Upgrade for Pearl Beach war memorial
The war memorial at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall is set for a $10,000 upgrade, thanks to the latest round of grants through the NSW Government’s Community War Memorial Fund….
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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…
Moving Flakelar sculpture outrageous
I knew John Flakelar, the designer of the fountain, and other leaders behind the original development of Kibble Park – John Phillips, Malcolm Brooks, Peter Turnbull and Kevin Booth, together…
Labor pledges upgrade for Frost Reserve in Kincumber
The Federal Labor Party has announced it will commit $750,000 to upgrade the Frost Reserve sporting facilities at Kincumber if it wins government on May 21. Labor candidate for Robertson,…
Focus on speedsters during May
There will be a heightened focus on speeding in May as NSW Police and Central Coast Council roll out a collaborative road safety initiative. Two clear messages – “Every K…
Construction to begin on $45M Gosford RSL upgrade
After years of planning, a $45M upgrade of the Gosford RSL Club will get underway in June. Designed by WMK Architecture, the upgrade will see the club transformed into an…
Youth Week Awards honours young Coasties
Seventeen young Coasties have been recognised in the first Central Coast Youth Week Awards. Central Coast Council Unit Manager Leisure Beach Safety and Community Facilities, Phil Cantillon, said it was…
Free concert at Kincumber
Community music project Pianos for the People will present a free concert featuring the local Ephemera Choir and Ensemble at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday, April 30, at 7.30 pm….
Outrage over plans to relocate Kibble Park sculpture
The family of the artist who created the sculpture and water fountain in Kibble Park, Gosford, is outraged by plans to relocate the metalwork to Sensory Park at Narara. Michael…
Planning panel refuses “Paton Place” at Woy Woy and boarding house at East Gosford
Unanimous rejections of “over developments” in latest Local Planning Panel decisions.
$580k pledge for Reptile Park venom production facility
The Federal Government has pledged $580,000 to help build a venom production facility at The Australian Reptile Park if re-elected on May 21. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said…
Younger veterans urged to join RSL
With Anzac Day marches and services attracting thousands to events on the Central Coast on April 25, Umina veteran Peter Liston is encouraging younger veterans to become active members of…
Council’s draft First Nations Accord to go on public exhibition
Council wants an Accord with First Nation’s people. A draft will be on public exhibition for 28 days from May 2.
Have you seen Anabelle?
Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a teenage girl missing from the Central Coast. Anabelle Lea-Butler, aged 14, was last seen at her home in Wyoming on…
Liberals criticise Labor’s $30M pledge for Avoca Dr upgrade
Liberal State and Federal MPs on the Central Coast have slammed a $30M election pledge by Labor for an upgrade of Avoca Dr at Kincumber as ill-conceived and poorly costed….
Reading the tea leaves – no election this year
Administrator explains why he thinks Council will remain under administration this year. And for most of next year too.
Ettalong Pelicans swimmers shine at Nationals
The Ettalong Pelicans enjoyed success at the Masters Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre on April 20-24, finishing seventh. After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19, the championships…
Thousands turn out for Anzac Day services
Despite heavy rain Central Coast residents flocked to Anzac Day marches and services on April 25. Services in Gosford, at dawn and again at 11am, attracted thousands of people to…