The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Weekly Video News 5@5. The lead stories of the week, direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers in Gosford. Coming up in this edition: 1. The big…
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Future of preschool up in the air
The future of Parklands Community Preschool at Kariong is up in the air with stalled negotiations on renewal of its lease, which is set to expire in January. Director, Phoebe…
Citizen science at work in Mannering Park
A citizen science day to investigate the impacts of power stations thermal pollution on seagrass in Lake Macquarie will be held at Mannering Park on Saturday, August 6. This is…
The clean-up begins
Once more the Central Coast is in clean-up mode, following a powerful east coast low which drenched the region last week. As rainfall eased this week, Central Coast Council swung…
Funding boost for Roundabout Circus
For more than six years, Roundabout Circus has provided people from across the Central Coast with an outlet to unlock their personal and creative potential, as well as deliver social…
Firefighters to the rescue mopping up after flood
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Strike Teams have hit the streets to help residents struggling to deal with flood damage to their homes as floodwaters recede. The firefighters have been…
Recovery centres to help flood victims
AS Central Coast residents face the huge task of coping with the effects of last week’s devastating storm event, two Recovery Centres have been set up at The Entrance and…
Compensation for beekeepers hit by deadly parasite
An $18M compensation package is available for registered beekeepers affected by the deadly varroa mite, including an outbreak detected in Calga. The mite arrived in Australia via the Port of…
Mount White bridge to be named after engineer
A bridge over the Pacific Hwy at Mount White is set to be named after former bridge engineer Ray Wedgwood in recognition of his contribution to the transport industry and…
Call to make sure home smoke alarms are working
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has reinforced a plea from the State Government for residents, landlords and tenants to make sure they have working smoke alarms in…
Apply now for Seniors Festival grants
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central coast, Adam Crouch, is encouraging organisations and community groups across the region to apply for grant funding to host events and activities as part of…
Commission declines to rule out further industrial action on rail network
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is calling for an immediate return to negotiations over safety on the Sydney and Central Coast rail network after the Fair Work Commission…
Man charged following glassing incident
A man has been charged following a glassing incident on the Central Coast. About 9.30pm on Friday 8 July, police were called to a premises on Lumby Drive, Bateau Bay,…
Keep an eye out for injured wildlife
As the Central Coast was included with 26 other regions in being declared Natural Disaster Zones this week, the Australia Reptile Park issued an appeal to residents to keep an…
Quiet hour introduced at Service NSW Erina
Customers at Service NSW’s Erina service centre will now be able to attend Quiet Hour for a lower-sensory experience, with quieter and less stimulating environments. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…
Federal disaster payments for flood affected residents
A one-off Federal Disaster Recovery Payment of $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child is available to those who have suffered a significant loss because of the floods,…
Bendigo Bank supports Coast Shelter’s youth mental health services
Over the past financial year, Bendigo Bank branches at Ettalong Beach, East Gosford, Lisarow, and Kincumber have provided financial support to Coast Shelter’s mental health youth clinical services and has…
Liberty’s new hairdo for a good cause
Five-year-old Liberty Greene is happy to be sporting a new hairdo after more than 30cm was cut off, and she’s raised about $3,700 for charity into the bargain. Mum Katie…
The Weekly News 5@5
The Video Weekly News from Central Coast Newspapers. This remarkable week must go down in local history as the week the weather won. The Central Coast was hit by a…
Labor hits back at criticisms of its education planning
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, has hit back at claims from the Liberal Party that the Opposition’s response to the recent State Budget shows it has “no…