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11 June 2021

Central Coast Harvest Festival returns this weekend

The Central Coast hinterland is ready to come alive this weekend for the return of one of its much-loved events - Harvest Festival.

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11 June 2021

Coast Twist Festival needs you!

The festival organisers are looking for their 2021 hero volunteers for the six day Coastal Twist Festival, which will be staged between 29 September - 4 October.

11 June 2021

Waving farewell to the sustainable energy boat

It seems that when it comes to renewable energy, the Morrison Government is left on the dock waving the sustainable energy boat goodbye!

10 June 2021

Flying high at ratepayer’s expense

While Central Coast ratepayers brace for an ongoing slug in the hip pocket, and are continually reminded that the only way forward in solving Council’s financial crisis is for them to bear the burden, the public purse is still being plundered.

10 June 2021

Refusal of Springfield sub-division welcomed

The Community Environment Network has supported the Central Coast Council’s recommendation to refuse an application for a four-lot subdivision on environmentally valuable land at 35 to 45 Clarence Road, Springfield.

10 June 2021

Community claims their reserve through yoga

Last Sunday the group ‘Hands Off The Reserve' co-hosted a yoga class in the reserve at Memorial Avenue, Blackwall in partnership with Umina Beach Yoga.

10 June 2021

So what now? Administration, de-amalgamation and other options

Central Coast Friends of Democracy will be hosting a community information session on Monday 14 June at 6pm to consider options about the future of our Central Coast Council.

9 June 2021

CEN continues to campaign against community and environmental asset sales

Administrator says he will not be reclassifying community land as part of Council's asset sales program "unless absolutely necessary".

9 June 2021

Morrison rips out the marrow from the bones of ordinary Australians

The Morrison Government's latest act of bastardry may well leave many people unable to obtain necessary health care without putting them into penury.

8 June 2021

Morrison's shame - secret plans to disable the disabled

It's about time the public pillory from Medieval times was reintroduced for those politicians who pretend that they are caring human beings. The Morrison Government has a secret plan to dupe people with a disability and steamroll through controversial Independent Assessments while faking consultation.

8 June 2021

Morrison’s attack on Medicare

Scott Morrison has launched the biggest attack on Medicare in decades. This ambush will lead to hundreds and hundreds of surgeries being cancelled at the last minute and patients being landed with huge bills that will run to thousands of dollars, which they didn't expect.

8 June 2021

Businesses invited to partner with major events across the Coast

With nine major events planned across the 2021-22 event calendar, Central Coast Council is welcoming expressions of interest for prospective sponsors to be involved in some of the Central Coast’s most iconic events.

8 June 2021

Central Coast given the greenlight for battery recycling

Woolworths is leading the way by announcing a new recycling program for batteries and old mobile phones. Customers can now recycle used batteries and mobile phones during their regular supermarket visit.

4 June 2021

Morrison manufactures photo-ops not jobs

Scott Morrison’s Modern Manufacturing Fail is the latest to feature in the Not on Your Side campaign highlighting the Morrison Government’s litany of rorts, waste and mismanagement.

4 June 2021

Online Classes encouraging seniors to get active

Seniors with internet access are being called upon to shake the COVID-lethargy and get fit and healthy by using the ‘Active Seniors’ free online classes.

4 June 2021

Plant a tree this world environment day

Saturday, June 5, is World Environment Day and the Community Environment Network is inviting all Central Coast residents to do something positive for the environment by planting a tree..

4 June 2021

Australia’s oldest wallaby turns 100

Australia’s Oldest Wallaby, Peninsula-local Eric Tweedale has turned 100, with a birthday celebration held at Club Umina on May 18 to celebrate all of his incredible achievements and counting.

3 June 2021

Another page in the Morrison Government's shame file

The Morrison Government has voted to water down local screen content rules – meaning they’ve voted for fewer Australian stories on TV and fewer jobs for Australian creators whilst pandering to the multi-nationals.

3 June 2021

The Morrison-Frydenberg coalition - the 51st world dictatorship?

The Morrison-Frydenberg coalition attempted to introduce legislation to take control of private superannuation fund investments. The Bill went before the Upper House yesterday and failed to pass in its current form.

3 June 2021

An enduring legacy

The inaugural Toby Martin Award, an award that recognises the perseverance, courage and strength of young Toby Martin, who passed away following his battle with leukaemia, has been given to Archie Pulley.

2 June 2021

Wages down, executive salaries up in the Treasurer's gag plan

Central Coast workers will be thrilled to learn that Josh Frydenberg has no plan to increase the wages of ordinary workers, but he does have one to boost CEO salaries.

2 June 2021

Mehan addresses protester

Members of the Health Services Union (HSU) gathered outside the office of Member for The Entrance, David Mehan on Tuesday June 1, 2021.

2 June 2021

Free information sessions on Council’s Community Grant Program

2021-21 Community Grants Program will open 1 July 2021, with $900,000 in annual funding available to support local community groups and organisations to deliver worthwhile projects, programs and events that strengthen our community.

2 June 2021

Floodlights shine on Kanwal’s sporting clubs

Central Coast Council has completed upgrade works at Kanwal Oval, improving the lighting system, drainage and irrigation for local sporting clubs and residents.

1 June 2021

Road workers injured after truck crashes into stationary work vehicles on M1

Two road workers have been injured after a semi-trailer crashed into two stationary work vehicles on M1 at around 6.30 this morning.

1 June 2021

Frydenberg has left the reservation

The list of conservatives backing away from the Government’s super reforms is growing by the day as Superannuation lobby groups and Labor are calling on the government to withdraw its signature superannuation bill.

1 June 2021

Central Coast tourism needs the promised Government boost

Central Coast tourism is suffering while the Berejiklian Government continues its ‘Big Sleep’, failing to roll out its promised accommodation vouchers.

1 June 2021

If These Walls Could Talk

The role of migrant communities in the Coast’s rich history and bright future is rarely explored.

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