23 April 2025
Just a jump to the far-right
On more than one occasion we’ve reported, that despite Peter Dutton’s early claims that he could have managed Trump’s tariff madness if he’d been in government, the Mad King of MAGA-Land wouldn’t recognise Dutton in a line up. Yet Dutton still plunged headlong into an election campaign predicated on the MAGAfication of Australia; a campaign of Trumpian far-right doctrine.
23 April 2025
Take wage theft off the menu
Around 400,000 Australians – one in five workers aged under 25, including the Central Coast – are paid below the legal minimum wage for their age, according to ACTU analysis of ABS data. The targets of wage theft tend to be those with less power in the workplace, so we see a clear pattern of dodgy bosses going after the pay packets of younger people, especially casual workers.
23 April 2025
ANZAC Day service times and road closures
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance for Australia and New Zealand. It commemorates the first major military action of Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I, specifically the landing at Gallipoli in Turkey.
23 April 2025
Uncover the hidden gems of Harvest Festival
The Central Coast’s annual Harvest Festival returns on 7-8 June 2025, offering a unique opportunity to explore the region’s picturesque hinterland, discover local produce and experience the charm of rural life.
23 April 2025
Wyong takes part in Heritage Festival
Central Coast Council is encouraging the community to step into the shoes of Wyong locals from the 19th century by joining one of four Wyong Heritage Guided Walks, available this April and May.
23 April 2025
A sweet surprise
There were big smiles and sweet surprises at Gosford Hospital last week when the NSW National Servicemen’s Association and Affiliates — known as the Nashos — made an egg-stra special visit to the children’s ward.
23 April 2025
Play time just got a whole lot better
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, was delighted that the new Picnic Point district-level playspace has been officially opened to the local community. The upgrade came to life and was made possible because of a community-led petition.
16 April 2025
Where is the big C in election campaigning
As the election shapes up, it has become very much about energy. But notably, unlike the 2022 election, ambitions for and debate about combating climate change have receded: climate change - the Big C - is ‘in the shadows’.
16 April 2025
Dirty tricks from the fossil fuel industry
Dirty tricks and denial from coal miners is nothing new! The Central Coast community became well aware of the plethora of lies when fighting South Korean Government-owned mining company KORES.
16 April 2025
Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong Town Centre
The planning is over and early work is set to begin on the $420 million project to upgrade the Pacific Highway through Wyong Town Centre.
16 April 2025
Hop into the school holiday program!
Central Coast Council has a massive program of free or affordable events to keep children busy and entertained these Easter school holidays.
16 April 2025
Coalition’s apprenticeship proposal highlights poor track record
The Coalition’s apprenticeship incentive plan announced last week neglects Australian apprentices and distracts from their poor track record in government.
16 April 2025
2025 Youth Week Awards – winners announced!
The 2025 Central Coast Youth Week Awards were announced on 10 April 2025, at a celebration event, shining a spotlight on some remarkable young individuals, who are making a difference.
16 April 2025
Support for kid's mental health
A new mental health service is set to open on the Central Coast in the coming months, providing an accessible, child-centred and family-focused service for children experiencing challenges with their mental health and wellbeing.
9 April 2025
There goes the penguin vote
Last week the Mad King of America crowed that ‘Liberation Day’ for America had arrived – it would herald a golden age of American prosperity through the imposition of trade tariffs world-wide. But while he crowed about his trade renaissance, it wasn’t the crows he was taxing! Trump’s tariffs were imposed on the Australian Antarctic Territory – the Heard and McDonald Islands, where only penguins live.
9 April 2025
Pioneer Dairy parkrun back on track
After a three-year break, the Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy will resurrect its popular parkrun community event as the reserve prospers from the completion of a $567,000 NSW Government-funded upgrade of its 1km internal access road.
9 April 2025
Dutton is barking up the wrong tree
'Me-too' Dutton is following the path of Donald Trump, who has just issued executive orders lifting environmental restrictions and opening up more U.S. forests to destruction. Dutton too has committed to cutting environmental protections as well as the forests.
9 April 2025
Celebrating youth of the Central Coast
Central Coast Council is excited to announce its line-up of events for NSW Youth Week, running from 9 to 17 April. This week-long celebration offers young people across the region opportunities to connect, develop new skills, showcase their talents, find inspiration and most importantly, have fun.
9 April 2025
Upgrades to Ettalong foreshore
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government would put $1.8 million towards an upgrade of the Barrenjoey and Umina Pathway on the Ettalong Foreshore.
9 April 2025
Workers' at risk from a Dutton government
Australian Unions say Peter Dutton’s apparent backflip on forcing workers back to the office five days a week does not mean that access to flexible work would be safe under a future Coalition Government.
2 April 2025
MAGA: The disease that’s infected Aussie politics
There’s little doubt that Trump’s antics will have a flow on effect in Australia. Most obvious is Clive Palmer and Peter Dutton in their efforts to follow the Trumpian doctrine – the rise of MAGA-Australis. A country where the wealthy get wealthier, and middle Australians become the collateral fodder.
2 April 2025
Kremlin-Trump exposed
In his first administration, Trump, and his clown-car full of buffoons, looked like fools – sanity had left the room. Yet Trump is still just as incompetent as before, even more so, sliding across the room on a discarded banana skin, heading for the closest open manhole to fall into. Or is there something more sinister at play?
2 April 2025
BreastScreen campaign targets underscreened women
BreastScreen NSW has relaunched a campaign encouraging women to have a life saving mammogram and join the almost 16,000 women who screened across Central Coast Local Health District in 2024.
2 April 2025
$4.77 million for Tuggerah Lakes shared pathway
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will connect missing links by funding sections of shared pathway around Tuggerah Lakes.
2 April 2025
Safety blitz on local construction sites
The State Government is ensuring SafeWork NSW remains a tough cop on the beat with Inspectors out in force as part of a safety blitz on the Central Coast, visiting construction sites to keep workers safe.
2 April 2025
Pedestrian safety improvements on the way
Following a near-hit with a car while crossing at traffic lights along Central Coast Highway, local resident, Mr Michael Cronshaw, has emailed his local Federal Member of Parliament to request urgent action to improve pedestrian safety at this crossing.
2 April 2025
COVID-19 and influenza protection this winter
With winter fast approaching, Australians are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza to help protect themselves and their families from experiencing serious complications from these diseases.
2 April 2025
Donation keeps meal deliveries rolling
Meals on Wheels Central Coast (MOWCC) recently received a helping hand from Older Women's Network, Deepwater of the Peninsula.
2 April 2025
Spotlight on Council's senior services
The Central Coast Seniors Festival concluded on 16 March, leaving a trail of success with over 100 events, including two highly popular Seniors Expos.
2 April 2025
Gosford Hospital ready for more women and their newborns
The Central Coast Local Health District is continuing to expand its safe, high quality and compassionate maternity care at Gosford Hospital for the Central Coast community.