Coast Meals on Wheels pilots pet deliveries
NSW Minister for Ageing, Ms Tanya Davies, has announced a $17,980 grant to go toward a pilot program to enable older people to stay with their much-loved pets for longer….
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Gosford books are history: new Council is ‘safe, stable and sustainable’
CEO of the Central Coast Council, Mr Rob Noble, has reassured Central Coast ratepayers that the new Council is “safe, financially stable and sustainable” following a forum at which Gosford…
New children’s programs
Mr Andy Griffiths, author of the hugely successful Treehouse series, is just one of many Aussie authors and comedians who read stories on one of three programs recently acquired by…
Wallarah 2 gets draft consent but conditions could make it unviable
The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) has issued draft development consent for the Wallarah 2 Coal Project. The 78 conditions of consent echo the Department’s concern for the security…
Independent external investigation into fake doctor’s activities needed
An independent external investigation needs to be set up by the NSW Government to reveal the extent of the activities of a fake doctor who worked in Wyong Hospital for…
Worsening of hospital waiting times disputed
The NSW Opposition has attacked the Liberal Government over its failure to reduce the lengthy wait times in Wyong Hospital, as well as its plan for privatisation. Shadow Minister for…
Super Hollie holds super hero fund raiser
A Bateau Bay woman who survived stage four bowel cancer, is using her second chance to promote cancer awareness. Ms Hollie Fielder is raising awareness and funds for cancer by…
Community concerned over possible ash dam pollution
Toukley-based Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct (NLDTP) has asked the NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for answers to questions about ash dams within the Vales Point Power Station. Mr Gary…
Back to the future with coal mines and power stations
Mr Mike Campbell, former Secretary of Coastal Residents Investigating Power Stations (1985) and former President of Wyong Ratepayers Association, has given an overview of the history of power stations and…
Point Clare Community Hall upgrades are on track
Gosford Regional Community Services Group have announced that upgrades to the Point Clare Community Hall are on track. The community group announced the successful acquisition of funds under the NSW…
Coast-wide operation results in several arrests and seizures
Six Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) members and associates were charged in a Coast-wide operation, involving officers from Brisbane Water LAC, Tuggerah Lakes LAC and Strike Force Raptor. The six members…
Fake doctor worked at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals from February 2003 to April 2006
A fake doctor who bamboozled NSW Health and patients alike, may have fled the country, after it was revealed that he stole the identity and qualifications of a real doctor…
Leagues Club Field has for at least 10 years been earmarked for a City Playground
Not everyone is convinced the Central Coast Leagues Club Field is the best site for a Performing Arts Centre (PAC) in Gosford. Former Gosford Councillor, Ms Vicki Scott, addressed the…
Garbage collectors out on strike again
Central Coast garbage truck operators, employed by Remondis, again ran 24 hour stop work action on Wednesday, March 8. No kerbside bins or booked bulk waste piles were collected. According…
Junior representative rugby league teams continue their winning ways
The Central Coast junior representative rugby league teams continued their bright start to the season with hard fought wins recorded against the Western Sydney Academy in both the Matthews and…
Chris Bishop stands down as senior coach
After nine years at the helm, premiership winning Coach, Chris Bishop, has stood down as senior coach of Terrigal Avoca AFL club. Bishop cited increasing personal commitments as well as…
Queen’s Baton Relay participants sought
Local legends are being called on to carry the Queen’s Baton across the Coast as it prepares to host the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR). The eyes of the Commonwealth will…
Mark Skuse appointed as senior coach at Terrigal Avoca
A new coach and some returning talent have Terrigal Avoca AFL club eyeing a successful season. Terrigal Avoca have appointed experienced midfielder, Mr Mark Skuse, as senior coach after Mr…
Beaches closed for three days
Some beaches across the Coast have been closed for the third day running thanks to forecasted wet and wild conditions. As of March 8, North Avoca, Avoca, Copacabana, Macmasters, Killcare,…
Musicians Making a Difference launch state of the art recording studio
Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) have recently launched a state of the art recording studio in the heart of Gosford. Thanks to the support of Ms Lucy Wicks MP, the…