The Weekly News podcast 5@5 for the Central Coast
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the second week of April 2023. In the bulletin, this week: Turtle hatchlings returned to the seaMayday called off Box HeadMany ANZAC Day…
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Reid calls for action on dangerous intersection at Empire Bay
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has taken up the fight to improve safety conditions at the Wards Hill Rd and Empire Bay Dr intersection at Empire Bay, launching a petition…
Recognition for Marine Rescue’s youngest member – and two of its oldest
AS Marine Rescue Central Coast welcomes its youngest member, two of its oldest have been recognised with life memberships. Will Shaddock, 18, of Yattalunga, who joined the Point Clare based…
ANZAC Day services throughout the region
Thousands of people are expected to flock to ANZAC Day services across the region on April 25. The services will provide community members with the opportunity to come together to…
Info session on Indigenous voice to parliament
On Saturday, April 15, the Central Coast Branch of ABC Friends will host an Information Morning regarding the Indigenous voice to Parliament with State Minister for the Central Coast and…
Mayday called – boating tragedy averted
A boating tragedy was averted during strong windy conditions on the Brisbane Water on April 9 when a Catalina 380 yacht lost power and was being blown towards a rocky…
New high-tech fire fighting equipment headed for Coast
The Central Coast is one of four regions set to receive a high-tech, state-of-the-art aerial platform appliance to bolster Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) emergency response capability. The ladder pumper…
Massive surf forces closure of many local beaches
Central Coast Council lifeguards have closed 10popular beaches across the Central Coast due to large swell and dangerous conditions. The following beaches are closed: Copacabana Beach, Killcare Beach, Lakes Beach,…
Turtle hatchlings returned to the sea
A bale of endangered Loggerhead Turtle hatchlings was returned to the water at Shelly Beach on April 9 after an epic egg rescue. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service…
ANZAC Day service at Empire Bay
The Empire Bay Progress Association (EBPA) will once again host an ANZAC Day commemoration on April 25. Centred around the cenotaph in the centre of the village, the ceremony will…
Reid scarfs up for Scouts NSW
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid was among NSW Senators and NSW Members of Federal Parliament to scarf up for Scouting recently at Parliament House, Canberra. Fostering greater connection between Parliament…
Farewell to couple with strong links to Yarramalong Valley
The people of Yarramalong Valley gathered at Wyong Creek Hall recently to farewell Paul and Di Salmon and thank them for years of hard work and dedication to the community…
Turtle found on Coast had swallowed seven fish hooks
A Green Turtle found near Eraring Power Station at Lake Macquarie has undergone life-saving surgery after swallowing seven fish hooks and having its intestines pierced by fishing line. The 50kg…
Reid tags along on OzHarvest delivery run
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid gained some valuable insights into the work done by OzHarvest on the Central Coast when he joined team members on one of their weekly food…
Nashos spread Easter joy at Gosford Hospital
Patients at Gosford Hospital received a special Easter treat on April 5 when Members of the Gosford City Sub Branch of the NSW National Servicemen’s Association and Affiliates visited the…
Regional library still on agenda despite tender setback
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart is hopeful we will have a new regional library by the end of next year, despite another delay in the tender process. With only…
Easter treat from Mounties
More than 200 Coasties received a treat on April 5 as an adult-sized Easter Bunny and its team of volunteers from the Mounties Group handed out goodies across the region….
The Weekly News podcast 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News podcast 5@5 for the first week of April 2023, Easter week. In the bulletin: Adam Crouch retains the seat of TerrigalTwo Central Coast MPs into…
Creme Brulèe – with Beni N’kololo and Chef Daniele
Chef Daniel’s next guest is the 26-year-old French winger for the Central Coast Mariners, Beni N’kololo, who played a few seasons in the French League before coming to Australia for…
Back to business for returned Terrigal MP
After a week-long “roller coaster ride” as voting counting continued following the March 25 State election, it’s back to business for returned Liberal Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch. The news…