4 March 2026

Mad as a cut snake

As war now unfolds in Iran, the stability of the American war monger comes into question. In the days preceding the attack by the US, Donald Trump repeated his threats against Tehran in his 'State of Unreality' address.

4 March 2026

A moment of truth

Regime change in Iran has been on the mind of U.S. administrations for decades. In 1953, the C.I.A. helped orchestrate a coup that overthrew Iran’s democratically elected government and reinstated the pro-western Shah. And ever since the 1979 Iranian revolution, Tehran has been in Washington’s sights.

4 March 2026

Creative Journey Art Trail on the Coast

Central Coast Council is pleased to announce that the Creative Journey open studio Art Trail is set to return over the June long weekend, with expressions of interest (EOI) now open for local artists, makers and creative collectives.

4 March 2026

Seniors’ stories a hidden gem

With the commencement of Seniors’ Week, community members are encouraged to seek out the latest edition of the Seniors’ Stories collection, an annual anthology of short works featuring the voices of NSW seniors.

4 March 2026

Students benefit from sport court upgrades

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, was delighted to recently visit Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus to see works completed following $45,000 provided to the P & C under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program.

4 March 2026

Coastal Management Program on public exhibition

Central Coast Council is inviting the community to have their say on updates and changes to the draft Open Coast Coastal Management Program (CMP), which is now on public exhibition for 28 days.

4 March 2026

Horticultural Market Access officially unveiled

The State Government has unveiled the new $9 million state-of-the-art Centre for Australian Horticultural Market Access (CAHMA) in Ourimbah on the State’s Central Coast designed to strengthen the Government’s primary industries research capabilities.

25 February 2026

Seeing through the coal dust

Coal industry and government claims continue to whitewash the impact on human health to keep the fossil-fuel industry alive, as is the scenario for those people living in the Central Coast’s northern suburbs – a fossil fuel consequence that continues with the planned Chain Valley Consolidation Project and expansion.

25 February 2026

Get your rod and tackle ready

Central Coast Council is encouraging the community to join the fight against one of Australia’s most damaging invasive species by taking part in this year’s Carp to Croc. This fun, purpose-driven fishing competition educates participants on waterway health while putting catches to good use by turning them into nutrient rich fertiliser.

25 February 2026

Boost to social housing supply

Four new housing projects in Wyong will provide safe and secure homes for more than 30 senior residents on the Central Coast and four families in need.

25 February 2026

Upgrade continues to reach milestones

The $130 million upgrade of Avoca Drive in Kincumber continues to reach important project milestones with the recent Transport for NSW February update outlining utility investigations along Avoca Drive and nearby streets to help progress the concept design for the priority first stage.

25 February 2026

Free Chemical CleanOut events return

Central Coast residents can safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals for free at two upcoming Chemical CleanOut weekends.

25 February 2026

Support grows for a tax on gas exports

Variously, the Grapevine has reported on the free-kick that gas mining receives in Australia - no royalties or taxes are paid. Now, new polling has revealed that there is support across party lines for a tax on gas exports, a policy proposed by the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

25 February 2026

Expressions of interest now open

Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the 2025-26 Volunteer Grants Program are now open. The 2025-26 Volunteer Grants Program provides funding of between $1000 to $5000 for organisations to support the work of volunteers.