Building a network to combat homelessness
The 4 Voices organisation recently visited the Central Coast during its 40 towns 4000 connections campaign. The campaign saw two vans travel from Brisbane to Sydney, stopping at 40 towns…
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Electrify Bouddi launch party
Electrify Bouddi is encouraging everyone in the Bouddi community to take the next step in the journey towards a zero emissions future and will hold a launch party on May…
Cost of living forum at Narara
As Central Coast residents struggle with cost of living pressures, a forum has been organised for April 16 to help those experiencing financial difficulties. Facilitated by Federal Member for Robertson…
Canberra visit for Terrigal photographer
With entries for the 2024 Robertson Photography Competition now invited, the second-placegetter from last year’s competition has visited Parliament House. Terrigal resident Norman Haskell and his family were welcomed by…
Disaster assistance extended to Central Coast
Disaster assistance was extended to the Central Coast on Thursday, April 11, following devastating storms which hit the region in the week from April 4. The region was one of…
Big month for Marine Rescue
Marine Rescue NSW’s services were in high demand in March, with 138 search and rescue missions carried out in the Central Coast/Hunter region alone. Statewide, the organisation recorded its busiest…
Friendship group for seniors
Local seniors are being invited to join Coastlink’s popular Friendship Group at the organisation’s new and improved Woy Woy Activity Hub. The Friendship Group affords seniors the opportunity to meet…
Treaty process aims for better outcomes for Aboriginal communities
The NSW Government is set to begin consultation about a treaty process with applications open for three commissioners to undertake the work. The treaty and agreement-making consultation is a first…
Free microchipping day
Central Coast Council will host a free microchipping day at the Erina and Charmhaven Animal Care Facilities on Saturday, April 13, in partnership with its contractor SoCares. Pet owners in…
The Doylo helps fight for the future one bottle at a time
Doyalson-Wyee RSL has achieved “staggering” results at the Return and Earn station on its grounds. CEO Darren Thornton said installing the station was a responsible and easy decision, further demonstrating…
Changed conditions on M1 at Mooney Mooney
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Monday, April 15, on the M1 for essential maintenance to be carried out on Mooney Mooney Bridge. Transport for NSW will…
Federal Government takes on the scammers
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid was joined by Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones at the second Robertson Scams forum, held at Umina Beach on Wednesday, April…
Louise is Gosford Woman of the Year
Louise Lambeth has been named Gosford Local Woman of the Year for 2024. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said Lambeth was a fierce advocate for water safety. “The author of…
Narrow escape for veteran zookeeper
A veteran zookeeper sustained a head injury this week during the capture of Elvis the saltwater crocodile at the Australian Reptile Park for a dental examination and health check. Crocodile…
Drowning prevention campaign comes to the Central Coast
Australia’s largest community engagement for a drowning prevention campaign is coming to Umina and Pearl Beach between April 12 and 18. The campaign will see lifesavers on the beach teaching…
Are we too big? Former Mayor’s suggestion worth considering
Editorial – With Bob Graham, the former mayor of Wyong, suggesting the Central Coast LGA be made smaller, it feels like we’re at an important decision point in the run-up…
Crouch welcomes playspace upgrade
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has welcomed the start of work on an upgrade to the play area adjacent Wamberal Memorial Hall. “It’s great to see that work has now…
Storm proves more sand is the solution: SOS
The Wamberal Save Our Sand (SOS) group says the huge storm which hit the area on Friday, April 5, showed that a wide, sandy Wamberal Beach is the best form…
Calling First Nations creatives
Time is running out for First Nations creatives on the Central Coast to apply for the $10,000 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, with applications to the mentoring program closing next week. The…
Terrigal’s Daffodil Dip went swimmingly well
Easter Saturday kicked off with a sea of yellow on Terrigal Beach as 450 dippers converged on the beach and ocean to raise money for Cancer Council NSW and awareness…