More commuter parking for Gosford still a long way off
The provision of more commuter carparking spaces at Gosford still seems a long way off, with Transport for NSW still conducting scoping studies for a suitable site. As voters face…
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Newcastle Uni preferred partner for new Gosford campus
The NSW Government has announced the University of Newcastle as the preferred partner to deliver a Gosford university campus on the old Mitre 10 site in Mann St. The announcement,…
Labor election pledge: we’ll fix aged care crisis
With the federal election confirmed for May 21, the aged care crisis will be a vital issue for Central Coast voters as they head to the polls. Labor candidate for…
Thousands to flock to ANZAC Day services
Thousands of Central Coast residents are expected to participate in ANZAC services across the region on April 25, with a late change to Gosford services due to recent heavy rains….
New NAB branch opens at Erina
Building works have concluded on the new NAB $2.4M banking hub at Erina and the doors are open. The new format branch, in Fountain Plaza, brings together the bank’s business…
Amenities upgrade a boon for boardriders
Macmasters Beach Boardriders are set to have a new home thanks to a major upgrade of the area’s community facilities being jointly funded by the State Government and Central Coast…
PHN calls for award nominations
The Primary Health Network (PHN) is looking for nominees for its 2022 Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards. Following the success of the inaugural awards last year, the PHN is…
Tribute to country superstars at Laycock St
If you’re a country music fan you won’t want to miss the Country Superstars tribute show at Laycock St Theatre on Friday, April 22. The first half of the show…
Lisarow land to be rezoned residential
Land near the shops at Lisarow is being rezoned for homes.
Whither democracy as committees “paused”?
Gagged members speak out as Council suspends advisory committees.
Four Council managers become senior roles
Four unit managers will become senior staff – a year after four directors were cut from Central Coast Council.
$800,000 on offer for local charities and community groups
Local not-for-profit and charity organisations working to overcome disadvantage or create opportunities for marginalised or isolated people on the Central Coast can apply for funds through the latest Newcastle Permanent…
Packed program of activities for school holidays
With the April school holidays fast approaching, Central Coast Council has developed a jam-packed program of online and face-to-face activities and events. Parents, carers and guardians can head to the…
Coast health workers at breaking point
HEALTH – Dozens of health workers at Gosford Hospital walked off the job for two hours at 10am on April 7, joining industrial action held across the state as the…
Workers’ comp payment confusion
A question for Lucy Wicks and Gordon Reid. After many years of having meetings and sending emails asking Members of Parliament and Opposition candidates what they can do about my…
Artwork lost as Macmasters amenities block upgraded
I would like to raise awareness of Council’s demolition of the amenities block at Macmasters Beach, which has a public art piece by local exhibiting artist John Oates. It will…
Recognised for LGBTQ+ inclusion in healthcare
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has taken two awards at the inaugural Australian Pride in Health and Wellbeing Awards. The awards recognised a variety of role models, allies and…
Spencer left out of flood relief package
The River Cares group is incensed that the townships of the Lower Hawkesbury, including Spencer and Gunderman, have been excluded from the State Government’s Back Home flood relief package, with…
Reptile Park’s April Fool’s Day joke
The Australian Reptile Park’s social media lit up on April 1 when an April Fool’s Day joke went viral. “In a dangerous and deadly world-first, the Australian Reptile Park is…
Resident speaks up on water prices
Only 20 residents zoomed in for a public hearing into water prices on the Central Coast.