Winter boost for Mary Mac’s
Mary Mac’s Place at Woy Woy received a welcome boost recently when the Older Women’s Network Deepwater (OWN) popped in with a donation of winter warmers and $500 in cash….
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Sheriffs call for better pay and conditions
Sheriffs at Central Coast courthouses joined their colleagues from Gosford to the Queensland border in a stop-work meeting on July 4 over a staffing crisis and poor pay. The action…
Angie’s off on an adventure of a lifetime
On August 9, Angie Murphy will set off from her Woongarah home in her dad’s trusty old 1984 Ford Falcon XE for an adventure of a lifetime when she joins…
Training up Marine Rescue volunteers
Marine Rescue Central Coast volunteers were put through some rigorous training exercises during the weekend of June 29-30 with the certified Firefighting and Sea Survival course. All volunteer Marine Rescue…
Clubs band together to help sick children
Hundreds of sick children across the Central Coast will be given a dose of super strength, thanks to the generosity of Wyong Leagues Club, Club Umina, Diggers at The Entrance…
State Government takes over waterfront revitalisation
The redevelopment of the Gosford waterfront is now in the hands of the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC). The NSW Government has appointed HCCDC to progress its $8.5M…
Body found after house fire
The body of a man has been located after a house fire on St Huberts Island in the early hours of Tuesday, July 2. Emergency services rushed to Mercator Pde…
Coast Shelter in crisis call out
Coast Shelter is in crisis and is calling on community organisations and businesses in the region to offer more support, particularly by registering a team for this year’s sleepout on…
Free Boomerang Bags at Kincumber
Kincumber Boomerang Bags was formed in 2017 with the goal of achieving a plastic-free environment and reducing waste. “As of this year we’ve made more than 10 000 bags, something…
Possible reprieve for bowling club
Gosford Bowling Club might have another five years of action if the Leagues Club takes up an offer from Central Coast Council for a final lease over the land. Central…
Second candidate announced for Council election
Stephen Sizer has announced he will stand as a candidate in the September 14 Council election, joining Kevin Brooks on the Ratepayers’ Choice ticket. Sizer currently works as a senior…
Improving access to the wetlands
The access road to the Central Coast Wetlands at Tuggerah is set for a facelift. Crown Lands NSW has approved a grant of just over half a million dollars to…
Alarming homelessness statistics
The 4 Voices organisation has compiled some alarming statistics regarding homelessness on the Central Coast following its visit to the region earlier this year as part of its 40 towns…
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…
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…