Push to rollout new trains at Kangy Angy
In a snap press conference at Kangy Angy Rail Maintenance Facility on May 13, the NSW Government announced it would push ahead with the rollout of the new intercity fleet…
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20,000 attend festival of aerial entertainment
The Central Coast Air Show held last weekend proved the sky’s the limit for premier events such as this providing a boost to our local visitor economy and helping establish…
$40M promised to upgrade roads
In a win-win for the Central Coast, both Liberal and Labor parties have made a $40M pre-election commitment to improve the safety and quality of roads in the region. On…
Beach season on Coast ends
Beach season has officially closed on the Central Coast, with more than 2.4 million visits recorded at the region’s 15 patrolled beaches during Council patrol times over the summer. Central…
Dobell grants to help lower energy costs
Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers in the Dobell electorate have received Federal Government support to help cut energy costs. Through the food and beverage round of the Energy…
Workshops encourage businesses to employ people with disability
Not-for-profit organisation Social Futures is offering support to Central Coast employers looking to fill job vacancies by showing them how to access a skilled but untapped workforce – people with…
Labor matches $40M roads pledge
Labor has matched last week’s $40M pledge by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to upgrade roads on the Central Coast if it wins government on May 21. Labor candidate for Robertson,…
$1.5M vow to finish Tuggerawong path
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has pledged $1.5M funding for the fifth stage to complete Tuggerawong Shared Pathway, if a Labor Government is elected on May 21. “This funding…
Accolade for Wyong Volunteer in Policing
Charlie Saliba, based out of Wyong Police Station, has received the NSW Rotary Volunteer of the Year Award. The 2021 NSW Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards were held…
Call for poll into future of Council
With May 12 marking six years since the merger of the former Wyong and Gosford Councils, Central Coast Friends of Democracy (CCFoD) is calling on the NSW Government to pay…
Coast designers steal the show at Australian Fashion Week
This year’s Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) sponsored by Afterpay had a big Central Coast flavour with two Central Coast women leading the way. This year’s show again used The Carriage…
Licences open for public comment
Liquor licences open for public comment on the Coast.
Focus on walking safely to school
Blue Haven Public School is encouraging children to put on their walking shoes for National Walk Safely to School Day. The annual event encourages parents and carers to walk to…
TAFE course helps Curtis land dream job
Landing a job at Kooindah Waters Golf Club in Wyong was just what Curtis Larnach had in mind when he took on a TAFE course in sports turf management. The…
New image to refresh real estate business
A longstanding Toukley real estate office, with years of experience and local real estate knowledge, has rebranded to a Harcourts franchise and officially opened its doors on May 7. Business…
Solutions needed to rehoming greyhounds after racing
A national survey involving a Central Coast-based rescuer has pointed to flaws in the greyhound racing industry’s rehoming procedure for retired dogs. The survey was conducted by the Coalition for…
Rider killed in motorbike and truck collision
A motorcyclist has died after a two-vehicle crash on the M1 motorway at Mardi on Thursday, May 12. Emergency services were called at about 5.40pm to the southbound lanes of…
Changed traffic for Central Coast Air Show
There will be changed traffic conditions and heavier than usual traffic this weekend on Sparks Rd approaching the airport while the Central Coast Air Show is being held. The air…
Marine Rescue volunteers chalk up almost 300 years
At the age of 80, Sherwin Hensby of Yattalunga is still volunteering with Marine Rescue Central Coast, which has its headquarters at Point Clare. Hensby was one of 25 Marine…
The Entrance Rotary marks five decades
Rotary Club of The Entrance is celebrating its 50-year milestone and there’s congratulations all round for a myriad of community projects in that time. Some of the club’s local projects…