May the Fourth be With You, says MP
This week a new Jedi Master joined the Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy at Tuggerah when Member for Wyong David Harris dropped in to say May the Fourth Be With…
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Next steps for contaminated land at Munmorah power station
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will oversee a huge clean-up of land at the former Munmorah Power Station after it was officially declared significantly contaminated. After years of investigations…
Excavator stolen from Tuggerah
An excavator worth about $60,000 was stolen in the dead of night from business premises in Tuggerah. Police say the orange Kubota excavator was loaded onto the back of an…
Health risks from years of neglect over PFAS testing
Long-time community advocate for the environment, Gary Blaschke of Lake Munmorah, says he finds it “totally repulsive, if not criminal”, that the NSW Environment Protection Authority has taken so long…
Council to readjust parking spaces at Saratoga
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says commonsense has prevailed, with Central Coast Council set to adjust eight car spaces at Saratoga shops. Reid raised the red flag following recent changes…
Council to look into zebra crossing for Kariong
Central Coast Council will look into providing a zebra crossing on Langford Dr adjacent Kariong Public School and Kariong Childcare Centre, with community concerns that the existing crossing is not…
Mariners triumph in AFC Cup with Kuol’s late strike
Central Coast Mariners clinched the AFC Cup 2023/24 title by narrowly defeating Lebanon’s Al Ahed FC 1-0 at Sultan Qaboos Sports City on Sunday, courtesy of a late goal from…
SES issues flood warning
As heavy rains continued on the Central Coast, the NSW SES warned on Monday, May 6, of possible flooding on Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake, Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah….
Hundreds rally at Gosford Walk for Women
More than 400 people marched along the Gosford waterfront on Sunday, May 5, calling for government action to tackle the escalating incidence of violence against women. Organised by Member for…
Coast novelist takes a humorous look at the world
Long-time Central Coast resident Jon Blackwell has released his latest novel, Trevor Trumpet, the Peoples Prophet. A previous CEO of the Central Coast Area Health Service, Workcover and, more recently,…
Remediation works for Settlers Rd at Wisemans Ferry
Additional remediation works at Settlers Rd, Wisemans Ferry, will be done by the current contractor without the extra work going to tender. The works are fully funded under the Commonwealth…
Maidens Brush Reserve upgrade complete
Central Coast Council has completed the upgrade of the playspace at Maidens Brush Reserve, Wyoming. An existing large octagonal swing was retained at the park. The upgrade was achieved with…
Contributions help fund major projects
Central Coast Council’s draft Central Coast Section 7.12 Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2023 is now on public exhibition until Monday, May 27. The plan levies contributions from developers to fund…
Workshop to help plan for emergencies
With severe weather conditions likely to persist on the Central Coast, the NRMA and the Australian Red Cross will present a workshop on being storm-ready at Wyoming on May 14….
Pharmacists to give flu shots in aged care homes
Residents in aged care and disability homes are now eligible to have free flu and other National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines at the homes, administered by pharmacists. The Federal Government’s…
The Coast is saying enough is enough
EDITORIAL – On Sunday, May 5, hundreds of people are expected to take part in a Walk for Women on the Gosford waterfront calling for government action to tackle violence…
Charity golf day rescheduled
The More Pay in May Charity Golf Day has been rescheduled for May 31. Originally scheduled for May 6 at Gosford Golf Course, the event has been deferred due to…
Local woman finalist for Global Change Awards
Central Coast local Leigh Jane Woodgate of Refined Her & Inategy Business School has been selected as a 2024 Women Changing the World Award finalist. The Women Changing the World…
Golf fundraiser hits home for Coast Shelter
After successfully fundraising an outstanding $33,500 for Coast Shelter, the Central Coast Women’s Golf Association (CCWGA) has seen the real-life impact of their efforts after a visit to one of…
Knitting for war affected children
Women from Gosford-Wyoming Uniting Church, together with family members and friends have come together to help war affected children in Syria. The members recently had their fifth handover of knitted…