Can the new Swansea dredge solve Central Coast issues?
Central Coast Council and the State Government are being urged to “seize a golden opportunity” to make use of the new $10M dredge being built for Lake Macquarie Council to…
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Speaker of the House visits Gorokan
Speaker of the Federal Government House of Representatives Milton Dick was a special guest at Gorokan Public School on Friday, November 15. He was joined by Member for Dobell Emma…
Action plan for MacMasters Beach erosion
MacMasters Beach is increasingly at risk of severe erosion, making it a priority for action in the Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan (2017). Central Coast Council engaged coastal engineers…
Budding young artists showcased and supported
Forty-two young Central Coast artists received grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 at the annual Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Showcase Awards Day at Wagstaffe Hall on Sunday, November 10….
Lucy Wicks to stand again for Robertson
The Liberal Party has announced that former Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks will once again contest the seat in the federal government election to be held early in 2025. Wicks…
Maddison is state’s Young Australian of the Year
Maddison O’Gradey of Bateau Bay has been named the NSW Young Australian of the Year for 2025. Recipients for NSW were announced at a ceremony in Sydney on November 12…
Renewed call to shut down greyhound racing industry
The Greens are ramping up calls for the closure of the greyhound racing industry after 20 dogs were injured in a single meeting recently. Greens spokesperson for the Central Coast…
Firefighter memorial at Mangrove Mountain
Mangrove Mountain Rural Fire Brigade members officially opened their memorial garden earlier this month in memory of Life Member of the brigade, the late Phillip Williams. The garden was established…
NSW Drug Summit 2024 cause for concern
Joe Coyte, Executive Director of The Glen Group which operates the largest Aboriginal community-controlled drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in NSW, continues to express concern over the NSW Drug Summit…
Ettalong boat ramp set to close
Following safety concerns and community feedback, the Ettalong foreshore boat ramp at the end of Kourung Ave, Ettalong, will close from Monday, December 2. A Central Coast Council spokesperson said…
Turtle island a success already
A celebration of the turtle island which was launched at Springfield a month ago was held on Sunday, November 10, at the wetland. About 100 people enjoyed a free sausage…
Coast a dangerous place to live, says interim report
An interim report from a Citizens’ Inquiry into the health impacts of coal-fired power stations conducted recently at Budgewoi has found that the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie are dangerous…
One-woman crusade continues for all-accessible ocean pool
Elaine Norling of Copacabana has been on a one-woman crusade for 10 years to get an all-accessible ocean pool on the Central Coast and she’s not about to give up…
Fast train vision is no Utopia episode
Parker was asked if talking about a fast train meant “we are in an episode of Utopia”, the hit comedy series from 2014.
Treaty to end plastic pollution for good
Take 3 for the Sea, the Australian environmental organisation founded on the Central Coast, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of driving global awareness and action against plastic pollution. Since its…
Budgewoi residents fed up with beach carpark campers
Budgewoi residents are fed up with “squatters” living for weeks or even months at a time in carparks at Lakes Beach in tents, caravans and motor homes. One resident who…
Rare beaked whale beached at Killcare
A rare beaked whale, normally found well offshore, was sighted at Killcare Beach at about noon on Thursday, November 14. The whale was spotted earlier in the day in distress…
Two charged over alleged drug supply
A man and woman have been charged over alleged drug supply offences following a vehicle stop at Tuggerah. At about 9am on Tuesday, November 12, Tuggerah Lakes Police stopped a…
Avoca Dr upgrade a step closer
The long-awaited upgrade of Avoca Dr through Kincumber is a step closer with the eTender to carry out the design and environmental impact assessment now being advertised. The technical service…
We’re open for business – Mayor
Mayor gives overview of the plans and the vision for the Coast’s housing growth areas