3 February 2023

Not a gourmet's delight

There are still many of us in the community, still above ground, who remember what a good Aussie burger should look and taste like - not like a new burger that McDonalds has released  Australia wide, which certainly doesn’t measure up to the glossy images promoting it or to be a reasonable facsimile of a satisfying meal.

3 February 2023

Gallery reveals NSW emerging artists

Central Coast Council’s biennial EMERGING art prize for early career artists will be announced at Gosford Regional Gallery today, as part of this year’s EMERGING exhibition.

3 February 2023

The wheels of the Perrottet bus are falling off

Liberal Premier Dominic Perrottet has backed in his government’s failed model of bus privatisation even though his government has cut thousands of bus services last Tuesday. But the wheels aren’t just falling off bus privatisation, they fallen off their commitment to NSW -  nothing has been done for domestic violence survivors and Perrottet’s abysmal health record speaks for itself.

3 February 2023

New flood recovery assistance

Funding is now available to the Central Coast community to repair local infrastructure damaged by floods in February and June last year.

3 February 2023

Labor to boost funding for Coast’s women’s health centres

Central Coast Labor MPs joined Shadow Minister for Women and Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Jodie Harrison MP, to announce that a Minns Labor Government will boost funding for Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre.

3 February 2023

Running an eagle eye over the region’s road network

Central Coast Council is currently undertaking a road condition survey across the region’s entire sealed road network of more than 2,000 kilometres, using state-of-the-art technology to efficiently gather accurate data for effective road management and works planning.

3 February 2023

Love Lanes Festival surrounding Wyong with love

Time to surround yourself with love. The Coast’s favourite Love Lanes Festival in Wyong is back for its sixth year on Saturday 11 February. Encompassing four lanes, four stages and one park.

3 February 2023

New community directory service

The Rotary Club The Entrance is launching our Directory of Community Services – Central Coast. This comprehensive directory contains full descriptions of services and contact details of some 26 local support agencies.

3 February 2023

New community directory service

The Rotary Club The Entrance is launching our Directory of Community Services – Central Coast. This comprehensive directory contains full descriptions of services and contact details of some 26 local support agencies.

3 February 2023

Council shameful track record on protecting wetlands

Yesterday was World Wetlands Day (February 2), a day to raise global awareness of the important role wetlands play in protecting critical ecosystems and biodiversity but, according to the Community Environment Network (CEN), Central Coast Council’s track record on protecting local wetlands is “shameful”.

3 February 2023

New regional animal care facility

Central Coast Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the proposed location and concept design for a new centrally located Regional Animal Care Facility at Mardi.

27 January 2023

Springtime for toll mania

While tolls are surging across Sydney, which is little comfort for Coasties who drive to and work in Sydney, Liberal Premier Dominic Perrottet refuses to release his government’s long awaited review of Sydney’s tolling regime. And the government has been accused of all but cooking the state's books through a budget con.

27 January 2023

Community urged to stay alert for meningococcal symptoms

Central Coast Local Health District is urging people to be alert to the symptoms of meningococcal disease and act immediately if they appear.

27 January 2023

Get involved in community land consultation

The Community Environment Network (CEN) needs your help and is asking residents and rate payers to get involved in council’s community land consultation.

27 January 2023

An exclusive enclave

Those people who live in the hustle and bustle of the suburbs often enjoy the momentary escape to an idyllic rural setting, even if only for a few hours, to picnic and forget the humdrum of daily chores. But where do you find such a place close to home on the Central Coast?

27 January 2023

Regional Trials of zero emission buses

The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government is pushing ahead with a $3 billion commitment to transition its bus and coach fleet to zero emission technology, with a new trial set to begin across regional NSW.

27 January 2023

Gosford Sister City Association gets ready for a busy year ahead!

After two years of disruption from COVID, the Gosford Sister City Association is pleased to announce a busy schedule for 2023 with two events planned to celebrate the close relationship between the Central Coast and Edogawa, Japan.

27 January 2023

2023 Central Coast Australia day award winners announced

Ten locals have received Australia Day honours, including Ryan Wilson (Founder of Free Trade Day) who has been named ‘Citizen of the Year’ in the 2023 Australia Day Awards on the Central Coast.

27 January 2023

Keep the zebra crossing for Lisarow Public School

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, urges the proposal for a pedestrian refuge outside Lisarow Primary School be scrapped by Transport for NSW, as it’s unsafe for students and the community.

27 January 2023

Niagara Park couple celebrates 70 years of marriage

Thomas and June Rodwell of Niagara Park have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on January 17, 2023.