Santa pops in to Copacabana
The word had gone out on the bush telegraph that Santa was going to pop into Copacabana on December 17 and the children were excited. The elves from the Navy…
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Have your say on next year’s Federal Budget
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging individuals, businesses, and community groups to provide feedback on their priorities for the 2023-24 Federal Budget. Reid said Central Coast residents should have…
Apply now for defibrillator grants
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch is encouraging community sport clubs and organisations across the region to apply for up to $9,000 to access life-saving defibrillators, as part…
Holy Cross students spread Christmas cheer
In the last week of school term for 2022, students from Holy Cross Catholic Primary School at Kincumber spread a little festive cheer at Waterford Retirement village, delivering more than…
Drawing competition winners announced
The four winning entries in Member for Robertson Gordon Reid’s Christmas drawing and colouring-in competition have been announced. Reid said there were hundreds of amazing entries in his first Christmas…
Sea change for sick turtle found at Terrigal
An endangered green turtle found weak and injured at Terrigal in August has been rehabilitated and released into Sydney Harbour. Terry the turtle has been fitted with a high-tech satellite…
Gosford High excels in HSC
Students from Gosford High School have excelled in this year’s HSC, with 10 included on the All Rounder Achievers list having attained Band 6 or Band 4 in every one…
Major boost for three Central Coast projects
Three groups with programs specifically targeting the Central Coast are among nine charities and community organisations to share in $770,000 in funding from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. Epilepsy Action Australia…
Water bombing helicopter on alert at Warnervale airport
A water bombing helicopter based at Warnervale Airport is on stand-by if the Central Coast is threatened by bushfires this summer. Central Coast Aero Club member and keen aerial photographer,…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the third week of December 2022. In the bulletin this week: Dog walkers get a council reprieveMass save at Wamberal BeachGosford Council Chambers…
Stock up for next school year during summer holidays
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch is urging parents to take advantage of the coming summer holidays to stock up on school supplies for next year with a…
New bushfire safety centre at Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach residents and visitors now have a safe place to retreat to if threatened by bushfires with the recent opening of a Community Support Centre at the Pearl Beach…
Program encourages workers of the future
A partnership between the CSIRO and Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has been fostering students’ interest in STEM subjects for almost a year. The STEM Community Partnerships Program (STEM…
Warning to move native beehives
Owners of hives of native stingless bees in Calga, Somersby and Wyong have been warned that they need to move their hives to avoid exposure to a toxic pesticide. Australian…
Clean4Shore targets derelict vessels
Clean4Shore worked along the Ettalong foreshore last week to remove derelict vessels and clean up submerged rubbish from around the public jetty. The team located an abandoned yacht and an…
Handmade quilts for families in need
Central Coast Handweavers Spinners and Textile Arts Guild has handed over 28 beautifully designed and made quilts to the NSW government’s Family and Child Protection Unit. A Guild spokesperson said…
Council closures over Christmas season
Central Coast Council offices and customer service locations will be closed over the holiday season from close of business on December 23, reopening on Monday, January 9, 2023. Customers can…
Kick start for Peat Island cultural precinct
The establishment of the Peat Island Cultural Tourism Precinct will receive a kick start with $4.99M from Round Two of the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for…
Council forges ahead with sale of old Council Chambers
Central Coast Council will forge ahead with the proposed sale of the former Gosford Chambers site and surrounding lots to the State Government for the erection of a vertical TAFE…
Council to revisit proposed changes to off-leash dog areas
Central Coast Council will revise and simplify its draft Dogs in Open Spaces Action Plan following community backlash over some of its recommendations, with CEO David Farmer giving an assurance…