A “cost of living” budget
An energy rebate for every household, tax cuts for all and an increase in Commonwealth rent assistance are the big take-aways from this week’s Federal Budget for Central Coast residents….
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New-look Wamberal playspace
The new and improved nature playspace at the Wamberal Memorial Hill is now complete following several weeks of work to upgrade the space. Upgrades to the nature playspace include a…
Have a cuppa and help the firies
How many coffees can the baristas at Tommy’s Cafe in Gosford make in one hour? They hope to be put to the test on Saturday, May 18, from 10am. Anyone…
Major sponsor for Coast Shelter Sleepout
Coast Shelter has announced Moov Modular as the major sponsor for the highly anticipated Coast Shelter Sleepout 2024. Moov Modular’s recent alliance with Coast Shelter as a corporate partner highlights…
Food manufacturing and training hub at Ourimbah
Central Coast Industry Connect Limited is planning to build an $11.6M food manufacturing and training hub in a light industrial area at Ourimbah. The development proposal is for a single…
Urgent call to save bowling club
Vision impaired bowlers and other community groups who regularly use the facilities at Gosford Bowling Club will be severely disadvantaged if Central Coast Council reclassifies the site it sits on…
Tesch welcomes new legislation on knife control
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the NSW Government’s package of reforms to target possession of knives, particularly among young people, reduce knife crime and boost community safety. Tesch…
Albert turns one and moves out of home
A momentous, yet bittersweet, occasion rolled around at the Australian Reptile Park recently when Albert, the tiniest koala joey ever hand-raised in the history of the Park, celebrated his first…
Calls ramp up to save Gosford Library
More than 1,000 signatures have been collected on a petition to save the existing Gosford Library building after the new regional library opens. Community activist Joy Cooper, who started the…
Bike rider crashes into house
Late afternoon on Sunday, May 12, emergency services were called to Summerland Point after a motorbike rider crashed into a house. The serious accident on the corner of Tradewinds Ave…
$1.3M found in vehicle at Wyong
Organised Crime Squad detectives seized $1.3M during a vehicle stop on the Central Coast last week under Strike Force Mactier. The Strike Force was established by State Crime Command’s Organised…
Lack of funding for Peninsula roads
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is disappointed over the little or no funding for reconstruction of local roads in Central Coast Council’s draft 2024-2025 Operational Plan. “It is a constant source…
New Sikh temple opens in Gosford
Members of the local Sikh community welcomed one and all to experience a “glance of grace” amidst prayers and joyful feasting at the recent opening of a new Sikh temple…
Phoebe’s mission to create educational equality for all
At the age of just 19, Phoebe Britten is passionate about making educational equality a reality for everyone. The Avoca Beach law student has founded a not-for-profit organisation called Inspire…
Get behind Team Sparky driving across Australia
When Jade Waston and Narelle Finney take off on an adventure of a lifetime next month they will have the entire Central Coast barracking for them. These friends also known…
Short+Sweet success for Copa playwright
Copacabana playwright Sally Bartley has taken out the People’s Choice award at Short+Sweet 2024 with her play Three Sides to Every Story. Thirteen short plays, each under 10 minutes in…
Nominate a Medicare champion
Nominations are open for the Australian Government’s Stronger Medicare Awards and Member for Dobell Emma McBride is encouraging Central Coast entries. There are just under two months left to submit…
Volunteer expo at Erina
Join Volunteering Central Coast for the annual Central Coast Volunteer Expo, to be held at the Erina Centre on May 22. The event connects individuals with a passion for helping…
Rotary gets behind Coast Shelter
The Rotary Club of Gosford has donated more than $7,500 from the proceeds of its annual Razzamatazz Show to help refurnish Coast Shelter’s men’s refuge in Gosford. The refuge provides…
An A-League grand final in Gosford is now within reach
A home grand final in Gosford is now a distinct possibility, something that would undoubtedly lead to a massive sell out crowd. The Central Coast Mariners, in collaboration with the…