More Shelterbags for the homeless
The Terrigal Rotary Club has raised more than $5,000 for its Shelterbags for the Homeless Project through a special film night at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre. Spokesperson Mary Crammond said…
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Central Coast Weekly News, in an easy audio/video format, direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers. Coming up this week: Record employment figuresPrimary health is under strain More GPs…
McIntosh to run as an independent in state election
Woy Woy local and retired school principal, Gab McIntosh, has announced her candidacy as an Independent in next year’s state election, labelling the NSW educational system as a “dreadful mess”….
Local petition to encourage fuel efficiency
With the prices of fuel skyrocketing one local woman Debi Thornton has taken the step to petition Federal Parliament to set stricter fuel efficiency targets for motor vehicles. Her efforts…
Another wet weekend in store
Residents should brace for more rain, with an east coast low forecast to develop off the south-east Queensland coast on Friday, July 22, bringing wave and wind impacts to coastal…
The clean-up continues
The clean-up continues on the region’s waterways in the wake of devastating storms two weeks ago. Central Coast Council has completed widespread and thorough inspections of all public foreshores around…
More train hold-ups next week
The stand-off between the State Government and unions over safety conditions on the rail network continues to escalate, with Central Coast commuters warned to be prepared for minor disruptions in…
Two events to celebrate National Tree Day
Central Coast Council is set to celebrate National Tree Day with two community events on Sunday, July 31. National Tree Day is Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care…
Fight to retain Pippi Point off-leash dog area
Residents in the Davistown area are incensed at a Central Coast Council plan to relocate the popular Pippi Point off-leash dog area in Illoura Reserve to a new area further…
Debate flares over flying Australian flag at Umina
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is continuing its fight to regain the right to fly the Australian flag on light poles at Umina on special occasions and has labelled the draft…
Unemployment on the Coast falls to 2 per cent
Business NSW Central Coast says the region’s economy is on its way to recovery following the COVID-19 lockdowns, with unemployment levels dropping. “The Central Coast is definitely experiencing record lows…
Local teachers receive national recognition
Two Central Coast teachers have been recognised at the top levels of national accreditation, meeting the highest standards for Australian teachers and demonstrating effectiveness, innovation and influence in their teaching…
New shark listening station installed off Soldiers Beach
A new tagged shark listening station has been rolled out off Soldiers Beach, as part of the NSW Government’s 2021-22 Shark Management Program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam…
Warning to slow down around school zones
With school resuming this week, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has urged motorists across the Central Coast to slow down around school zones. “As students return to…
RFS calls in big guns for flood clean-up
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has called in the big guns to help with the flood clean up with seven tracked loaders deployed in the Central Coast, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley…
Scholarships for early childhood educators
Central Coast residents looking at a career in early childhood education can apply for one of 439 scholarships being awarded across the state, to attract and retain staff. Premier Dominic…
Community spirit shines at Spencer
As the Central Coast continues to mop up after the devastating rains earlier this month, the community of Spencer on the Lower Hawkesbury is banding together. For new owners of…
Greens back call for earlier Council election
The Central Coast Greens have thrown their support behind an online petition started by Ourimbah couple Greg Knott and Justine Rudston-Brown to call for an earlier Council election for the…
Community pitches in to help with clean-up
As the rains began to ease, Clean4Shore volunteers, residents and various community groups were out and about on the region’s waterways, cleaning up debris including sea wrack, assorted pieces of…
Petition calls for earlier Council elections
Greg Knott of Ourimbah is determined to see elected councillors returned to the Central Coast as soon as possible and, together with his wife Justine Rudston-Brown, has launched an e-petition…