New shelter will keep parish bus safe
Our Lady Star of the Sea Terrigal Parish has received $20,000 through the Federal Labor Government’s Stronger Communities Program to buy a lockable bus shelter for its community bus. Member…
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Tesch champions disabled at Ghana conference
Improving accessibility and increasing the voice of people with disability in parliaments across the Commonwealth were among topics presented by Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch at the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary…
New Buddhist Centre at Wadalba
A new Buddhist Centre has opened at Wadalba. It is the re-establishment of Amawatura Centre, previously located in Carlingford. Senior Buddhist monk Ven.U. Sugathawansa Thero is resident at the centre….
Operation Katana nabs hundreds of drivers
Highway Patrols from the Central Coast and Newcastle teamed up to saturate local areas in the Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water Police Districts as part of Operation Katana on Friday…
Auslan Santa is coming to Tuggerah
Westfield is set to expand its successful Auslan Santa service to Tuggerah this year, with Santa set to sign with children on November 29. The move follows the successful launch…
New swimming enclosure for Woy Woy
The Woy Woy waterfront is set undergo an upgrade to make it more resilient to natural disasters thanks to a joint initiative by the Australian and NSW governments. Central Coast…
Environmental award for Future Sooner
Future Sooner has been awarded the prestigious 2022 Environmental Justice Award in recognition of the achievements of the group and supporters over the past year. The award was presented by…
Reduced fees to find forever homes for pets
The RSPCA is on a mission to find forever homes for animals in their care at centres across NSW with adoption fees reduced to $29 this weekend, November 3-5. Adoptions…
Councils not to blame for housing crisis
NSW councils are sick of being scapegoated for the state’s housing crisis and have called for an urgent sit-down meeting with Premier Chris Minns, key Ministers and planning bureaucrats. Local…
Mobile base stations get the go-ahead
New mobile base stations are set to be built at Wyoming and Matcham-Holgate subject to local planning approvals. With mobile coverage in the two areas being erratic for years, residents…
Heartfelt calls to reinstate stairs at Blue Lagoon Reserve
Central Coast Council has been urged to apply for NSW Government funding to reinstate stairs at the Blue Lagoon Reserve which it removed in early September. Member for The Entrance…
Investing in training addresses critical skills shortages
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride visited Ourimbah TAFE recently to discuss the National Skills Agreement, tour the hospitality facilities and meet the students….
Nominate now for youth awards
Nominations are now open for the Central Coast Youth Week Awards which will be presented at The Hub youth entertainment venue at Erina. The Youth Week Awards, which coincide with…
Dangerous plan to pair venomous snakes a success
In an incredibly dangerous procedure, the Australian Reptile Park’s venom team has paired two Darwin King Brown snakes together for mating. Known as one of Australia’s deadliest snakes, the King…
Fireproof your home before Summer
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging Central Coast residents to book a safety visit through Fire and Rescue NSW ahead of a predicted hot, dry Summer. Reid said it…
Potential job losses would have ripple effect
EDITORIAL: This last week the communities surrounding Lisarow and Wyong have been shaken by the news of potential job losses at Sara Lee and the Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital. These…
Young man dies in Kariong crash
An investigation is underway after a man died following a crash at Kariong on Thursday, October 26. Emergency services were called to Woy Woy Rd at about 3.25pm following reports…
New home for Parma wallabies
The Australian Reptile Park has transferred two Parma wallabies to its sister conservation organisation Aussie Ark in the Barrington Tops. The wallabies were born at the Park and were part…
Reid speaks out against seawall in Federal Parliament
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has spoken against a seawall for Wamberal Beach in Federal Parliament, ahead of a meeting planned for Sunday, November 5, to discuss the next steps…
Two people burned in house fire
Two rescue helicopters were called in to airlift a man and woman suffering burns to hospital on Thursday, October 26. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter critical care team was called in…