Be on the lookout for funnel-webs
A few days of rainfall following a short spout of hot weather will create the perfect conditions on the Central Coast for funnel-web spiders to emerge from their burrows in…
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Supporting families of LGBTQIA+ young people
PFLAG Central Coast, a peer led support group for Parents and Carers of LGBTQIA+ people, is relaunching in 2023 with a new team, providing support and information to families, carers…
Lachlan and Janine join Youth Taskforce
Janine Southwell of Terrigal and Lachlan Middlemiss of Umina Beach will represent the Central Coast as members of the 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce, providing operational advice to the NSW Government…
$70M more for Avoca Dr upgrade
The Federal Government has announced $70M in additional funding for the Avoca Dr upgrade through Kincumber, in addition to the $30M it pledged in the lead up to last year’s…
Terrigal residents’ association needs new members
The Terrigal Area Residents’ Association (TARA) could be in danger of folding if it doesn’t attract some new members. Vice President Ted Sandeman said TARA was founded more than 15…
Future of iconic Ourimbah building under a cloud
The future of the public amenities block at Ourimbah is under a cloud, with Newcastle University, which owns the site housing the building and the adjacent hangar building, yet to…
Free program tackles problematic gaming and screen usage
A new free program aimed at teenagers with problematic gaming and screen habits will get underway in February at Wyong. Macquarie University Psychology Honours student Emily Kopp has been working…
Orange Sky needs volunteers
Since May 2017, bright orange vans have been spotted all over the Central Coast, offering free laundry and shower services to people experiencing homelessness and anyone doing it tough. And…
First 2023 meeting for women’s business network
The Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) is inviting all community and business women to their February event at The Lakes Surf Life Saving Club on Budgewoi Rd. It will…
A card from King Charles for Ettie’s 100th
Central Coast resident Ettie Bunt is one of the first people in Australia to receive a card from King Charles III on her 100th birthday. She celebrated the milestone recently…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly Video News brief 5@5 for the third week of January 2023. In the bulletin, this week: Turtle power comes to the coastNSW Election announcementsAustralia Day holiday…
New facilities at Macmasters and Wamberal
Macmasters Beach and Wamberal Beach now boast better bathroom facilities thanks to more than $848,000 in funding through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch…
Boost for Kariong Neighbourhood Centre
Kariong Neighbourhood Centre has received more than $63,000 to upgrade its children’s playground as part of the 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch joined staff, volunteers…
Try out croquet at free open day
An open day will be held at EDSACC oval, The Entrance, on February 5 to give Coast residents a chance to try out the sport of croquet. Hosted by Bateau…
Redressing the balance in military history
Most military histories focus on the role and sacrifices men made in the name of war and now the Wyong Family History Group is also recognising the role of women…
Matildas set to play in Gosford
Central Coast football fans will have the chance to see the Matildas in action ahead of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 when the team competes on home soil…
Bid to save rare turtle nest
A large operation is underway to protect a rare nest of endangered Loggerhead Turtle eggs discovered at Shelly Beach, with residents asked to help. Two surprised beach walkers found the…
Full steam ahead at Tuggerah station
The Tuggerah Station accessibility upgrade is on track with the major contract for construction awarded to Downer EDI and early work underway in preparation for a start to major work…
Economic and transport plans to build a thriving region
More than $23M is being invested by the NSW Government to unlock housing, jobs and opportunities with seven key priorities set out in the Central Coast Strategy for Economic Growth…
Community spirit saves dog trapped for two days
After two nights jammed in a deep crevice after falling between huge boulders, the now-famous staffordshire terrier, Jax, eventually crawled his own way out early on Monday afternoon. It wasn’t…