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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.

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23 April 2025

Upgrade for Breakers indoor sports stadium

Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, announced last Thursday that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will help upgrade Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium in Terrigal.

23 April 2025

Lifeline for music festivals

The NSW Government has stepped in to help five music festivals, including Lost Paradise on the Central Coast, avoid the fate suffered by many others forced to fold since the pandemic.

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.

16 April 2025

Contract awarded for intersection upgrade

Motorists will soon benefit from safer and smoother journeys along the Central Coast Highway with plans progressing to upgrade the intersection at Tumbi Road.

16 April 2025

Rentstart Bond Loan scheme improves support

More than 200 victim-survivors of domestic and family violence have received support under the expanded Rentstart Bond Loan scheme as the NSW Government continues work to build a safer New South Wales.

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.

9 April 2025

Significant funding for Allawah House

Allawah House has been given a much-needed funding boost by the Minns Labor Government to provide supported transitional accommodation to women over 55 experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

9 April 2025

One million energy bill busting batteries

A re-elected Federal Labor Government will make batteries cheaper, slashing energy bills for households, small businesses and community facilities by up to 90 per cent.

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.

2 April 2025

Supporting young people: building stronger communities

The Australian Government is providing $440,000 for a new education hub and retreat for young people on the New South Wales (NSW) Central Coast.

2 April 2025

Lift off for Tuggerah Station accessibility upgrade

The State Government has completed construction of the $40 million Tuggerah Station upgrade.