29 January 2025

Recognition of a local hero

Jilliby resident Mike Campbell is a quietly spoken man, but when it comes to community issues and protecting the environment, the fire in his belly is unleashed.

29 January 2025

From PFAS to poo: what's being done about it?

Future Sooner spokesperson Gary Blaschke is concerned that not enough is being done by the State Government and the EPA to address health concerns of Central Coast residents living in close proximity to contaminated lands.

29 January 2025

Donald Trump 2.0: the Mad King of America

Trump returns - and so does his astounding ignorance! The question the world now faces is how much adverse impact the megalomaniacal personality of Donald Trump will have during his term of office. He has made it blatantly clear that there will be retribution: they “have to pay” for what they have done.

29 January 2025

Wyong’s Love Lanes Festival is back

Love will fill the air in Wyong when Love Lanes Festival returns on Saturday 15 February, from 4-9pm. Coinciding with Valentine's Day weekend, this annual celebration of love, community and local talent is now in its eighth year and promises to be more enchanting than ever.

29 January 2025

PEP-11 refused

On 16 January 2025, the Commonwealth-New South Wales Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority (Joint Authority) made the decision to refuse both the PEP-11 applications. The long-fought community battle to protect the seaboard off the Central Coast's eastern seaboard from offshore petroleum mining was a victory for people power.

29 January 2025

Celebrate world wetlands day at breakfast with the birds

The Community Environment Network and Waterwatch NSW invite you to Breakfast with the Birds to celebrate World Wetlands Day on Sunday, 2 February, at the Central Coast Wetlands.

29 January 2025

Locals recognised for outstanding work in the community

Central Coast Council has announced the winners of the 2025 Australia Day Awards, with the overall Citizen of the Year Award going to non-for-profit organisation Happiness Habits Inc for their support of local disadvantaged women.

29 January 2025

Local families enjoy the benefits of Go4Fun

Families on the Central Coast are enjoying the benefits of a free after-school program to help children be more active and eat healthier.

29 January 2025

1515,000 visits to urgent care clinic

Assistant Health Minister and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride MP, has welcomed the news that more than 15,000 people have presented to the Lake Haven Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

29 January 2025

Central Coast disable surfers’ kick off 20th year

Central Coast Disabled Surfers Association (DSACC) recently held a “Smiles on Dials” event at Umina Beach; celebrating the first event of their 20th year of bringing accessible events to the Coast. But they still need large volunteer numbers to make the surfing experience safe and enjoyable.

29 January 2025

KNC bingo sessions: promoting good health and wellbeing

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre is now hosting alcohol-free bingo sessions to provide adults with the opportunity to meet new people and learn about the risks associated with alcohol and its potential to interact with prescription medications.

29 January 2025

Students encouraged to apply for health study subsidies

Are you a nursing, medical, midwifery, paramedical or allied health student or graduate? You could be eligible for financial support if you commit to working with NSW Health. Central Coast students are being encouraged to apply for financial support through the 2025 Tertiary Health Study subsidies.

29 January 2025

Soldiers Beach & Jenny Dixon Beach access works completed!

Central Coast locals and visitors to the region have been enjoying the improved beach access to both Soldiers Beach and Jenny Dixon Beach over summer, since crucial restoration projects were completed just prior to Christmas.

29 January 2025

ACTU welcomes $10,000 cost-of-living boost for apprentices

Australian Unions welcome the Albanese Government’s announcement of a $10,000 wage bonus for apprentices to work in housing construction and clean energy.

29 January 2025

Protection for mums and bubs against RSV

From 3 February 2025, Australian mums and their newborn babies will have free access to the best and most comprehensive protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

29 January 2025

Kincumber kids get moving with the Mariners

Children from The Beach Early Learning Centre Kincumber have been showing off their soccer skills with the Central Coast Mariners as part of an initiative to get kids active.

29 January 2025

A plan for Central Coast maternity services

Last week the Member for The Entrance, the Member for Gosford, a representative for the Member for Swansea and Member For Wyong met with executives from the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), the NSW Ministry of Health and Minister for Health Ryan Park’s office to express the concerns of the Central Coast community about maternity service provision on the Coast.

29 January 2025

Classical elegance

Memorable melodies, balanced form and charming character - classical music has been loved for nearly 300 years for its clarity, harmony and structural integrity.

29 January 2025

Local infrastructure grants

The next round of the NSW Government Community Building Partnership program opened to applications yesterday, with $450,000 available to community groups across the Gosford electorate.