Reid hits back at pre-budget criticism
With the Federal Budget set to be handed down next week, Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, has hit back at claims by the NSW Government that the state will be…
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The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the third week of October 2022. A selection of the lead stories from across the region in quick and easy A/V format. In the…
Gosford waterfront redevelopment plan now open for public consultation
Central Coast Council’s concept plan for redevelopment of the Gosford waterfront is now open for public comment until December 1. Endorsed at the September 27 meeting, the plan stretches along…
Apply now for infrastructure grants
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, is urging local organisations to apply for funding to support local community projects under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Crouch said…
Overall state of Coast waterways good despite torrential rains
Torrential rain and subsequent flooding have been reflected in the 2021-22 State of the Beaches Report, but 89 per cent of the waterways on the Central Coast are still rated…
Online campaign to protest Palm Grove dog breeding facility
Animal Liberation has launched an online action following a protest held outside Wyong Council Chambers on October 14 objecting to ongoing operations at a dog breeding facility at Palm Grove….
Beach clean-underway as weather warms up
As the weather warms up and with thousands of visitors expected to the region from now until Christmas and beyond, Central Coast Council crews have been busy cleaning and maintaining…
State of natural disaster declared for Coast
A state of natural disaster has been declared for the Central Coast as the mop-up continues following a flood event from September 14 to early October and the region braces…
Rowland launches emergency services satellite program
Federal Telecommunications Minister Michelle Rowland launched an emergency services backup satellite service at Charmhaven’s RFS Regional HQ on Wednesday, October 19. The Central Coast will be better prepared for emergencies…
Rare coral thrives on HMAS Adelaide wreck
The wreck of ex-HMAS Adelaide, which lies on the ocean bed off Avoca Beach, has become a vital sanctuary for a rare pink coral, with scientists taking samples of the…
National award for Leagues Club Park
Gosford’s Leagues Club Park has scored a major win at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) 2022 National Awards, taking out an Excellence Award in the Play spaces category….
Govt steps in to stop land clearing at Doyalson
The Department of Planning and Environment has issued a Stop Work Order over a large tract of land at Doyalson following reports of unauthorised clearing in a conservation zone. A…
Lake Munmorah officially announced as site for super battery
The old Lake Munmorah Power Station site has been officially named as the location for the new Waratah Super Battery, which is set to help secure the state’s clean energy…
Training day for emergency services
Doctors and nurses from Wyong Hospital ran a successful pre-hospital training day for Central Coast emergency services on Thursday, October 13. Members of NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service, VRA…
Protest against dog breeding facility at Palm Grove
Concerned residents and animal welfare and protection advocates rallied outside Wyong Council chambers on Friday, October 14, to demand urgent action over a commercial dog breeding facility at Palm Grove….
Apply now to join access and inclusion reference group
Central Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest from people wanting to to join the Access and Inclusion Reference Group (AIRG), to support the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action…
Coast Shelter raises more than $26,000 at anniversary fundraiser
More than $26,000 was raised at a special luncheon celebrating Coast Shelter’s 30th anniversary on October 6. More than 200 supporters attended the event at The Entertainment Grounds, which aimed…
Man charged following motorcycle pursuit on Central Coast
A man has been charged with traffic, break and enter and firearms related offences following a pursuit on the Central Coast. About 8.25am on Friday, 14 October, officers attached to…
Copa Rural Fire Brigade turns 60
Copacabana Rural Fire Brigade celebrated 60 years of serving the community on October 8 at a special ceremony where 12 members were honoured for their outstanding efforts in the 2019-20…
Council adopts flood management plan for Davistown and Empire Bay
Foreshore barriers at both Davistown and Empire Bay, a review of evacuation centres and sea wall construction guidelines are among the recommendations in the Davistown and Empire Bay Floodplain Risk…