22 April 2026

NSW, a lawless frontier

Protest rights in Australia are considered a fundamental democratic feature but are not fully enshrined in a single national law. Instead, they are protected through the implied freedom of political communication in the Constitution, common law, and international human rights treaties. Yet NSW Premier Chris Minns had a different view.

22 April 2026

Lake poisoning will continue?

The NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved the expansion of Delta’s Chain Valley coal mine – ignoring community concerns and excessive methane emissions – and the EPA along with 11 other NSW Government agencies and their ministers are complicit.

22 April 2026

Volunteer for the first statewide Dolphin census

Communities across NSW are invited to register as a volunteer and help protect dolphins by taking part in the first statewide Dolphin Census on Saturday 30 May.

22 April 2026

Celebrating outstanding Central Coast young people

Central Coast Council has celebrated the achievements, leadership and positive impact of local young people at its 2026 Youth Week Awards, held 16 April at The Erina Centre.

22 April 2026

Hunter-Central Coast National Parks a must-visit

The Hunter-Central Coast regions are fast becoming NSW’s go-to adventure hotspots with local National Parks attracting 8.1 million visits in the 2024-25 financial year, up from five million in 2022.

22 April 2026

Central Coast surf clubs secure funding

Surf Life Saving Club on the Central Coast have a share in $5.45 million in funding for new and upgraded facilities through the State Government’s Surf Club Facility Program.

15 April 2026

Finally! A nappy change? It appears not

Trump went to war on February 28 pledging to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, to destroy its missile capability, break its regional proxies, eliminate its navy and create the possibility of regime change. After five weeks, those goals still remain largely unresolved while, as many analysts believe, will have Iran emerging from this war even stronger.

15 April 2026

New endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic

Women on the Central Coast now have access to better women’s health care, with the opening of the new Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic in Wyoming.

15 April 2026

New RFS Fleet Strengthens NSW Fire Preparedness

Following the end of the NSW bush fire season, work continues to equip firefighters with the infrastructure, trucks and technology needed to respond to future emergencies.

15 April 2026

Expressions of interest: Third Space Artist Residency Program

Central Coast Council is inviting early‑career and emerging visual artists to apply for the 2025-26 Third Space Artist Residency Program, with Expressions of Interest (EOI) applications now officially open.

15 April 2026

Bulk billing milestone

The Government’s historic investment in strengthening Medicare has reached a major milestone almost two years ahead of schedule with over 3,700 Medicare Bulk Billing Practices now registered across the country.

15 April 2026

Have your say on Council’s draft plans for the years ahead

Central Coast Council is inviting the community to review and provide feedback on its draft Delivery Program, Operational Plan and budget, and share feedback on whether the plans reflect community priorities.

8 April 2026

A wrecking ball on the global economy

We have all heard the conflict of excuses: destroy Iran's alleged nuclear and missile capabilities, eliminate alleged imminent threats, and encourage the overthrow of the Iranian government. Yet now, despite Trump's previous signals that the US might be ready to call it quits in Iran, the world is faced with his latest tantrum.

8 April 2026

AI should not be allowed to steal intellectual property

Artists and rights holder groups have been defiant about the need to change copyright law in meetings with the office of Assistant Minister Andrew Charlton, who has been spearheading the government’s push to bring AI investment to Australia in a move that is tantamount to complicity in intellectual rights theft.

8 April 2026

Step up and clean up

The NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) recent amendment of the Environment Protection Licence for the Mangrove Mountain Landfill (EPL 11395) exposes serious and unresolved questions about the site’s regulation over many years, and what responsibility the State Government must now accept.

8 April 2026

Nashos continue cherished Easter tradition

There were plenty of smiles and a sprinkling of Easter magic at Gosford Hospital on Easter Sunday as the NSW National Servicemen’s Association and Affiliates—known as the Nashos made their annual visit.

8 April 2026

Free mental health therapy now available

Free mental health therapy supported by trained practitioners is now available through the Federal Government’s Medicare Mental Health Check In, giving more Australians access to early mental health support.

8 April 2026

Wipe out illegal graffiti on the Coast!

Central Coast Council is encouraging residents, property owners and local businesses to collect free graffiti removal kits from Council to help keep our places and spaces clean, attractive and welcoming.

8 April 2026

A wiser approach to Wiseman's Ferry Road

Crews on the Central Coast have wrapped up repairs and betterment work at more than 40 landslip sites on Wisemans Ferry Road at Spencer and Gunderman.  Work has been underway since 2024 after major storms caused landslides and rockfalls resulting in widespread damage to the road pavement and embankments.

8 April 2026

Raising awareness for Myeloma

Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, welcomed Saratoga-based constituent Joseph Sullivan to Parliament House in Canberra during March as part of Myeloma Australia’s presentation to Parliament of its Economic Impact Study in Australia.

8 April 2026

Heritage Month brings local stories to life

Central Coast Council invites the community to celebrate Heritage Month from 18 April to 18 May as part of the Australian Heritage Festival, with this year’s theme being ‘Change’.

1 April 2026

A world economy held to ransom: winners and losers

As the United States-Israeli war on Iran enters its fourth week, the conflict seems to have escalated beyond Mad King Donald’s control. Yet Trump still claims the war that has roiled the Middle East could be nearing its end - while also warning of intensifying strikes if the key oil route, the Hormuz Strait, continues to be restricted.

1 April 2026

Report tackles integrity gap - climate change & energy debate

Coordinated false and misleading information campaigns are infringing multiple human rights, dividing Australian communities, and hindering global progress on climate change by eroding public trust in climate science and influencing political outcomes, a Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy has found.

1 April 2026

A “full body slam” against the cleanest, cheapest vehicles

It has been reported that the EV tax policies the Labor Government is currently exploring will slow down EV uptake and keep Australians more vulnerable to oil shocks.

1 April 2026

Accelerating electric truck adoption

International fleet electrification and battery storage specialist Zenobē has announced a $100 million commitment to accelerate the rollout of zero-emission freight across Australia, which could support a doubling of heavy commercial electric trucks and the charging infrastructure required to power them.

1 April 2026

Ending card surcharges

Australians will no longer pay $1.6 billion a year in surcharges and small businesses will save $910 million when credit and debit card surcharging ends in October.

1 April 2026

Wyong community sport scores vital funds

Sporting organisations in the Wyong electorate of David Harris MP have shared in $4.49 million following the awarding of grants in the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.

1 April 2026

More lifesaving equipment at community sport facilities

The State Government is backing safer community sport by delivering new lifesaving equipment to clubs in Wyong electorate among 190 sporting organisations across NSW to have received new defibrillators.