Killcare brigade stocks up ahead of bushfire season
Killcare Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade has stocked up on some new equipment ahead of the bushfire season with some help from the Federal Labor Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. Brigade Captain…
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Red Rubies back Pink Bin initiative
The Roving Rubies Red Hatters decided to lend support to Woman Hood’s Pink Bin initiative and managed to fill four pink bins with toiletries for women doing it tough. “We…
Coastie returns from Canadian firefront
Phillip Shiels of Gosford is still recovering from a six-week deployment to Canada as one of two SES volunteers sent with a NSW firefighting team to help deal with out-of-control…
Funding boost for Gosford Cubbyhouse
Gosford Cubbyhouse Long Daycare Centre has received $121,500 from the Federal Government’s Community Childcare Fund for capital upgrades and sustainability support. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the support…
Gosford CBD’s renaissance signals a bright future for the region
At long last, Gosford is finally getting the attention it deserves as the capital of the Central Coast. This week’s topping out ceremony of the twin towers at Aland’s Archibald…
Her Way program results in women feeling safer
A Central Coast Council initiative implemented through the Safer Cities: Her Way pilot program has resulted in a marked improvement in women, girls and gender diverse people, feeling safer in…
Now’s the time to adopt a dog
To celebrate International Dog Day, RSPCA NSW has waived the adoption costs for dogs and puppies until September 15 at its Somersby Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) facility. Until September…
Be prepared for bushfire and storm season
Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to Get Ready for bushfire and storm events, by using the month of September to be more prepared and attend a community preparedness event….
Harris pitches in at Meals on Wheels
Member for Wyong David Harris Member pitched in to give volunteer driver Allan Wright a hand on National Meals on Wheels Day on August 28. Meals on Wheels Central Coast,…
Chef Daniel’s candidacy champions Gosford CBD
Celebrated local celebrity chef and restaurateur Daniel Abou-Chedid is running for the Gosford West ward in the September 14 Council election under the Team Central Coast group. With a distinguished…
Yacht rescued in high winds
Marine Rescue Central Coast volunteers had a tricky one on their hands last week as they assisted a yacht amid a strong tidal current and high winds, coupled with having…
Mariners program to combat gender violence
The Central Coast Mariners have launched an innovative community impact program supported by a $1M grant from the State Government’s Office of Sport. Premier Chris Minns was on the Coast…
RYSS calls for candidates to commit to youth issues
Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) has asked candidates to reveal their top priorities for young people now and in the future on the Central Coast. “We want to know their…
Election fever ramps up as candidates face the public
Election fever is ramping up in the region as the countdown continues to the September 14 local government election for new Central Coast councillors. As residents prepare to go to…
Rally against shark net deployment
Sunday, September 1, was a sad day for ocean lovers, marine conservationists, and many residents who gathered at The Entrance to protest the deployment of shark nets along Central Coast…
Digital upgrade for Wyong TAFE
Wyong TAFE has received a funding boost of $741,000 to fund digital devices and Wi-Fi networks over the next two years. It is one of 68 TAFE NSW campuses to…
Meals on Wheels celebrates national day
Meals on Wheels Central Coast celebrated National Meals on Wheels Day on August 28, reflecting on more than 55 years of dedicated service to the Central Coast community. Beginning as…
Team Central Coast backs airport masterplan
The 15 Independent candidates of Team Central Coast have thrown their support behind the Central Coast Airport Draft Masterplan and will advocate for its implementation to achieve regional economic objectives…
Facelift for Tascott playground
Central Coast Council is set to receive $50,000 towards the upgrade and renewal of Murrumbooee Place Playground in Tascott thanks to the NSW Government’s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program….
Candidate calls for litter bins at bus shelters
Community activist Joy Cooper is calling for litter bins at all bus shelters on the Central Coast. Cooper said the move would be a simple yet effective solution to the…