6 December 2023

An attempted land flog-off that failed

In a major win for the community, a significant stand of mature paperbark and she-oak trees at Austin Butler Reserve, Woy Woy will be retained for the community, after Council resolved at its meeting on 28 November that no further action should be taken to progress the sale of this land – the land was taken off the chopping block… after community groups put a long fight to save it.

6 December 2023

Can you spot a scam?

The NSW Government is urging people to be alert to cybercriminals targeting busy online shoppers ahead of Christmas, with more than $126.5 million lost to scams across the state in 2023.

6 December 2023

Somersby Falls undergoes stage 2 upgrades

The popular Somersby Falls picnic area in Brisbane Water National Park, on the plateau just west of Gosford Township, will remain closed until June 2024 as it undergoes a significant upgrade.

6 December 2023

A political shell game

Fiddling with interest rates won’t alter inflation — or change the fact that people are doing it tough, despite Reserve Bank boss Michelle Bullock believing it’s all a lot of winging background noise and all is well in ‘candyland’. What is fact is that the Reserve Bank interest rate decisions are decidedly nothing more than the 'pet shop galah variety'.

6 December 2023

Sunburn in children and young people

Parents and carers are being urged to protect their children from the sun, with an alarming number of children and young people being treated in emergency departments for sunburn.

6 December 2023

Have your say on enhancing the night-time

economy on the Central Coast

Central Coast Council is calling on the community to join them in a discussion about enhancing the diversity of the Central Coast’s night-time economy.

6 December 2023

Meeting health challenges on climate change

The Federal Government has launched Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy that is aimed at ensuring our health system can meet the challenges of climate change.

6 December 2023

Multi-million-dollar road repair blitz for the Central Coast

Central Coast roads will benefit from $5.7 million in funding from the new Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund (RERRF) announced in the 2023-24 NSW Budget.

6 December 2023

Pacific Link Housing to receive funding

Pacific Link Housing is set to receive $100,000 towards a CCTV Upgrade at a large social housing estate under their management, thanks to the NSW Government as part of the $37.2 million Local Small Commitments Allocation Program.

6 December 2023

Improving accessibility and creating an inclusive community

Central Coast Council celebrated International Day of People with Disability on 3 December, and is raising local awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by people with a disability, to help create a more accessible and inclusive region.

6 December 2023

Boost for Terrigal and Avoca medical centres

Terrigal and Avoca Beach Medical Centres have received $35,000 and $25,000 respectively from the Federal Labor Government’s Strengthening Medicare General Practice Grants Program.

6 December 2023

Niche business keeping it local

David Harris Member for Wyong visits Jilliby to check out the niche business Fibre Arts Shed, operated by Clare and Paul Thornley who operate a mini woollen mill and fibre arts and crafts supply retail website.

29 November 2023

A masterplan that goes nowhere?

Central Coast Council is off and running on yet another ‘pie-in-the-sky’ project that would run into billions to implement and would more than likely not only impact financially on urban residents but those property owners in the rural districts too.

29 November 2023

Christmas shoppers warned about surging battery fires

Christmas shoppers are being been warned about the dangers of charging Lithium-ion products and to beware of sub-standard Lithium-ion battery-powered devices as fires surge across the state.

29 November 2023

Major funding boost for Dobell veterans

The Federal Government is further delivering on their commitment to improve access to services and supports for veterans and their families.

29 November 2023

Major funding boost for Dobell veterans

The Federal Government is further delivering on their commitment to improve access to services and supports for veterans and their families.

29 November 2023

Working together to raise awareness on domestic violence

Central Coast Council is once again working with community leaders to initiate important conversations around domestic and family violence.

29 November 2023

Tens of thousands more Fee-Free TAFE places for NSW

The Federal and State Governments have announced a further 147,400 Fee-Free TAFE places will be available in New South Wales over the next three years, giving more people the opportunity to study for future jobs in areas where the economy needs them most.

29 November 2023

2024 Legal Topics for Seniors Diary available now!

The wildly successful 2024 Legal Topics for Seniors Diary has now arrived and is available for seniors to secure. Packed full of useful information about a wide range of legal issues – including driving and fines, disputes between neighbours, wills and planning ahead – this diary provides vital information for seniors across our community.

29 November 2023

Growing community gardens

The Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project (SWAMP) – Central Coast, provides a space for people to visit and connect to grow a community of like minded people that may be isolated, new to the area, want to join a community garden, learn ways to grow and eat food.

29 November 2023

Dementia cafe and Christmas donations

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre will host a dementia café (DCaf) Creative Arts Workshop starting from February 2024. The Centre is also calling on the community for food donations and support for its Christmas hampers program.

29 November 2023

The Lakes Festival a welcome boost for the local economy

Not even the rain could dampen the spirits of attendees of the eighth Lakes Festival, which has again given the Central Coast region a timely economic boost as local businesses look towards peak tourist season.

29 November 2023

Xamina is just wild about native gardening

The first thing you will notice when you have a chat with CEN’s new Wildplant Nursery Manager, Xamina Mitchell, is her passion for native flora – it’s contagious.

29 November 2023

EPA to meet with Central Coast residents

Hot on the heels of the United Nations (UN) visit, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), CEO Tony Chappel, is meeting with Future Sooner and the Central Coast community on Friday 1st December 12.30pm-3pm at the  Chain Valley Bay Community Hall..