Fears commuters to be slugged with toll increases
Labor MPs on the Coast are concerned a tolling review being undertaken by the State Government could result in commuters facing heavy increases if distance-based tolling is introduced. MPs Liesl…
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Residents say they can’t afford water rises
We pay those in power to come up with creative innovative solutions, says resident.
Mow the median strips, Catley
Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, is calling on Transport for NSW to clean up median strips along the Pacific Hwy on the Central Coast, saying grass on the strips has…
Candidates forum with few candidates
An election forum with a twist, held at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre on Sunday, May 1, attracted over 100 community members and high-profile speakers – but not the Liberal or…
Council in talks to transfer land to national parks
Land worth more than $4m could be added to Munmorah State Conservation, Bouddi National Park and Wambina Nature Reserve.
Free course on writing film scores
Central Coast composer Aaron Trew will deliver two free workshops for Central Coast musicians keen to explore a career in writing film scores, thanks to a grant from Central Coast…
Coast housing prices slow
In good news for prospective home owners on the Central Coast, the surge in house prices over the past 12 months is showing signs of slowing. Domain’s latest Quarterly House…
Wyong rep leads Opposition in Youth Parliament
Jayden Delbridge from St Peters Catholic College, representing Wyong, has been elected Leader of the Opposition in the Upper House for the 2022 Y NSW Youth Parliament. Jayden and more…
Council adopts Greater Lake Munmorah Structure Plan
Resident calls for moratorium on all proposed developments near coal ash dams.
All northern beaches clear for swimming
All 18 northern Central Coast beaches are safe for swimming, in regard to water pollution levels, according to Beach Watch NSW. Beach Watch reported on its website on Monday that…
Workers memorial ceremony held
The annual Central Coast service to commemorate International Workers Memorial Day held on 28 April each year (also referred to as International Day of Mourning) was held at the Ourimbah…
The Lakes and Avoca Beach top rugby table
Round 4 of the 2022 Central Coast Rugby Union competition on April 30 saw wins for Avoca Beach over Ourimbah, The Lakes over Woy Woy, Kariong over Hornsby and Terrigal…
Kerbside waste collections reopen
Central Coast Council has lifted its temporary pause on bulk kerbside collections almost four weeks ahead of schedule, thanks to changed COVID-19 regulations. Council announced on April 14 it had…
First whales of the season spotted
The first whales of the northern migration season have been spotted by members of the Central Coast-based Dolphin Project on Monday, May 2. A humpback whale was spotted off Soldiers…
Catley calls for super battery at old power station site
Member for Swansea and Shadow Minister for the Hunter, Yasmin Catley, is calling on the NSW Government to install the state’s new super battery at the old Munmorah power station…
Applications for CoastAbility scholarships program now open
Coastability, the non-profit organisation which helps children and young people with a physical disability, is now accepting applications for its 2022-23 Scholarship for both academic and athletic pursuits for registered…
Harvest Festival returns over June long weekend
Foodies, families and fun-seekers will flock to the Central Coast hinterland over the June long weekend for the return of one of the region’s most popular annual events, Harvest Festival….
Vinnies: benefits must rise as inflation soars
The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling for pre-election pledges from all parties to raise JobSeeker, aged pension and disability payments as soaring inflation leaves more people facing hardship….
Council deficit of $70M not good news
It is heartening the administrator and CEO are so satisfied with the financial situation of the Council (“Audited financial reports for 2020-21 are qualified and fail three benchmarks”, CCN335), given…
Coast Shelter launches position paper on domestic violence
Coast Shelter has suggested six major strategies in its position paper on Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence, officially launched on April 28. Firstly, the paper says, governments must invest…