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…
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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…
OWN helps stock the pantry
The Older Women’s Network (OWN) Deepwater has added the Woy Woy Community Food Pantry to its list of recipients for donations and recently handed over $500 to help restock. The…
All aboard to celebrate train driver John
One of the state’s longest serving train drivers marked 55 years of service on the railways of NSW. John Szabo was joined at Gosford station by colleagues, friends, family and…
SOS campaigner to run for Council
Save Our Sand (SOS) no-seawall campaigner Corinne Lamont has indicated she will stand as a candidate in the September 14 Central Coast Council election. A dedicated campaigner for the Coast…
Gosford SES volunteer heads to Canada
Phillip Sheils of Gosford unit is one of two State Emergency Service NSW volunteers deployed to Canada on July 19 to join an international effort to contain out of control…
Marine Rescue kept busy during June
More than 60 search and rescue missions were carried out by Marine Rescue volunteers across Central Coast and Hunter units during June according to figures released by Marine Rescue NSW…
War of words over proposed Harbour Bridge toll
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is calling for answers from Central Coast Labor MPs following revelations that the State Government is considering introducing two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge….
New program aimed at beefing up cyber security
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed a new grants program aimed at increasing cyber literacy for those most at risk of being impacted by cyber crime. The Federal Government…
The serious need to address homelessness
EDITORIAL: The Central Coast, often overlooked in broader state and federal policies, is facing a growing homelessness crisis that demands immediate and serious attention. Recent reports and research published by…
Last ditch effort to save Pippi Point off-leash dog area
Members of the Save Pippi Point group will be out in force at the Central Coast Council meeting on Tuesday, July 23, as Administrator Rik Hart considers the latest staff…
Changed traffic conditions at Kariong
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Monday, July 22, on the Central Coast Highway to carry out asphalt repair work between Wisemans Ferry Rd and Corrumbine Creek…