Tim’s new book shares his passion for wildlife with the world
From the time he was old enough to focus on an object, Tim Faulkner has had his eyes glued on things that slither, climb, claw, wrap, shake, hop and burrow….
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A-league Season kicks off this Saturday
The ISUZU UTE A-League season commences on Saturday evening, October 8, at Central Coast Stadium and Mariners coach Nick Montgomery is promising fans a hard fought and passionate F3 Derby…
Is another increase in rates coming?
Another rate rise could be on the cards for Central Coast residents if Council decides to apply for the 3.8 per cent rate peg rise approved by the Independent Pricing…
“Lack of transparency” over waterfront redevelopment plan
Central Coast Friends of Democracy spokesperson, Jane Smith, has criticised Central Coast Council for what she says is a “staggering” lack of transparency over the preferred concept plan for a…
Fuel app can save Coasties up to $10 a tank
With the fuel excise discount now at an end and petrol prices in the region expected to soar, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, is urging drivers to…
Residents still concerned over possible dam overflow
Residents of the Lower Hawkesbury feel somewhat more prepared for future flood events following a meeting on September 24 with representatives from Central Coast Council and emergency services, but questions…
New warning system in place as storm season begins
As the official storm season begins, with an increased risk of damaging weather ahead for the Central Coast and the rest of the state, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES)…
Major upgrade of Great North Walk
Local bushwalkers will find it easier to enjoy the beautiful wilderness areas of the Central Coast thanks to a NSW Government investment of $1.12M in the much-loved Great North Walk…
Meditating for the sake of mental health
With Mental Health Awareness Month continuing throughout October, co-founders of The Sit, Mike Britton and Jason Partington, are encouraging Coasties to join in a month of daily meditations to help…
New fences for Pearl Beach Tennis Club
Pearl Beach Tennis and Recreation Club has received $12,837 in funding through Round 3 of the NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch,…
Munmorah named as preferred site for super battery
The site of the former Munmorah Power Station has been formally identified as the ideal location for the 700MW Waratah Super Battery, according to Shadow Minister for the Hunter and…
Providing friendship to older residents
Four organisations which co-ordinate the Australian Government funded Community Visitors scheme on the Central Coast are set to celebrate 30 years of volunteers providing friendship to older people this month….
46 organisations to share $570,000 in Council funding
Forty six community projects and organisations are to benefit from the latest allocations from Central Coast Council’s Community Events and Place Activation Grant Program and Community Development Grant Program, with…
Greens call for government to come clean over Delta sale
Environmental groups and the Central Coast Greens are calling on the NSW Government for full transparency about any informal agreements regarding the operation of Vales Point Power Station, following the…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the closing of September 2022, remember clocks go forward for daylight savings from Sunday morning. In the bulletin this week: Bold new plans…
New President for Brisbane Water Legacy
Patrick Gallagher has been installed as the new President of Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy. The Presidents’ Changeover lunch was held on September 24, attended by Legatees, partners and a number…
New childcare savings to benefit Coast families
Almost 7,000 Central Coast families will benefit from the Federal Government’s cheaper childcare plan, set to take effect from July 1, 2023. Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, said the Government…
We can’t get sidetracked about Gosford: Lawley
Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) President, Pete Lawley, says the concept plan for Gosford waterfront is an opportunity that cannot be allowed to get side-tracked like so many in the…
Community involvement key to waterfront revitalisation: Tesch and Harris
New concept plans for the Gosford waterfront have been welcomed by Labor MPs and the business sector, but they all agree the views of the community will be essential to…
Bold new plan for Gosford waterfront
For decades ideas for the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront have been floated and ultimately rejected, but Central Coast Council is determined that now is the time to act and…