2 October 2024

Another dose of Dutton’s nuclear folly

You have to give Peter Dutton credit – his nuclear foolhardiness continues unabated, even though his spray of nuclear verbal diarrhoea, at last week’s Committee for Economic Development of Australia  (CEDA) luncheon in Sydney, has inadvertently struck at his own arguments to go nuclear.

2 October 2024

Pets are dying unnecessarily from cancer

At the recent Citizens Inquiry held by Future Sooner, residents told the panel that not only were they getting sick, but their pets were dying from cancers that not even the vets understood.

2 October 2024

Safe disposal trial of embedded batteries

The Buttonderry Community Recycling Centre in Jilliby is taking part in a new NSW Government trial to help households dispose of problematic embedded batteries found in wireless household products, light up toys and disposable vapes.

2 October 2024

Warm summer predicted for bush fire season

Yesterday was the official start of the 2024-25 bush fire season, as high fuel loads present challenges for fire agencies across the state.

2 October 2024

Red and yellow flags go back up

The iconic red and yellow flags went back up on Central Coast beaches last weekend as surf lifesaving volunteers return to the state’s coastline for the 2024/25 Surf Life Saving Patrol Season.

2 October 2024

Community say ahead of Social Media Summit

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch MP is inviting members of the community to share their experiences, concerns and suggestions regarding social media use ahead of the Social Media Summit, a two-day joint initiative between the NSW Government and Government of South Australia, on October 10 (Sydney) and October 11 (Adelaide).

2 October 2024

Opportunity for creatives to connect with community

An opportunity is on offer for local creatives to receive up to $40,000 commission through Central Coast Council’s Creative Art Central program, which is designed to support local creative practitioners to produce new and contemporary works that demonstrates a strong connection to community.

2 October 2024

Improving healthcare in a changing climate

The Federal Government announced yesterday a new collaboration between key health sector partners to deliver action on the government’s health and climate strategy.

2 October 2024

Access to contraceptive pill made easier

Women in The Entrance electorate now have easier, more affordable access to the oral contraceptive pill as a 12 month trial is made permanent by the State Government.

2 October 2024

Get your motor running...

Central Coast Council is once again hosting ChromeFest, one of Australia’s biggest car shows and community events at The Entrance, Central Coast, from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 October.

2 October 2024

Cricket upgrades ready for the season

Wyong District Cricket Club received $9,000 from the Local Sport Grant Program to deliver new cricket nets and synthetic grass upgrades.

25 September 2024

Sharpening the carving knife!

Residents living in the Central Coast's northern suburbs, near areas contaminated by PFAS (per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) - deadly 'forever chemicals' - fear they have unusually higher rates of cancer than elsewhere across the coast. Wyong and its surrounding areas have some of the highest rates of individual cancers.

25 September 2024

Dracula Is COMING!

Bram Stoker's Dracula, the iconic 1897 tale of a vampire from Transylvania, is often thought to be inspired by a formidable 15th-century governor from present-day Romania named Vlad the Impaler. Experience the terror, desire, and darkness of Dracula this November at the Red Tree Theatre, Tuggerah!

25 September 2024

Bringing back ‘the Village’, one mother at a time

Mothers and their young families needing support during the highs and lows of early motherhood can now find their ‘village’ at The Village Collective in the Ettalong Galleria, home to mother’s groups, workshops, masterclasses, baby-drop in clinics and baby playgroups and more.

25 September 2024

Masterplan for Hardys Bay foreshore

Hardys Bay Foreshore with dinghies and a wooden bench seat on grass foreshore

Central Coast Council is seeking feedback from the community to guide development of a Masterplan for the Hardys Bay Foreshore.

25 September 2024

Move to stop tomato virus

The tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is a harmful pest that causes serious economic damage to tomato, capsicum and chilli crops. The State Government has now issued a Control Order to protect NSW’s valuable tomato, capsicum and chilli industries.

25 September 2024

Toukley's new Dragon boat

Central Coast Dragon Boat Club are set with their new row boat which allows twenty paddlers to paddle, with room for a drummer at the front and a steers-person at the back.

25 September 2024

Fairer renting in NSW

The State Government will now ensure tenants have a free and convenient way to pay their rent, as part of its comprehensive package to build a fairer rental market. This comes as the Government finalises a suite of measures to modernise the system, to be introduced into the Parliament in October.

25 September 2024

Helping Central Coast business grow jobs and revenue

A Central Coast business is among one of the first seven NSW food and beverage manufacturers to win a NSW government low interest loan to help boost productivity, create jobs, and deliver advanced manufacturing capabilities.

25 September 2024

Nominations for 2025 Gosford Woman of the Year

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Gosford Woman of the Year Award. These awards recognise and celebrate the contributions of local women in the Central Coast community.

25 September 2024

Celebrate International Day of older persons

Central Coast Council is hosting a Morning Tea at Laycock St Theatre to celebrate International Day of Older Persons on 1 October.

25 September 2024

Ross Kelly Cup carnival

The annual Ross Kelly Cup Rugby League Carnival presented by Clontarf Foundation was a hit during the week with 56 different NSW schools competing at Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex.

25 September 2024

Vital road safety upgrades

The Gosford Electorate will receive $1.39M for vital road safety improvements as part of Round 2 of the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program, including essential investigation development funding for Rawson Road Rail Crossing, Woy Woy.