Long Jetty amenities newer but smaller
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed the return of an amenities building in the Long Jetty Foreshore Reserve, albeit with reduced facilities. Central Coast Council commenced renewal works…
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Permanent solution needed for stormwater concerns
Toowoon Bay residents fear stagnant water pooling at the base of beach access stairs at the end of Binburra Ave is a health and environmental concern. Following heavy rain and…
Improving native fish migration
Central Coast Council is collaborating with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in testing a new way to encourage Australian native fish to move across creek and river weirs,…
Get ready for 3G switchover
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is urging Coasties to ensure their phones are prepared for the 3G switchover from September 1. The estimated number of 4G mobile handsets that could…
Expert panel lined-up for citizens inquiry
Future Sooner has assembled a panel of eight of Australia’s leading doctors, professors, academics and health experts for its Citizens Inquiry on August 25. It will be the first inquiry…
Police visit bearing gifts for families
Officers from Brisbane Water Police District made a heartfelt visit to Ronald McDonald House in Newcastle earlier this week, bearing gifts to show their support for families going through a…
What it takes to be medico on the rescue helicopter
There are few paramedics who know better than Jeremy Veness the extent of training required to secure a place on the Central Coast Westpac Rescue Helicopter critical care medical team….
Eight candidates registered for Council election so far
There are just eight names registered so far with the NSW Electoral Commission as candidates in the September 14 Council election. They are: Lisa Bellamy (Gosford West Ward); Kevin Brooks…
Countdown to sleepout
Business and community leaders will brave single digit temperatures on Friday, August 2, for the annual Coast Shelter Sleepout, raising awareness and vital funds in support of the organisation’s homelessness…
Commuter carpark to be sold for $1
The Woy Woy Commuter Carpark is changing owners. Central Coast Council will sell it to the NSW Department of Transport for $1. But Administrator Rik Hart says it’s a good…
Coasties blitz gruelling training exercise
A Central Coast team has taken top honours at Australia’s largest search and rescue training exercise. More than 600 entrants competed in NavShield in the Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park in north-east…
Place to go for gluten-free bakery treats
Heatherbrae’s Pies at Ourimbah is one of three Australian heritage-style cafe bakeries in NSW which are popular for their high-quality handmade pies and delectable menu treats. The Ourimbah bakery and…
People power wins the day at Pippi Point
After three years of campaigning, Davistown residents are in celebration mode after Administrator Rik Hart gave the Pippi Point off-leash dog area a reprieve at the July 23 Central Coast…
Independent voices emerge for Council elections
EDITORIAL As the Central Coast Council elections approach on September 14, the political landscape is already heating up with an intriguing array of non-party candidates stepping into the fray. The…
Minns’ drug summit lacking in detail
The lack of detail in the Drug Summit announced recently by Premier Chris Minns has been questioned by Joe Coyte, the executive director of Central Coast alcohol and drug rehabilitation…
MP weds love of his life
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has tied the knot with partner, Shaylee Hilton. The two met in Year 4 while studying at Central Coast Grammar School. The wedding took…
Coast nurses demand more pay
Public sector nurses and midwives from Gosford, Wyong and Woy Woy Hospitals rallied on July 23 to fight for fair pay. The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members are…
Red Bus gets behind Coast Shelter
Red Bus CDC NSW has unveiled a specially wrapped bus featuring the Coast Shelter, marking the beginning of a significant community partnership. The partnership was announced during a Service Commencement…
Kariong base for firefighting drone
Kariong Fire and Rescue Station has become the base for the Central Coast’s firefighting drone operations, a move set to strengthen the region’s emergency response capabilities. The first firefighting drone…
Funding up for grabs for community projects
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan, Mannering Park and Summerland Point can apply for up to $30,000 in funding for projects and infrastructure to improve their…