NAISDA graduates shine
NAISDA, Australia’s leading performing arts training organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, recently celebrated the remarkable achievements of its talented graduates from the Class of 2023 at a…
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Carving a path to future during “year from hell”
A Central Coast mother of three has put aside the pain of personal tragedy to make a commitment to train the next generation of audiometrists. While most locals were celebrating…
Remediation work for Gosford carpark
A significant program of remediation works will take place at Gosford city carpark from July 12 to repair, maintain and extend its lifespan. Central Coast Council Acting Director Environment and…
Have your say on playspace update
Central Coast Council is inviting the community to provide input into the re-design and upgrade of the current playspace at Picnic Point Reserve, The Entrance. The existing playspace has reached…
Streamlining water management on the Central Coast is long overdue
The good news this week is that significant changes are on the cards for the Central Coast’s water and sewer management as the NSW Parliament considers a pivotal Bill. This…
Check those smoke alarms
Last winter, the Central Coast was home to the third highest reported number of residential fires in NSW, with kitchen fires the most common. Winter 2023 saw 243 fires in…
Help shape Council’s disability plan
Central Coast Council is calling on community members with a lived experience of disability, their family members, carers, and advocates working in the local disability sector, to apply to join…
Changed traffic conditions at Wyong
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions next week on the Pacific Hwy at Wyong, to carry out utility investigations along Panonia Rd, Howarth St and Rose St. To…
Nominate now for Community Champion awards
Central Coast residents wanting to shine a spotlight on individuals who are going above and beyond are encouraged to nominate them in the inaugural Gosford Community Champion Awards. Member for…
Noisy works around Avoca Lagoon
Things are set to get a bit noisy around Avoca Lagoon. Central Coast Council will be replacing the water transfer trunk main under the lagoon as part of its commitment…
Opal card fares rise on July 1
Central Coast commuters can expect a slight hike in their travel expenditure from July 1. Opal card prices will rise by an average of 3.6 per cent and the weekly…
Brightest students shine at science challenge
More than 400 of the Central Coast’s brightest students took part in the annual Science and Engineering Challenge at St Edward’s College on June 18-19. Started in Gosford in 2000…
Recognising our top volunteers
Volunteering Central Coast has recognised a number of individuals and organisations at this year’s Volunteer Celebration Awards, held on June 17, 2024, at the Erina Centre. “This year, we received…
Rates to go up by 4.8 per cent on July 1
Rates will rise by 4.8 per cent from July 1, after Central Coast Council adopted its budget and operational plan for the 2024-25 financial year at its June 25 meeting….
Future Sooner wants to hear your health stories
A letter from NSW Health Minister Ryan Park has fuelled a campaign by the Future Sooner group to eliminate health risks posed by coal-fired power stations at Eraring and Vales…
Kevin Brooks to run for Council after fiery speech
Kevin Brooks has announced he will stand as a candidate for the September 14 Central Coast Council election. Brooks made the announcement at the public forum prior to the June…
Three new police for the Coast
Three new police officers have been stationed on the Central Coast following the graduation parade on Friday, June 21, of Class 362 at Goulburn Police Academy. Two new probationary constables…
NAIDOC community day at Wyong
The 26th annual Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day will bring the community together on July 9 to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples….
Carers needed for Seeing Eye Dog pups
Residents across the Central Coast are being encouraged to open their homes to a Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs puppy. Seeing Eye Dogs is on the hunt for puppy carers…
Minns government on notice over shark nets
Animal Justice Party (AJP) representatives have hand-delivered more than 300 individually signed letters from the community to AJP MP Emma Hurst at NSW Parliament, calling for urgent legislative action to…