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…
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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…
Work to start on notorious Tumbi Rd intersection
Construction work will start this year on the upgrade of the Tumbi Rd and Central Coast Hwy intersection at Wamberal, with Daracon Pty Ltd being awarded the contract. Federal and…
Labor promises cheaper batteries
A re-elected Federal Labor Government has promised to make solar batteries cheaper, slashing energy bills for households, small businesses and community facilities by up to 90%. The $2.3B Cheaper Home…
Work set to begin on Wyong town centre upgrade
Work is finally set to begin on the $420M upgrade of the Pacific Hwy through Wyong town centre. The joint Federal and NSW Government project will provide two lanes in…
Kariong residents oppose fast food development plan near school
Independent candidate for Robertson at the May 3 Federal election, Lisa Bellamy, addressed an on-site hearing of the Land and Environment Court on April 7 regarding a proposed development at…
Wright sets his sights on parking at Avoca
Following his recent success in convincing Central Coast Council to look at a parking solution for Copacabana favoured by residents, Councillor Jared Wright has now set his sights on Avoca…
Two new preschools on the way
Up to 200 children on the Central Coast will soon have access to free public preschool places as the NSW Government works to deliver two new public preschools at Umina…
Working from home is working for the Coast
EDITORIAL The Central Coast is winning through the rise of flexible working arrangements, and it’s about time that message hit home in Canberra. This week, Federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton…
Drug Summit report released to cautious optimism
Expanding the Drug Court to regional areas including the Central Coast was one key recommendation to emerge from the 2024 NSW Drug Summit to be met with support from Central…
Hospitals limp through doctors’ strike
Central Coast hospitals limped along with reduced numbers of doctors on site this week, along with others in the state, as members of ASMOF (the Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation)…
Wyong companies fined over asbestos storage
Two related Central Coast companies will have to pay $57,000 after being prosecuted in Wyong Local Court by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for waste offences. The offences, which…
JP forum set for Red Tree Theatre
The NSW Justices Association provides highly sought after voluntary Justice of the Peace services in all seven Central Coast Libraries, and many main shopping centres, every day of the week…
Crackdown on illegal camping
Central Coast Council is cracking down on illegal camping, with increased ranger patrols, new signage and stricter penalties to protect public spaces for both residents and visitors. With Easter approaching…
Boost in firefighter ranks
Six more firefighters have joined the ranks of Fire and Rescue NSW on the Central Coast. The on-call firefighters were among the 169 recruits who officially graduated at a ceremony…
All levels of government set to discuss Wamberal erosion solution
All levels of government are set to meet to discuss urgent solutions for erosion at Wamberal Beach after NSW Premier Chris Minns ruled out the sale of any State Government…
Working from home a major election issue
The working from home issue is looming large as a major factor in the May 3 Federal election. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton came out strong several weeks ago with the…
Improving emergency responses on water
More than 25 people commandeered eight jetskis and a rescue vessel recently in an exercise designed to improve the emergency response tactics of Marine Rescue volunteers on Brisbane Water and…
ACTU brings payrise push to Central Coast
ACTU Secretary Sally McManus was on the Central Coast on Friday, April 4, talking to workers about the union’s push for a 4.5% wage rise. McManus said the rise, to…
Annual Red Shield Appeal launched
The Salvation Army on the Central Coast is calling on the community to sign up for this year’s Red Shield Appeal, raising local funds to support people who are struggling…