Welcome boost for brekkie club
The popular breakfast program run every Tuesday during school terms by Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre has received a boost thanks to the #GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program. Winning the public vote…
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Coasties dig deep for Salvos Christmas appeal
The Salvation Army and Newcastle Permanent Building Society have received a heart-warming response from the Central Coast community in their annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal. The 34-year-old tradition shared by…
ePetition calling for early council elections lodged in Parliament
An ePetition calling for the next election date for Central Coast Council to be brought forward has been presented in the Legislative Assembly by Member for The Entrance David Mehan….
Copacabana Rural Fire Brigade needs more members
Although it has been one of the wettest years many on the Central Coast can remember, weather conditions will inevitably return to hot and dry and Copacabana Rural Fire Brigade…
Lucky coincidence saved 20 at Wamberal beach
A Year 6 end of school celebration almost ended in tragedy when a large group of children and parents were caught in a strong rip at Wamberal beach and unable…
Chris King steps down from RDACC Board
After almost a decade, Chris King is stepping down from his role as the longest serving Board member for Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC). He is credited with bringing…
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…
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…