Taking the leap to raise funds for Westpac Helicopter Service
Five business leaders and one brave community leader took the leap on June 2, abseiling down Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, to raise funds for the Westpac Helicopter Service. The event not…
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Have your say on water and sewer services
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is seeking feedback from residents and businesses about Council’s water and sewer services. Community members are encouraged to share their feedback in an online…
Wind farms no threat to whales says Professor
With the northern migration of whales catching a lot of attention – and the prospect of wind turbines off the Central Coast looming in the background – Professor Gregory Andrews…
Creatives set to brighten up the Coast
Five professional and two emerging local creatives have been selected to deliver innovative and contemporary new works as part of Central Coast Council’s Creative Art Central program 2022/23. Creative Art…
Nell turns 100 in style
Helen Melville’s mother lived to be 108 and she is out to beat that record. Known throughout her life as Nell, she is well on the way, with two big…
Bumper season at Coast beaches reported
More than 3.7 million people flocked to Central Coast beaches over the summer season, with Council lifeguards and Surf Life Saving volunteers performing more than 1,700 rescues. The beach patrol…
Applications for community grants now open
Central Coast Council’s 2023-24 Community Grant Programs are now open, with $900,000 in annual funding available. This is a chance for local community groups and organisations to receive funding to…
Reid highlights intersection concerns in Federal parliament
Member for Robertson has taken his campaign for a solution to hazardous traffic conditions at the intersection of Wards Hill Rd and Empire Bay Dr to Federal Parliament. Reid gave…
Upgrade for Leagues Club Park
Leagues Club Park in Gosford is set for some upgrades to improve its usability in time for the July school holidays. The waterside park has a tidal terrace, picnic and…
Coalition takes a stand against offshore mining
Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch has welcomed an announcement made by the Leader of the Opposition, Mark Speakman, that the NSW Coalition will introduce legislation to go one step further…
Pearson to address activists
Former Central Coast Newspapers editor Jackie Pearson will be the special guest at the next meeting of the Central Coast Activists on Wednesday, June 7. Pearson’s Truepenny Media, publisher of…
Hundreds gather to celebrate reconciliation
Thursday, June 1, saw an inspiring celebration of reconciliation and First Nations Cultures take place in Gosford. Coast Shelter and a number of local organisations, businesses and schools got together…
Con’s four new board members
Four new members have been elected to the Board of the Central Conservatorium of Music, bringing a new wealth of experience. They are former Chief Media and Digital Officer of…
Two-year wage freeze for state MPs and top executives
State MPs on the Central Coast, along with all NSW MPs and senior government executives, will see their wages frozen for two years as the State Government moves to fulfill…
Residents ramp up opposition to feedlot proposal
Mangrove Mountain residents have ramped up their opposition to a feedlot development proposed on the corner of Ironbark and Hershon Rds. With submissions on the controversial proposal set to close…
Photo workshop to express ‘disability pride’
People with disability are invited to join a unique photography project designed to capture their experience of the world and give others more understanding of living with disability. Photovoice is…
Have your say to shape education reforms
Federal Member for Shortland Pat Conroy is encouraging local teachers, parents and students to have their say on the future of school education through a new national survey. It is…
Accolades for Marine Rescue volunteers
Two members of Central Coast Marine Rescue have been honoured at the Central Coast National Volunteer Week ceremony. Unit Commander, Ian Morrow, was presented with the Volunteer Manager 2023 award,…
Time to stop and reflect, says Harris
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty and Member for Wyong, David Harris, has urged Central Coast residents to stop and reflect during Reconciliation Week (May 27-June 3). The dates of…
M1 closed after vehicle caught alight
Two northbound lanes of the M1 were closed on Monday night, May 29, because of a vehicle fire at Jilliby. The alarm was raised just after 9.30pm and Rural Fire…