21 January 2022

Desalination… a last resort

The process of desalination requires pre-treatment and cleaning chemicals. These chemicals often find their way back into the ocean, where they poison plant and animal life, yet Central Coast Council still believe Coasties should accept their desalination plans.

21 January 2022

One big rat looking over Morrison’s shoulder

Last Wednesday was the deadliest days so far of the COVID pandemic in Australia. Families have been mourning their loss and tens of thousands of Australians are suffering with COVID, and the Prime Minister just won’t give a R.A.T.s.

21 January 2022

Domestic violence funding must be targeted

Central Coast Labor MPs have called on the NSW Government to detail how new Domestic Violence funding will be allocated to support organisations on the Central Coast who are struggling to support victims of domestic violence.

21 January 2022

Outstanding locals honoured in 2022 Australia Day Awards

Twelve outstanding locals have received Australia Day honours, including Robyn Downham (Founder of River Cares Group Inc.) who was named ‘Citizen of the Year’, in the 2022 Australia Day Awards on the Central Coast.

21 January 2022

Naughty Noodle Fun Haus receives grant

Naughty Noodle Fun Haus have been successful in securing $10,000 to purchase photocopying equipment from their Community Building Partnership submission, allowing the group to continue hosting their ground-breaking art and cultural events on the Central Coast.

21 January 2022

Supporting media on the Coast

A Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers is now underway, and Coasties are being encouraged to have their say.

21 January 2022

Norah Head community can claim a great victory

Congratulations to the Norah Head Community who presented strong Opposition to Central Coast Council’s plans to sell the land which is the site of the areas’ only Community Hall.

21 January 2022

Age care sector in crisis

Aged care facilities on the Central Coast and across NSW are being crippled by the latest COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new survey by the Health Services Union (HSU).

21 January 2022

Three new members appointed to Health District Board

Central Coast Local Health District has strengthened its Board with three key appointments.

21 January 2022

Carers left behind in RAT race

Carers across the Central Coast and the people they care for have been left vulnerable and exposed to COVID-19, because of this Government’s failure to shore up supply of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs).