remarkable young individuals who are making a difference. The awards, which coincide with…
A long weekend – a long memory
Australians are looking forward to two successive long weekends, with the second week of school holidays sandwiched between. With Easter and Anzac Day supplementing the holidays, families are stretching out…
Umina Campus students triumph at Royal Easter Show
Students and staff from the Umina Campus of Brisbane Water High School have brought home a string of top awards from the 2025 Royal Easter Show, showcasing excellence in livestock…
Police role in emergency recovery
Police from the Tuggerah Lakes, Brisbane Water and Lake Macquarie districts were part of a Central Coast recovery exercise on Thursday, April 10, at the Emergency Operations Centre at Charmhaven…
Federal election 2025: Hey kids, want some more sugar?
Tax breaks and handouts rained from the campaign clouds this week as both Labor and the Liberal National Party (LNP) traded sugar hits. Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an…
Nashos spread Easter cheer
There were big smiles and sweet surprises at Gosford Hospital on April 16 as the NSW National Servicemen’s Association and Affiliates—known as the Nashos—made an egg-stra special visit to the…
Strong social connection at ecovillage
A recent community cohesion survey conducted at Narara Ecovillage has revealed that its residents experience levels of social connection that significantly exceed the national average. Ecovillages are intentional communities designed…
Cat and dog laws set for review – public asked for comment
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging pet owners and members of the public to help shape cat and dog laws in NSW, as the State Government conducts a wide-ranging…
Honouring our servicemen and women
As Anzac Day rapidly approaches, RSL Sub-Branches across the Coast are in preparation for the day, set to honour our forebears who gave their lives to ensure the freedom we…
Marine Rescue ramps up for Easter
With increased boating activity expected on waterways over Easter, Marine Rescue NSW has stationed 795 highly skilled volunteers across all eight Central Coast/Hunter units ready to respond to boaters needing…
Avoca pathway funding on the table
If re-elected on May 3, the Labor Party will deliver $2.1M towards the construction of the Beaches Shared Pathway at Avoca Beach. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the…
Pledge to expand urgent care clinics
A re-elected Labor Government will deliver more funding to the Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Lake Haven and Charlestown to boost their capacity to treat more patients. The Lake Haven…
Sports funding promise from Libs
The Liberal Party has committed $3.5M to deliver upgrades to grassroots sporting facilities across the Central Coast if elected on May 3. This will include $1.8M to redevelop amenities at…
Conroy pledges to boost Budgewoi sporting clubs
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will back Budgewoi sporting clubs with a $360,000 investment in local playing fields. Labor Member for Shortland Pat Conroy has announced this election commitment would…
Coast gears up for Anzac Day
Sub-Branches all over the Central Coast are gearing up for this year’s Anzac Day services, with thousands of people expected to participate regionwide. One of the Coast’s largest and best…
Fears blocked beach access could result in tragedy
Access to The Entrance North Beach is completely blocked with lifesavers unable to reach it in the event of an emergency. Residents like Scott Laing, whose father Col built The…
Tale of wartime adventures
Like many fellow Coasties, Trish Skehan of Empire Bay found herself at a loose end in 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown. A chance offer from a workmate opened up a…
Spruce-up for Soldiers Beach surf club
Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club is set for a spruce-up after receiving $30,600 through the NSW Government’s 2024/25 Surf Club Facility Program. Grants up to $1M were available through…
Housing crisis deepens on the Coast
The Central Coast is facing a deepening housing crisis, with rising rental and mortgage stress, and a growing social housing shortfall, according to Everybody’s Home. Everybody’s Home is a national…