Amenities upgrade for Saratoga playground
Users of the Jirramba Playground at Saratoga can look forward to an upgraded toilet facilities thanks to $150,000 in funding through the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. Member…
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Author sheds a light on region’s history
Local author Peter Fisher was guest speaker at the Central Coast Family History Society’s (CCFHS) annual Christmas luncheon on December 2. Fisher spoke about his forthcoming book, A History of…
Uni builds on commitment to sustainability
The University of Newcastle’s commitment to sustainability has seen it rank 74th in the world in the QS 2024 Sustainability Rankings. The results show an improvement from the rankings’ inaugural…
Sarah wins national disability award for meningococcal policy work
Local woman Sarah Joyce is a meningococcal survivor who continues to suffer debilitating side effects of the disease that very nearly killed her in 2016. Last week while in yet…
Tyres on fire in truck cause M1 emergency
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus battled a blaze which engulfed a truck carrying tyres last Thursday on the M1 motorway. On the morning of December 7 multiple fire crews responded to…
Trails for Change raises more than $30,000
Participants of all ages and abilities took part in the MedEarth Trails for Change event, with 60 per cent opting for the challenging 21km course and the remaining 40 per…
Busways buses get into festive season
The baubles are bouncing up and down on Busways buses across the Central Coast this December to help passengers get in the spirit for the festive season. Busways Head of…
Roadwork at Wyoming
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Sunday, December 10, on the Pacific Hwy between Renwick St and Pemell St at Wyoming. Transport for NSW will be carrying…
Ourimbah gets its first Return and Earn machine
Central Coast residents have returned 419 million bottles, cans and cartons through the Return and Earn scheme since it began, with the latest machine recently installed at Ourimbah. Member for…
Raising hopes: The University of Newcastle’s new campus in Gosford
In an important move to address the historically low tertiary attainment rates in the Central Coast region, the University of Newcastle has at last embarked on a potentially groundbreaking initiative…
Central Coast has worst drink driving record in NSW
The Central Coast has topped a list of Local Government Areas (LGA) in NSW with the highest recorded numbers of drivers caught drink driving. The NRMA’s Bust the Boozers report…
Draft airport masterplan suggests widening runway
A Warnervale airport draft masterplan to be tabled at Central Coast Council’s December 12 meeting recommends widening the runway from 10m to 23m but keeping the length at 1,200m. This…
Who should pay for water and sewer connection?
The Central Coast has more than 7,500 properties that are not connected to town water and sewer services – and the big question is should any of them be connected?…
Sprout gets behind Coast Shelter Christmas appeal
Coast Shelter’s annual Christmas Appeal is in full swing, with residents urged to help spread a little joy and provide essential support by contributing in any way they can. The…
Working hard towards an all-inclusive Central Coast
Central Coast Council celebrated International Day of People with Disability on December 3 and is raising local awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by people with a disability to…
Christmas joy on the menu
Christmas joy is on the menu for Central Coast seniors this December, with Meals on Wheels Australia drivers set to deliver more than 12,500 Christmas cards co-ordinated by Home Instead…
Copa residents dig deep for the not so lucky
Copacabana residents have outdone themselves at this year’s annual Christmas collection, conducted by the Navy Veterans’ Welfare Association in support of The Salvation Army. Organiser Roque Hammal said the generosity…
Call for update on Gosford TAFE plans
With the turning of the first sod on the new University of Newcastle campus in Gosford this week, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is calling on the State Government to…
Butt bins help keep Avoca pristine
There is a novel new addition to public areas at Avoca Beach – newly installed butt bins courtesy of community group Plastic Free Avoca Beach (PFAB). In an effort to…
Big weekend of music at The Entrance
The Entrance will be live with music this coming weekend as the Rolling Sets festival returns to memorial Park on December 9 and 10, after the huge success of last…