Terrigal win Union Grand Final for second year in a row
Terrigal have defeated Ourimbah in the Grand Final of the Central Coast Rugby Union Premier 1 competition, winning 39-11, to secure their second successive top grade premiership in front of…
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Solar energy savings explained
The Central Coast Solar Meetup Group will provide advice about how to reduce energy costs when it meets at the Marine Discovery Centre on October 9. The group is for…
519 entries received for Gosford Art and Ceramic Prizes
Winners of the prestigious Gosford Art Prize and Gosford Ceramic Prize have been announced, with ten talented artists from around Australia recognised. Now in its 18th year, a total of…
Government Architect to develop a framework for Gosford revitalisation
The revitalisation of Gosford’s CBD and waterfront will be guided by the NSW Government Architect to deliver improved infrastructure and fast-track housing supply as part of the Central Coast Regional…
Six hundred residents create rainbow of support
Labor’s candidate for Robertson, Ms Anne Charlton, has brought over 600 Central Coast residents together to send a clear message of support for the “Yes” Campaign for Marriage Equality. “I…
Woy Woy butchery makes champion sausage
A Woy Woy family butchery has been awarded the Champion of Deli Meats at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s prestigious Taste of Excellence Awards held at Sydney Showground, Sydney…
Peninsula’s future needs thought, says mayor
New Central Coast Council mayor Cr Jane Smith has told Peninsula News the future of development on the Peninsula needs a lot of thought. Ms Smith said the Peninsula was…
Chamber calls for high density residential zone
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has called for the introduction of a high density residential zone on the Peninsula with a comprehensive review of planning controls for the Central Coast…
Rain? Maybe on another day
One millimetre on September 14 was the only recorded rain on the Peninsula for the whole month of September (up to September 29). According to Mr Jim Morrison’s rain data…
Providers sought for train phone and internet services
Reliable mobile phone and internet service on the train between Woy Woy and Sydney is a step closer, according to Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. Expressions of interest were…
Pursuit of ferry captain a cowardly act, says Tesch
The man at the helm of a ferry that ran aground in the Ettalong Channel is being investigated by NSW Roads and Maritime Services, according to Member for Gosford Ms…
Criminal investigation instigated against ferry skipper
A Palm Beach ferry skipper “is being criminally investigated” for coming into contact with a sandbank in the Ettalong Channel, according to ferry operator Fantasea Cruising. “On July 27, our…
19 lot residential subdivision proposed in Berkeley Vale
A development application has been approved for a 19 lot residential subdivision and creation of a lot for a sewer pump station at 5 Anderson Rd, Berkeley Vale. The application…
Mingara to spend $3.2 million for a new entry way
Central Coast Council has approved a Development Application for a new entry way to be built at Club Mingara. According to the proposal’s Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE), Club Mingara…
Four charged with allegedly defrauding two elderly women
Three men and a woman have been charged after allegedly defrauding two elderly women on the Central Coast. Police will allege that on Sunday, February 19, a 91-year-old woman attended…
New council CEO takes control
Central Coast Council’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Rob Noble, officially stepped out of the position on Wednesday, September 20, handing over the reins to new CEO, Mr Brian Bell….
Boxing Day trading restrictions removed
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and the Hunter, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, has welcomed legislation passed by the NSW Parliament to permanently give retailers, employees and consumers the freedom…
Year 12 student struck by a bus
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious crash where a pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a bus at Tumbi Umbi. At about 6:25pm on Friday, September…
Women’s Health Centre increases its range of services
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre at Wyong has been able to increase its range of services during 2017, thanks to a brand new building for group activities. Ms…
Reports show cancer clusters 20 per cent above the state average in our region
The Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee has called for an independent audit of the Central Coast’s environmental and human health, due to ongoing concerns about air pollution from coal…