Grant extension for Terrigal surf club
Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club has been granted an urgent grant extension to complete important renovation works, following fears the $500,000 in funding originally granted would be lost. Member for…
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50,000 attend Harvest Festival
The annual Harvest Festival attracted more than 50,000 visitors and injected millions of dollars into the local economy over the recent long weekend. Over two days, the festival provided more…
5 Lands Walk returns this weekend
Participants in this year’s 5 Lands Walk, on Saturday, June 22, are likely to spot some whales along the route, with an abundance of the animals heading north to the…
Quick thinking saves former politician from drowning
Former lifesaver Josh Roden was coming in from a surf at the southern end of Spoon Bay on June 8 when he spotted a swimmer in trouble at the northern…
Learner driver in police pursuit
A male learner driver will face children’s court after a police pursuit across the Central Coast on Friday, June 14. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District were patrolling around…
Garage sale a monster success
The second annual Pearl Beach Monster Garage Sale was a resounding success on the long weekend, raising more than $4,000 for maintenance of the memorial hall. For many years the…
Meet Hopscotch the latest addition to Reptile Park
Another bundle of joy has become the latest addition to the Australian Reptile Park’s growing family of new arrivals. An adorable Eastern grey kangaroo joey, fittingly named Hopscotch, has been…
Importance of candidate forums for upcoming council elections
Editorial The upcoming September Council Elections on the Central Coast mark a significant moment for our community. After many years under administration forced by the State Government, this election presents…
A new look for the Old Pub – closed for renovations
The Woy Woy Hotel, affectionately known as the Old Pub, is set for a major facelift and will be closed from Wednesday, June19, for three-four months while renovations take place….
Support for informal emergency volunteers
Spontaneous volunteers on the Central Coast who turn up to help in times of crisis will be better trained, equipped and co-ordinated through a new $5M grants program funding councils,…
No interest loans for essential goods and services
Low-income families and individuals on the Central Coast may be eligible to apply for no interest loans of up to $2,000 for essential goods and services through the St Vincent…
Conservation plan for memorial park
Gosford Memorial Park is set to receive $10,000 for the preparation of a Conservation Management Plan. It is one of 19 recipients across the state to receive a grant from…
Awards for Marine Rescue volunteers
Marine Rescue Central Coast marked 135 years of service and the significant contributions members have made to the unit and the organisation during its annual awards presentation evening on June…
Changed traffic conditions at Wyong
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from June 13 on the Pacific Hwy to carry out traffic surveys between Johnson Rd, Tuggerah, and Cutler Dr, Wyong, as part…
Homelessness project takes out top honour
Central Coast Council’s project The Rough Story: Three Initiatives to Prevent Homelessness was honoured at the NSW Local Government Professionals Australia Awards held in Sydney recently. The Rough Story was…
Fundraiser for sleepout team
A fundraiser will be held for the team from The Agency ahead of its participation in this year’s Coast Shelter Sleepout. It will take place from 6pm-9pm on Friday, July…
New lease on life for pharmacy wall
The exterior wall of Gorokan Amcal Pharmacy has a whole new look, with the completion of a mural to brighten-up the once shabby façade. In 2023, staff came up with…
Wyong electorate projects secure funding
Ten projects in the Wyong electorate have secured $300,000 in funding through the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership Program. “The State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local…
PM pops in to deliver on infrastructure funding
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was on the Central Coast on Wednesday, June 12, to deliver on the Federal Government’s $2.5M pledge to fund a new building for the Kincumber Roos…
The call goes out to rise to the challenge of being a firefighter
An information session at Doyalson Fire and Rescue NSW station on June 15 will be the chance to explore what it takes to be a permanent full-time, on-call firefighter. Other…