Freeze on draught beer excise promised
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid says a two-year Federal Government freeze on draught beer excise will be a boon for Central Coast businesses and the hospitality industry in general….
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New trees on the way for Scaysbrook Dr
Central Coast Councillor Jared Wright has reassured concerned residents that trees being removed from Scaysbrook Dr, Kincumber, will be replaced. The trees are being removed as Council replaces some segments…
Library could be a perfect community hub
Community activist Joy Cooper is pushing for the retention of the Gosford Library building in Kibble Park as “a vital piece of our community’s history and a potential hub for…
Veteran Bruce set to turn 100
Veteran Bruce Owers of Berkeley Vale will celebrate his 100th birthday on March 23. Born in Auburn in 1925, Bruce enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on April 27,…
Call for action on climate change
The Central Coast group of Parents for Climate is calling on all candidates in the Federal election to commit to urgent action to address climate change. The group will rally…
New community group set to launch
Umina Beach resident Dawa Smith has launched a new community group – We the People. Having spent all of her life on the Central Coast, Smith has watched rents in…
Military training on the Coast
During March Central Coast residents will notice an increase in military helicopter movements overhead. Australian Defence Force (ADF) helicopters and personnel will be conducting aviation training across the Coast, as…
Vinnies appeal for cyclone victims
Vinnies stores on the Central Coast are asking residents to support a statewide appeal to help those across northern NSW who have been impacted by the recent cyclone. “Vinnies will…
Future Sooner launches final report
Future Sooner will launch its Citizens’ Inquiry final report into the health impacts of coal-fired power stations on the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie at State Parliament House on Wednesday,…
Coast jobs at risk says ACTU
Up to 200 jobs could be lost on the Central Coast under a Coalition plan to cut $6B from the public sector, says the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)….
Interest grows in waterbus for Coast
Momentum is building for a Central Coast waterbus, with a third information session held on March 6 at Woy Woy Library drawing interest from industry leaders and the local community….
Concrete outcomes from community crime forum
It was standing room only at Erina Leagues Club on Sunday, March 9, as more than 300 people gathered to hear concerns about escalating youth crime on the Central Coast….
Suspected arson attack at Erina
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack which destroyed a pilates wellness centre at Erina in the early hours of Friday, March 7. At 4am emergency services and multiple Fire…
Timely funding for youth service
Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) is set to receive $988,650 from the Federal Government to secure its future on the Central Coast with a new hub at Gosford. It is…
Community to be consulted on library’s future
Panel calls for community consultation on future of Gosford Library building.
Libs’ pledge to invest in safety
The Liberal Party has pledged to invest more than $3M in safety initiatives on the Central Coast if elected. Shadow Minister for Community Safety, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Jason…
Greens candidates announced
Central Coast Greens have announced their candidates for Robertson and Dobell in the coming Federal election. Candidates Cheryl Wallace (Robertson) and Simon Cooper (Dobell) are committed to putting dental and…
Making her mark at just 19
At the age of just 19, Jenna Smith is already making a remarkable impact in the community and has been named The Entrance’s Woman of the Year. A second-year law…
State Cabinet comes to the Coast
NSW Premier Chris Minns and his Ministers will host the first Community Cabinet of 2025 on the Central Coast in April. Community Cabinets are an opportunity for the NSW Government…
Help name Australia’s newest ‘big thing’
The Australian Reptile Park is looking for a name for its latest jaw-dropping attraction – the world’s biggest brown snake replica. After calling for suggestions on social media, the park…