Concerns over Avoca Beach roads and footpaths
Residents at Avoca Beach are fed up with footpaths they describe as “nothing more than goat tracks” and vegetation encroaching onto busy Avoca Dr following a landslide two years ago….
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Feedback wanted on revised draft dogs in open spaces plan
Central Coast Council is inviting all interested community members to share their feedback on the revised draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan (revised draft Plan) until Sunday, October 1….
Newcastle Anglican urges people to vote Yes
Newcastle Anglican has issued a statement offering its unequivocal support to a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament. “The referendum offers us the opportunity to bring healing to our nation,”…
Time to get ready for fire and storm season
As bushfire and storm season approach, Central Coast Council is set to host a series of webinars and promote events to help residents better prepare themselves, their families and their…
Sewage treatment plant upgrade aimed at controlling odour
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer will allocate $35M towards the upgrade of the Bateau Bay Sewage Treatment Plant to not only future-proof the asset but help address the presence…
New look for disability hub
Disability groups at Wyoming now have a more modern community hub following a major refurbishment. The Wyoming Hub, operated by Aruma Disability Services, re-opened with a new look on Tuesday,…
Woy Woy Ambulance Station is finally open
The long-awaited Woy Woy Ambulance Station is officially open, with a special ceremony on August 30 marking the occasion. Health Minister Ryan Park said the new station would support the…
Coasties embrace chemical cleanouts
Four big Chemical CleanOut weekends in 2023 have seen the biggest response in the event’s 20 history. Central Coast residents embraced positive waste management behaviours when it comes to disposing…
The empowering force of local protests
EDITORIAL: In recent years, the Central Coast has emerged as a hotspot for grassroots activism, showcasing the remarkable power of local protests and petitions to drive transformative change. From the…
Petition calls for ban on logging
Camp Ourimbah has created a petition protesting logging operations in Ourimbah State Forest with the aim of seeing it delivered to the Legislative Council of NSW. Launched on August 21,…
Marine Rescue mourns “tireless volunteer”
Marine Rescue Central Coast is mourning the loss of one its most valued members following the death on August 16 of Sherwin Hensby at the age of 82. Friend Andrew…
Rubbish left dumped by Narara Creek
Central Coast Council is set to remove extensive debris left at an abandoned camp site at Narara after Clean4Shore founder Graham “Jono” Johnston raised the alarm earlier this week. Johnston…
Opposition to shark nets ramps up
Dozens of residents gathered at Terrigal Beach on Sunday, August 27, to oppose the use of shark nets off Central Coast beaches in the wake of a NSW Government announcement…
Annual Coast Shelter sleepout breaks previous fundraising records
The annual Coast Shelter Sleepout, a transformative event aimed at raising awareness and funds to support people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence on the Central Coast, reached unprecedented heights on…
Helping youngsters reach their Max Potential
The Gosford RSL Max Potential celebration event was held recently with hundreds of community member celebrating the achievements and personal leadership growth of the Coast’s future community leaders. Facilitated by…
New equipment for Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre has received $5,000 through the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Volunteer Grants to buy new equipment for its food pantry and a new freezer for its Youth Brekkie Club….
‘Yes Minister’ moment over shark meshing
EDITORIAL: The decision by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to maintain its universally unpopular shark meshing program across the state is concerning – and not just for sea…
Dredging of Ettalong Channel finally underway
The Faucon has landed and dredging is finally underway at Ettalong Channel, with work expected to be completed by the end of October. McQuade Marine put the vessel Faucon to…
New student behaviour policy welcomed
Central Coast Council P&C (CCC P&C) has welcomed the announcement that a new policy to manage student behaviour and support safe and positive learning environments will be available to NSW…
Lions tackle public seating
When local Lion Jim Watts, who is 195cm tall, commented that many picnic sets around the area were “only viable for the local leprechauns”, Green Point Avoca Lions Club took…