Help clean up Umina Beach
A local community beach clean-up event is set to take place at Umina Beach on August 10, aiming to combat the rising litter problem that threatens marine life, local health,…
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Upgrade for Tuggerah Library
Tuggerah Library will be closed on Monday, August 11, for refurbishment works co-funded by Central Coast Council and the NSW Government. From August 12-14, library services will be limited to:…
Community urged to speak up about Wamberal erosion
It’s time for a serious re-evaluation of a seawall for Wamberal, says Lamont.
Ethan is spreading kindness in the name of his grandmother Kim
A 14-year-old Central Coast student has launched a youth-led community initiative called Kim for Kindness, offering food, hygiene packs, and support to people experiencing homelessness. Inspired by his late grandmother…
Retreating from Wamberal could cost up to $1B
Council does not have the resources or power to acquire private properties at risk of coastal hazards but a State policy is being developed.
Little school with massive creative and community spirit
It may be a small school with just 34 students, but Kulnura Public School is big on creativity and community spirit. Last year, with the help and support of the…
Remedial works to begin at North Entrance surf club
Central Coast Council has confirmed that remedial works at North Entrance Surf Club to reinstate the emergency vehicle beach access are scheduled to take place in August. The works form…
From NAB to FAB: new arts centre opens in Gosford
The former site of the NAB in Mann St has officially been transformed into the new Gosford Arts Centre — a dazzling transformation of the former bank building into a…
Internal council emails say library “perfect” for reuse
If not for local historian, correspondence would not be public.
30,000 locals to benefit from student debt cut legislation
The Federal Government has introduced legislation to cut 20% off all student debts, honouring a pre-election commitment and wiping more than $16B in debt for more than three million Australians….
Larissa flying high after Pilot of the Year nomination
Warnervale’s Larissa Wilbow is flying high after being nominated as Young Pilot of the Year in the upcoming Australian Aviation Awards, an exciting awards program that recognises excellence across Australia’s…
Council’s library demolition review cost ratepayers tens of thousands, says planning group
A Review of Environmental Factors (REF) put together for the demolition of the soon-to-be vacated library building in Gosford’s Kibble Park is not worth the paper it is written on,…
Charged over suspicious Erina fire
A man has been charged in relation to an alleged suspicious building fire at a Pilates studio in Erina earlier this year. About 4am on Friday, March 7, emergency services…
Clare’s Law petition headed for parliamentary debate
After weeks of tireless campaigning, the grassroots movement to introduce Clare’s Law to NSW has reached a major milestone. The petition, led by domestic violence survivor and advocate Jo Cooper…
Umina crash highlights safety concerns
A quiet morning school drop-off turned chaotic at Umina Beach on July 31 when a stolen vehicle collided with a taxi, sending it crashing into a home, while parents and…
Thousands take part in maths comp
More than 3,000 students from over 45 schools on the Central Coast are this week taking part in the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Maths Competition, which runs from July 28-August…
Jobs must match the growth on the Coast
EDITORIAL The Central Coast is growing; that’s not news. Over the next 15 years, the population is expected to swell by over 65,000 people, the equivalent of adding a city…
Homelessness crisis reaches alarming new peak – special report part 3
The housing crisis gripping the Central Coast has reached an alarming new peak, with desperation rising, dignity being lost, and safety concerns multiplying across communities. Driven by the surging cost…
Coastal Twist Festival under a cloud – Council demands new DA
The 2025 Coastal Twist Festival, set to run over six days from September 30 and culminate in the October 5 main event, Fair Day at Peninsula Recreation Precinct, is under…
Road upgrades for Terrigal and North Avoca
Central Coast Council is set to deliver $3.5M in road upgrades across Terrigal and North Avoca this financial year as part of its $66M investment in road assets across the…