More pothole repairs on the way
Central Coast Council is set to receive more than $768,500 for continuing work on urgent pothole repairs under the NSW Government’s $50M Fixing Local Roads Pothole Repair Round. Parliamentary Secretary…
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Man dies following November car crash
A man died in hospital on Saturday, December 10, following a single-vehicle crash in Tuggerah back in November. About 11.30am on Monday 7 November 2022, emergency services were called to…
Outraged over nightmare train journey
What should have been a relaxing getaway to enjoy the hot springs at Moree for three Central Coast friends got off to a nightmare start, with major problems on the…
Funding boost for Wyong projects
The electorate of Wyong has secured $400,000 in funding for a total of 16 projects through the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Wyong David Harris said…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the second week of December 2022. In the bulletin this week: Gosford’s big march against violenceDebate over NSW land tax heats upLocal skier…
CEN recognises the quiet achievers
The Community Environment Network has recognised the “quiet achievers” who work to protect the sustainability and environment of the Central Coast at its 2022 Be A Team (BAT) Awards. Ann…
Car slams into house at Tumbi Umbi
Tumbi Umbi homeowners have been praised by emergency response crews for their quick thinking to put out a car fire after it slammed into the front of their house. Berkeley…
Funding boost for two schools in Dobell
Gorokan Public School and Porters Creek Public School are set to share $50,000 in funding as part of the Federal Government’s $270M School Upgrade Fund. Gorokan PS will receive $30,000…
Central Coast Nambus makes its last journey
It will be the end of an era when the Nambus sets off on its final journey to the Vietnam Veteran’s Museum based at Phillip Island in Victoria in January…
Hundreds of marchers call for an end to domestic violence
Around 300 people marched through Gosford on Wednesday, December 7, demanding action on putting an end to domestic and family violence. Assembling at the Coast Shelter head office at the…
Vespas descend on Patonga
It was an unusual sight when 20 Vespas turned up at Patonga recently. The members of the Vespa Club Leichhardt (VCL) made the trek for their end of year Christmas…
World environment award for Take 3 for the Sea
After being announced winner of a National Energy Globe Award for Australia, Central Coast environmental charity Take 3 for the Sea has gone on to win an Energy Globe World…
Reid praises national anti-corruption commission
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the delivery of an anti-corruption commission before the end of the year will fulfill an important promise made prior to this year’s federal election….
Students recognised for excellence in Aboriginal education
Three Central Coast students have been celebrated for their excellence in Aboriginal education in NSW public schools at the 17th Nanga Mai Awards. The awards are presented by the NSW…
New tanker for Wyoming fire station
Bush fire-battling capability across the Central Coast is set for a major boost with a state-of-the-art tanker recently delivered to Wyoming Fire Station ahead of the peak danger season. Parliamentary…
Monster garage sale raises $2,815 for Coast’s needy
A monster Vintage and Garage Sale held by the Inner Wheel Club of Gosford North has raised $2,815 to help vulnerable families on the Central Coast. The sale was held…
New vehicle to help keep lifesavers rescue-ready
Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) has a new Isuzu MUX Support Vehicle, thanks to Central Coast Leagues Club. Launched on November 24 at Copacabana Surf Life Saving Club, the…
Raffle to raise funds for needy
Deepwater Older Women’s Network Woy Woy (OWN) is running a monster raffle this festive season to raise funds for Central Coast Disaster Relief and Mary Mac’s. The group was launched…
Memorial service for merchant seamen lost in wars
The Central Coast Merchant Mariners Memorial Service will be held on the grounds of Norah Head Lighthouse this Saturday, December 3. It is a service in remembrance of merchant mariners…
Empire Bay boatshed to be razed and replaced with replica
After many months of uncertainty, the decision has finally been made to tear down the historic Empire Bay boatshed and replace it with a replica. The news follows a huge…