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25 November 2022

The ratcheting up in horror of domestic violence

In Australia, one woman is killed every week by a current or former partner. One in three women and one in five men have experienced at least one incident of domestic violence. And it goes beyond the pale how women and children are dying, as this brand of evil is stepped up with gruesome ways in which to despatch another human being from this mortal coil.

25 November 2022

Liberal mates cronyism before teachers

Documents reveal executive positions within the Education Department has ballooned from 305 in 2019 to 354 in 2022 – a 16 per cent increase in the last 3 years, at the same time as they are unable and unwilling to deal with the teacher shortage crisis and teacher pay.

25 November 2022

Council partners in in affordable housing land proposal program

Central Coast Council has announced Pacific Link Housing Limited as its partner in the first stage of Council’s Affordable Housing Land Proposal program. This program is a key initiative from Council’s ground-breaking Central Coast Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy which was adopted by Council in 2019.

25 November 2022

Point Clare Station left in shambles

After much controversy, Point Clare station opened last week, but it’s been revealed that accessibility has gone backwards, not forwards. With lack of ramps, excessive lifts, and a tunnel that’s so low you hit your head on the roof, the whole upgrade has ended up being another bungle under the current government.

25 November 2022

Get your tickets for Senior's Festival gala concerts

Another stellar line-up of Australian acts has been secured for the highly anticipated Premier’s Gala Concerts for the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival.

25 November 2022

Reid co-chairs parliamentary friends of general practice

A new bipartisan parliamentary group aimed at improving general practice and the nation’s primary healthcare networks was been launched in Federal Parliament this week.

25 November 2022

Council meeting dates for 2023

Ordinary meetings of Central Coast Council are generally held at 6.30pm on the fourth Tuesday evening of the month, in accordance with the revised Code of Meeting Practice adopted at the 22 February 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting.

22 November 2022

A devil in disguise or an old-fashion snake oil salesman?

Two years ago, Dominic Perrottet made it clear that he wanted his plan to put a ‘forever tax’ on the family home to affect 80 per cent of properties in New South Wales. Now that his First Homebuyer’s Tax has passed into law, Perrottet believes that he is off and running with the biggest con since ‘snake oil’ salesman stood on their corner soapboxes.

22 November 2022

Small businesses face massive premium hikes

If you own a business on the Central Coast, like thousands upon thousands of other businesses in NSW, you are likely to suffer a massive workcover premium hikes because of the Perrottet Government's 'jobs and benefits for mates' attitude.

22 November 2022

Stop work order extended

A stop work for order on sensitive environmental land at Doyalson has been extended for another 40 days to stop any further alleged unauthorised clearing of land.

22 November 2022

Local writer to launch first poetry collection

Known locally as a journalist, Point Clare resident, Jacquelene (Jackie) Pearson, has also always been a poet and is proud to release her first poetry collection, Mother’s Song.

22 November 2022

NAISDA Dance College receives major boost

NAISDA Dance College will be able to significantly expand its presence on the Central Coast after the Albanese Labor Government allocated $5 million in the 2022 Federal Budget to the nationally recognised First Nations arts and dance college.

22 November 2022

Peach Orchard Road, not so peachy

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, together with residents of Peach Orchard Road are calling on the Minister for Regional Roads and Transport to reconsider the request to lower the speed limit along Peach Orchard Road, Fountaindale.

18 November 2022

Community's plea to save sand dune

Native vegetation plays an important role in stabilising our coastal landscapes by protecting sand dunes from wind erosion. Vegetation can also trap windblown sand to help build up the dunes and provides food or habitat for native animals and migratory birds, yet Central Coast Council seems to determined to destroy a large swathe of sand dune vegetation at Umina.

18 November 2022

$1.2 million for The Entrance

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering their $1.2 million election commitment for The Entrance in their first Federal Budget.

18 November 2022

New Covid-19 vaccines for eligible Australians

The Australian Government has accepted a recommendation from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the use of the Pfizer Comirnaty Bivalent Original/Omicron BA.1 vaccine as a third and fourth dose in people aged 18 years and older.

18 November 2022

New landfill cell at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility

Central Coast Council has completed one of its most significant projects recently undertaken – a new landfill cell at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility, costing $9 million.

18 November 2022

Local feedback sought to improve mobile coverage in Dobell

The Commonwealth Government is seeking feedback from people on the Central Coast about new guidelines that will drive investment to address poor mobile coverage in Matcham-Holgate and Wyoming.

18 November 2022

New sports building for Lemon Grove Netball Courts

& a roundup of four more Member for Robertson stories

A week's roundup from the Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid.

18 November 2022

More ways involve seniors in 2023 festival

More than 80 community-led activities and programs are set to join the NSW Seniors Festival thanks to grant funding provided by the NSW Government.

18 November 2022

Nesting has begun for the Little Terns

The Little Terns have arrived at The Entrance North to begin nesting and Central Coast Council wants to remind everyone on how they can help protect the endangered species during this critical time.

18 November 2022

Seafood labelling reely happening

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, has welcomed the Albanese Labor Government’s budget commitment of $1.6million to introduce Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) for the seafood industry.

18 November 2022

Central Coast Council has a new phone number

Central Coast Council now has a new phone number – 02 4306 7900, which is replacing the previous 1300 number.

15 November 2022

Coasties reel from energy shock as electricity costs spiral

After you check your mailbox, opening your electric bill may cause a rise in blood pressure. You’re shocked to find a bill that’s double your typical charges. Your brain races, wondering, “What changed? Did we leave the door open and the A/C running? Did my kids leave all of the lights on?! Did the rate go up? What’s happening?”

15 November 2022

Disability royal commission open for submissions

15 November 2022

Electric vehicles travel to moon

and back on NSW charging network

The NSW Government and NRMA charging network has enabled more than 13 million zero emission kilometres – or the distance to the moon and back more than 30 times – of electric vehicle (EV) travel across the state.

15 November 2022

Coastability seeks members

CoastAbility has for many years served the Central Coast community in supporting local young people with physical disabilities – from birth to 25 years old – to thrive in all aspects of life.

15 November 2022

Fairer rental rules for renters and owners

CoastAbility has for many years served the Central Coast community in supporting local young people with physical disabilities – from birth to 25 years old – to thrive in all aspects of life.

15 November 2022

The sunset sessions

With Los Angeles as its inspiration, this fresh new live music show is all set to premiere on the Central Coast at The Laycock Street Community Theatre in February 2023!

15 November 2022

Minister remains silent on Unimog offer

Will the Central Coast get its own High Clearance Vehicles for flooding disasters? Despite previous requests by David Mehan, Member for The Entrance, and support from the Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, nothing further has transpired.