Future Sooner calls for Royal Commission
Community group Future Sooner is calling on the NSW Government to hold a Royal Commission into the failure of environmental and health authorities to protect citizens from the health impacts…
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Reach out to your neighbours
Reach out to someone in your street on Sunday, March 30, as Relationships Australia hosts Neighbour Day – an annual social connection campaign which aims to enhance well-being, improve resilience…
State Government accused of ignoring calls for action on youth crime
The State Government has been accused of ignoring the Central Coast’s calls for action to tackle youth crime by Shadow Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam…
Community service award for Maree
Maree Stokes has received a NSW Government Community Service Award for the exceptional works she has contributed to the Asbestos Disease Foundation of Australia (ADFA). Stokes has been the Coordinator…
Families call for climate action pledge
Central Coast families concerned about the impacts of climate change rallied on Umina Beach on Sunday, March 23, calling on Federal election candidates to commit to urgent action to address…
Elvin’s can do attitude wins accolades
Elvin Chan from Meals on Wheels Central Coast has received a NSW Government Community Service Award. The award acknowledges his dedication to volunteering with Meals on Wheels Central Coast for…
More roads funding pledged by Libs
The pledges for roads funding keep on coming from the Liberal Party. This time, the Liberals are pledging $3.9M to undertake a full upgrade of Nioka Ave between Talinga Ave…
Central Coast icons recognised with blue plaques
Two Central Coast icons have been recognised among the State Government’s 16 new blue plaque recipients, each revealing remarkable stories that have shaped the state’s rich history. Malcolm Cole was…
Election promise to upgrade Charmhaven warehouse
An elected Dutton Liberal Government will provide over $90,000 to upgrade the facilities of The Bikers Hand – a Central Coast charity hub – which has helped dozens of local…
Training seminar helps boaters stay safe
A training seminar to help boaters acquire the skills and knowledge they need to stay safer on the waterways will be held Saturday, April 5. The certified Marine Rescue Boat…
Making climate change a major election issue
The date of the Federal election may not have been announced yet, but Climate Future is calling the community together to discuss the biggest elephant in the room – the…
Cyclist dies following Tuggerah crash
A local cyclist has died following a crash on the Central Coast on Tuesday, March 18. At about 6am, emergency services, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, were called to the…
Hero Chev calls for safety improvements
A Lisarow teenager has been commended for his quick thinking when his sister was struck by a car on February 7. Chev Kutt, 13, was walking home from high school…
Boaters urged to take responsibility
With engine, battery and fuel issues accounting for two-thirds of Marine Rescue responses in February, Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell has called on boaters to stop being complacent. Barrell…
Library would make perfect youth hub, says Mehan
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has repeated his call for Gosford Library to be saved for community use, saying it would make a perfect youth hub. “Saving the library…
Train chaos strikes again
Less than a month after Central Coast commuters heaved a sigh of relief with suspension of union action on the rail network until July 1, trains were thrown into chaos…
Pedestrian review of Railway Cr following hit and run incident
A move by Central Coast Council to prioritise a pedestrian review and investigation along Railway Cr, Lisarow, following a hit-and-run incident involving a local 12-year-old girl has been welcomed by…
Promise to make medicines cheaper
The Federal Government has promised to make medicines cheaper if re-elected in May, with a script to cost Australians no more than $25 under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Described as…
Changed traffic conditions at Doyalson
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions next week on Doyalson Link Rd, between Blue Haven Way and the Pacific Hwy, Blue Haven, for pavement repairs and line marking….
Libs pledge to back Panthers
The LNP will deliver $544,000 to upgrade the home of the Berkeley Vale Panthers if successful at the Federal election. Liberal Candidate for Dobell Brendan Small said the Berkeley Vale…