Plugging those potholes
As complaints regarding the many potholes throughout the region continue to pour in, many are asking why Central Coast Council keeps filling holes on the same road instead of doing…
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Chittaway Point man jailed over child abuse material
A man from Chittaway Point has been jailed for covertly filming children with a hidden camera. He also shared child abuse material which he downloaded and received. The 42-year-old was…
MPs have a cuppa to support Cancer Council
The Central Coast’s two Federal MPs were seen raising a cup together at Parliament House on May 25 – a cup of tea that is. Member for Robertson Gordon Reid…
Tourism promotion to boost region as winter hot-spot
Destination Central Coast is calling on all local visitor businesses including restaurants, cafes, bars, visitor attractions, tour operators and accommodation providers to get involved in the Love Central Coast Winter…
Exciting news on World Turtle Day
Aussie Ark and the Australian Reptile Park have announced the first ever mating within their population of critically endangered Manning River turtles. Appropriately, the announcement came on May 23, World…
Relief in sight for frustrated commuters
The region’s commuters are welcoming an announcement that the State Government will accept all 12 recommendations made by the Sydney Trains Review aimed at streamlining the rail service in and…
Water rates set to rise on July 1
Water rates are set to rise by just over 14 per cent on the Central Coast from July 1, with an average increase of $169 per annum predicted. While Central…
New Marine Rescue vessel arrives at Toukley base
A new vessel for Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes is now in active service after being put through its paces in a sea trial and training for senior crew and volunteers….
Good news for Coast renters in new laws
A bill being introduced to NSW Parliament to provide cost of living relief and better protection to NSW renters will come as welcome news to Central Coast tenants. The legislation…
Government Ministers meet local veterans
Veterans and veterans’ organisations from across the Central Coast had the chance to meet with Federal Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh, State Minister for Veterans David Harris and Federal…
Premier reaffirms funds for Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary
NSW Premier Chris Minns reaffirmed a $50,000 boost for Calga’s Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary during a visit to the Central Coast recently. The government pledged the money prior to this year’s…
Harris joins in walk to school
Hundreds of Central Coast children took part in National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday, May 19, joined by parents, carers – and even some community leaders. The annual…
Safety upgrade for Ourimbah M1 interchange
A major project to improve safety at the Ourimbah M1 interchange is now underway and expected to be completed by November. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said…
Help protect Umina school’s trees
Umina Beach Public School’s plan to provide shade and shelter for students and parents has been thwarted by vandals. In 2020 parents from the school organised for 10 mature Banksia…
Riding for Disabled gets major boost
Riding for the Disabled at Somersby has received a major boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program ($7,500) and Volunteer Grants ($2,000). Funding will be used to upgrade fencing…
Become a volunteer, urges Tesch
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is calling on residents to give up their time and volunteer, with National Volunteer Week being celebrated from May 15-21. Aimed at recognising the crucial…
Lifeline looks for more volunteers
In celebration of National Volunteering Week (May 15-21), Lifeline Central Coast has shone the light on the critical role its volunteers play in giving hope and connection to people in…
Major operation to make Patonga homes safe
A row of houses at Patonga has been protected from the danger of falling rocks thanks to a State Government investment of about $1M to stabilise a steep slope and…
New home just in time for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day really was a special day for Killarney Court’s newest resident Jeanette Tuck. Having lived at a Kempsey facility for the past three years, she was unhappy there and…
Pelican saved for the second time
The Peninsula’s “Pelican Lady”, Wendy Gillespie has returned a one-year-old pelican into the wild following four days of intensive care. “This immature male pelican has had his fair share of…