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26 August 2026

Machinations of a madman

Mad King Donald has declared war on Canada! Why? Because he’s a peevish, perverse, enraged child. Not exactly a war, but a trade war — which will impose huge costs on both American consumers and on Canada.

26 August 2026

Gaping holes and memory loss

It appears that gaping holes are consistent ﬁxtures nowadays across the whole of government, well at least that appears to be evident in the recent EPA estimates testimony.

26 August 2026

Fair return on gas means nothing without action

Labor’s draft platform promise of a "fair return" on natural resources is criticised as empty rhetoric because the federal government has repeatedly ruled out implementing a direct gas export tax. Labor’s draft platform commitment to a “fair return on natural resources” won’t actually mean multinational gas corporations paying their fair share via an export tax.

26 August 2026

‘No surprise’

It came with little surprise that Israel cleared its soldiers over criminal wrongdoing in the murder of Zomi Frankcom and her World Central Kitchen colleagues. So, why hasn't Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong expelled the Israeli ambassador.

26 August 2026

Defibrillator grants return

Community sporting organisations across the Central Coast can now apply for grants of up to $3,000 to purchase potentially life-saving defibrillators through the 2026 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.

26 August 2026

Free emergency expo

Central Coast Council in partnership with local emergency services and NSW Government agencies, is hosting the Central Coast Emergency Management Expo from 10am-2pm on Saturday 12 September at Wyong Racecourse.

26 August 2026

Local representation in inaugural national youth parliament

The inaugural National Youth Parliament took place at Parliament House in Canberra during August and local Narara Valley High School student, Lewis Pankhurst, represented the federal seat of Robertson.

26 August 2026

Nominations open for 2027 Central Coast Community Awards

Central Coast Council is inviting the community to nominate local people and organisations making a difference, with entries now open for the annual 2027 Central Coast Community Awards (formerly known as the Australia Day Awards).

26 August 2026

Guest speaker at wetlands forum

Environmental lawyer and former CEO of the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO), Sue Higginson MLC, will be the special guest speaker at the Central Coast’s Community Wetlands Forum on Saturday, 29 August 2026.

19 August 2026

Who has the power to decide?

The Community Environment Network (CEN)is calling upon NSW Minister for Local Government, Hon Ron Hoenig MP, to urgently investigate Central Coast Council’s committee delegations, quorum and governance arrangements.

19 August 2026

Are the Baby Boomers to blame?

Pinpointing an entire demographic group for systemic economic and social challenges involves complex structural, political, and historical factors rather than a single generation's collective fault, yet, it seems, the 'Boomers' are to blame for everything.

19 August 2026

Beyond the pale

Most people in Australia have turned off to the Donald Trump antics, but so it would seem has our government – AUKUS is still full-steam ahead, despite the inevitable: no submarines from the Mad King’s empire. But, in spite of the walls of ‘Castle Trump’ crumbling, the Mad King continues his inane rhetoric and his actions have dire impacts upon Australia’s economy.

19 August 2026

Countdown to 2027 Australian Masters Games

The countdown to the 2027 Australian Masters Games officially began on the Central Coast today, with Council representatives, Games organisers and local sporting leaders coming together to launch the event in the region.

19 August 2026

Local trainees get into work sooner

Thanks to the State Government, pathology trainees like Amelia Tisdell and Sophie English have been allowed to learn skills in their chosen profession and apply them in real time.

19 August 2026

Wetlands need warriors

Scientists, conservationists and community members will come together for the Central Coast’s first ever Community Wetlands Forum at the New Gosford Library auditorium on 29 August, hosted by the Community Environment Network (CEN).

19 August 2026

$10 million organisation support program

Local sporting organisations across the Central Coast are being encouraged by their Central Coast Labor MPs to apply for a share of the Minns Labor Government’s record $10 million Organisation Support Program.

19 August 2026

Patients rate Central Coast hospitals highly in survey

Survey results published today show the vast majority of patients who attend Central Coast hospitals are very positive about the care they receive, with 93 per cent of patients at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals describing their care as very good or good.

12 August 2026

The AI hangover

The current period of AI’s deep reality checks, slowing returns and rising public frustration with artificial intelligence has the death knell ringing. But has a prophetic demise of AI – a metaphorical image of the beast – been previously and unwittingly foretold?

12 August 2026

Movies return to Lake Haven

Central Coast Council is pleased to announce that Regional Cinemas Australia has been selected as the new operator of Lake Haven Cinemas, marking an important step towards reopening the much-loved community facility.

12 August 2026

Defibrillator grants return

Community sporting organisations in the Wyong electorate can now apply for grants of up to $3,000 to purchase potentially life-saving defibrillators through the 2026 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.

12 August 2026

Smart Rental Bonds are here

Renters across NSW will save thousands of dollars when they move home under the Minns Labor Government's new Smart Rental Bonds scheme, meaning they no longer have to find money for a second rental bond before getting their first one back.

12 August 2026

Applications open for active transport funding

Central Coast Council can now apply for funding, with the Australian Government opening the next round of the Active Transport Fund.

5 August 2026

A.I. – at what cost?

The fallout from Anthony Albanese’s announcement that AI data centres are ‘coming to town’ has raised nothing less than massive environment issues, let alone A.I.’s ongoing theft of intellectual property. Big tech companies want to move at hyper-speed doesn’t mean that we need to fast track and roll out the red carpet for them.

5 August 2026

Medicare mental health care centre opens

Last month, Assistantships Minister and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride officially opened the new Tuggerah Medicare Mental Health Centre, giving Central Coast residents easier access to free, mental health support close to home.

5 August 2026

Listen and reflect this Homelessness Week

Central Coast Council is marking Homelessness Week 2026 with 'Home Truths', a community awareness project inviting people to listen, reflect and better understand homelessness.

5 August 2026

Boosted rescue capability for Central Coast surf clubs

New rescue jet skis will soon be patrolling the Central Coast, following the State Government’s record $23 million investment in water safety.

5 August 2026

Changes in opening hours

Council’s waste management facilities to close earlier on Sundays as from 6 September.