Early start to beach season
The beach season will begin early on the Central Coast this year, with the red and yellow flags to be placed in the sand on Thursday, September 22, at many…
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Major road upgrade for Mount Penang Parklands
Bolte Civil of Tuggerah is set to commence road upgrades at the Mount Penang Parklands in Kariong. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Bolte will work with…
Residents of Lower Hawkesbury to discuss flooding concerns with Council
Residents of the Lower Hawkesbury are gearing up for a meeting with Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, on September 24 to discuss their concerns over a possible major spillage…
Masks no longer mandatory on public transport
Central Coast commuters no longer be required to wear masks on public transport. The NSW Government has announced masks will no longer be mandatory on public transport from September 21,…
Plan to turn off Opal machines thwarted
A legal claim launched by the NSW Government has thwarted union plans to turn off Opal machines on September 21, which would have given Central Coast commuters an indefinite free…
Rock fisherman rescued at Copa Beach
An injured rock fisherman was airlifted to hospital after falling from rocks at Copacabana Beach on Thursday. Around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by…
Avoca event raises $40,000 for women in Africa
More than $40,000 has been raised for the Barbara May Foundation at a fundraiser held at the Avoca Beach Surf Club on September 17 where Dr Andrew Browning was guest…
OzHarvest makes one millionth delivery on Coast
OzHarvest has delivered its one millionth meal on the Central Coast, with the rising cost of living seriously affecting people in need in the region and many experiencing hardships they…
Czech company to takeover Delta Electricity
The future of ageing Vales Point Power Station will soon be in the hands of private Czech company Sev.en Global Investments following an agreement by Delta Electricity Group to a…
Silver Salties up and running at Ocean Beach
The Silver Salties program is up and running at Ocean Beach. A spokesperson said Silver Salties is all about having fun, fitness, and friendship for older Australians. “It’s a participation…
Council offices close on September 22 for National Day of Mourning
As Australia mourns the death of Queen Eizabeth II on Thursday, September 22, during a National Day of Mourning public holiday, Central Coast Council offices will be closed. Some of…
Nominate now for Woman of the Year awards
The search is on to find the most outstanding and influential women in NSW, with Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, encouraging Coasties to nominate. Crouch said the…
Mobile coverage at Booker Bay abysmal
Residents and visitors to Booker Bay and surrounding Ettalong and Orange Grove are experiencing little or no mobile phone and mobile internet coverage in a situation locals say has lasted…
New commissioner’s high hopes for Six Cities Plan
As the newly appointed City Commissioner for the Central Coast on the Greater Cities Commission, Robyn Parker is determined to see the region thrive as part of the Six Cities…
Copacabana mourns the Queen
As the world continued to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II this week, residents flocked to Copacabana Green to pay their own tribute. Organised by the Navy Veterans’ Welfare…
North Avoca teen chosen for Youth Advisory Council
Kale Puata of North Avoca is one of 12 impressive and inspiring young people from across the state to be appointed to the 2022-23 Youth Advisory Council, which will provide…
Fire completely guts Narara home
On September 11, the Folkard family lost everything when their Narara home went up in flames and family members have set up a Gofundme page to help them rebuild their…
‘Bold and ambitious’ plan for economic powerhouse
The “bold and ambitious” plan for the Six Cities Region has been welcomed by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) for its clear vision to create Australia’s economic powerhouse….
Council pays respect to the late Queen
Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, has added his voice to the millions throughout the world mourning the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II. “Like many, I am saddened by…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the third week of September 2022, now in a new compact format. In the bulletin this week: 1. Large protest at Wamberal Beach…