9 October 2024

Salt in your face: the desal white elephant

On the surface, desalination seems like a wonderful idea but there is a negative downside to the process - desalination plants produce so much waste and toxic chemicals that they are ultimately harmful to the planet and wildlife. But it would seem that Central Coast Council's bureaucracy is more interested in building a 'Desal White Elephant'.

9 October 2024

Club 365: A new fundraising initiative

Meals on Wheels Central Coast (MOWCC) proudly announced the launch of its new fundraising initiative, Club 365, during a vibrant event held at its Tuggerah head office. The evening brought together supporters, volunteers, and small businesses to celebrate a shared mission of providing nutritious meals to senior citizens of the Central Coast.

9 October 2024

Feedback sought for Hawkesbury-Nepean River system

Central Coast Council is inviting local communities to provide feedback on proposed management actions for the Hawkesbury-Nepean River System Coastal Management Program (CMP), as part of the third stage of community engagement for this program.

9 October 2024

Growing concerns ahead of social media summit

The State Government has released the findings of a major statewide survey, revealing widespread community concerns about the impact of social media on children, young people, and broader society.

9 October 2024

Make this summer your safest boating season yet

NSW Maritime, Marine Rescue NSW, NSW Police Marine Area Command, and Surf Life Saving NSW have joined forces on NSW waterways, calling on the public to put safety first this boating season, which began last weekend.

9 October 2024

Encouraging men to talk about mental health

October is Mental Health Month and Central Coast Council is encouraging the local community, especially men, to take time out to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives and to encourage help seeking behaviours when needed.

9 October 2024

Fun in the hinterlands

David Harris, Member for Wyong, recently visited the Central Coast hinterlands west of Wyong, where he learned that there was a lot of of fun on offer for families during the school holidays.

2 October 2024

Another dose of Dutton’s nuclear folly

You have to give Peter Dutton credit – his nuclear foolhardiness continues unabated, even though his spray of nuclear verbal diarrhoea, at last week’s Committee for Economic Development of Australia  (CEDA) luncheon in Sydney, has inadvertently struck at his own arguments to go nuclear.

2 October 2024

Pets are dying unnecessarily from cancer

At the recent Citizens Inquiry held by Future Sooner, residents told the panel that not only were they getting sick, but their pets were dying from cancers that not even the vets understood.

2 October 2024

Safe disposal trial of embedded batteries

The Buttonderry Community Recycling Centre in Jilliby is taking part in a new NSW Government trial to help households dispose of problematic embedded batteries found in wireless household products, light up toys and disposable vapes.

2 October 2024

Warm summer predicted for bush fire season

Yesterday was the official start of the 2024-25 bush fire season, as high fuel loads present challenges for fire agencies across the state.

2 October 2024

Red and yellow flags go back up

The iconic red and yellow flags went back up on Central Coast beaches last weekend as surf lifesaving volunteers return to the state’s coastline for the 2024/25 Surf Life Saving Patrol Season.

2 October 2024

Community say ahead of Social Media Summit

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch MP is inviting members of the community to share their experiences, concerns and suggestions regarding social media use ahead of the Social Media Summit, a two-day joint initiative between the NSW Government and Government of South Australia, on October 10 (Sydney) and October 11 (Adelaide).

2 October 2024

Opportunity for creatives to connect with community

An opportunity is on offer for local creatives to receive up to $40,000 commission through Central Coast Council’s Creative Art Central program, which is designed to support local creative practitioners to produce new and contemporary works that demonstrates a strong connection to community.

2 October 2024

Improving healthcare in a changing climate

The Federal Government announced yesterday a new collaboration between key health sector partners to deliver action on the government’s health and climate strategy.

2 October 2024

Access to contraceptive pill made easier

Women in The Entrance electorate now have easier, more affordable access to the oral contraceptive pill as a 12 month trial is made permanent by the State Government.

2 October 2024

Get your motor running...

Central Coast Council is once again hosting ChromeFest, one of Australia’s biggest car shows and community events at The Entrance, Central Coast, from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 October.

2 October 2024

Cricket upgrades ready for the season

Wyong District Cricket Club received $9,000 from the Local Sport Grant Program to deliver new cricket nets and synthetic grass upgrades.