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20 May 2026

How do you describe a catastrophe?

Who really is Trump and his sycophantic lackeys? Over the last 16 months, the Mad King and his appointees have so profoundly undermined world economics that they shouldn't be described as an administration, but referred to what they truly are - a regime.

20 May 2026

50 years on, student exchange still a life changer

For some it’s the best year of their life, others say it’s like living a dream. That’s what being a Rotary exchange student has meant for Central Coast locals who have lived abroad, and overseas students who are spending their school year here.

20 May 2026

2026 Robertson photography competition now open

Back by popular demand, the 2026 Robertson Photography Competition will again take place this year and calls on photographers of all levels to enter.

20 May 2026

Calling for artists to activate Toukley town centre

Central Coast Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local makers and creators to host exhibitions, workshops and installations in the Gallery Container at Toukley as part of the 2026-27 Creative Spaces program.

20 May 2026

Motorists to benefit from next stage of Gosford Bypass upgrades

The State Government is delivering more road upgrades for communities on the Central Coast, with construction now underway on two new traffic improvement projects in the Gosford Bypass corridor.

20 May 2026

Safety improvement for St Cecilia's Wyong

Faith communities in Wyong are set to benefit from a $5 million investment to strengthen safety in places of worship with Catholic Parish of St Cecilia's Wyong receiving funding under the latest round of the Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants.

20 May 2026

Have your say on the Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement

Central Coast Council’s Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) is on public exhibition until Friday 17 July 2026.

13 May 2026

A fateful day for the Central Coast

Last week marked a sombre milestone: exactly ten years since the forced amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils, which, at the time, faced intense opposition, driven by concerns over community identity, financial viability, and lack of consultation.

13 May 2026

Gazing into a broken crystal ball

What an archaic and broken system to blame and punish regular, working people for spending money on crazy things like housing, food, transport, health, insurance, education, clothing and footwear and communication (all categories used to measure inflation increases).

13 May 2026

Milestone reached to fix major traffic pinch point

Over 26,000 Central Coast motorists are a step closer to ditching one of the region’s worst bottlenecks, with the first construction stage of the Tumbi Road intersection upgrade wrapping up last week.

13 May 2026

Council's 21% budget chop unacceptable

Central Coast Council’s draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan fail to give practical and strategic effect to the community’s vision of protecting the environment for current and future generations, according to the Community Environment Network.

13 May 2026

Inquiry calls for gas tax review after Middle East conflict

The Select Committee into the taxation of Australia’s gas resources has tabled its final report, agreeing that the gas export tax regime should be revisited in light of recent global instability following conflict in the Middle East.

13 May 2026

Central Coast’s Peninsula set to become greener and cooler

The State Government is investing $600,000 to help transform the streets, parks, and public spaces of Ettalong, Umina and Woy Woy into cooler, greener environments.

13 May 2026

New recruits join Tuggerah Lakes police

The State Government's induction of 349 new probationary constables into the NSW Police Force at Goulburn Police Academy marks a significant milestone, representing the largest intake in over 13 years and demonstrating a strong commitment to bolstering frontline resources statewide.

6 May 2026

Cozing up to the gas industry

Over 56% of Australia’s exported gas pays zero royalties, and major multinational exporters often pay minimal federal tax despite billions in revenue - many companies, such as Chevron, Exxon, Woodside, and Shell, pay little to no income tax for years.

6 May 2026

Every K counts

Central Coast Council and NSW Police are stepping up efforts this May to reduce speeding on local roads. Keeping residents and visitors safe on our roads is a top priority for Council.

6 May 2026

Changes to Ettalong Channel ferry services

Passenger safety is being prioritised at Ettalong Channel as sand shoaling disrupts safe entry to the channel for ferry services.

6 May 2026

Big 4 banks are raking in billions off home loans

While households have been hit with another rate increase amid rising grocery and fuel prices, the banks are making a motza off the housing crisis and fuelling inflation.

6 May 2026

Safer journeys for road users

Motorists are now benefiting from safer journeys with the completion of slope stabilisation work on the Central Coast Highway at Kariong Hill.

6 May 2026

Beach patrol season ends

The 2025-26 Central Coast beach patrol season officially concluded on Monday 27 April, following a busy seven months of strong beach visitation and ongoing safety responses by Central Coast Council lifeguards and Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) volunteers.

6 May 2026

Chronic kidney disease health forum

Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, will facilitate a chronic kidney disease (CKD) health forum in partnership with Kidney Health Australia and AstraZeneca to raise awareness, increase screening rates in the region, and discuss treatment options.

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