13 September 2023

UN says it’s time to protect the health of the Central Coast

The draft statement issued by United Nations Special Rapporteur, Dr Marcus Orellana, after his recent meeting with Future Sooner, the community, and various environmental organisations at Chain Valley Bay Community Hall, makes it clear that it’s time for the NSW government to take action to protect the health and wellbeing of its citizens.

13 September 2023

Public to have say

Central Coast Council is inviting residents to have their say on a proposal that will see 80 lots of land across the local government area reclassified from operational land to community land.

13 September 2023

Signs of improvement in local hospitals

Gosford hospital is showing signs of improvement, in spite of the broader NSW health system continuing to face major pressures, according to the latest release of Bureau of Health Information (BHI) data.

13 September 2023

Commemorating Battle for Australia

On the first Wednesday in September, Australians come together for Battle of Australia Day, to honour the service and sacrifice of all those who served in defence of Australia in 1942 and helped contribute to the defeat of Japan during the Second World War. The following day, Australian soldiers killed in the country’s deadliest air disaster, on 7 September 1943, were also commemorated.

13 September 2023

Fee Free TAFE initiative a raging success

The Albanese and NSW Government’s joint initiative to provide over 180,000 fee-free places has been marked a raging success, with all 180,000 fee-free places filled within six months.

13 September 2023

2023 Gosford Art Prize winners announced

Central Coast Council is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Gosford Art Prize, with $28,000 in prize pool money awarded to artists from across the Central Coast and beyond.

13 September 2023

Distinguishing friends from foes

Sydney’s threatened native frogs are set for a helping hand with Local Land Services (LLS) launching a campaign to educate communities about their conservation needs and how to tell them apart from the problematic cane toad.

13 September 2023

Creative Spaces program for 2023-24 at Toukley

Central Coast Council is continuing to provide opportunities for local creatives to shine by showcasing their skills, art and talents in the next Creative Spaces program announced for 2023 and beyond.

13 September 2023

Local business hero

Woy Woy Local, Jane Fonti, owner of Ruby’s Home Store, has been recognised as a Local Business Hero under the Australian Post Local Business Heroes program.

13 September 2023

Share feedback on your aspirations

Central Coast Council is inviting the community to share their feedback to help further inform the next iteration of the Central Coast Community Strategic Plan (CSP) and the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS).

13 September 2023

Older community’s talent shines

Central Coast Council has announced the winners of the 2023 Grandma Moses Art Competition, with Giuliano Balos of Killcare taking out the top prize of $1,000 for his acrylic artwork titled ‘The House on the Hill’.

6 September 2023

Exposing the toxic time bomb

From chronic illnesses to contaminated land and waterways, the Central Coast has been exposing the serious health and environmental impacts of coal pollution for years. Communities in the northern suburbs of the Coast have been calling for better regulation of toxic waste,  in particular coal ash dams, from the burning of coal in nearby power stations – but their cries have been falling on deaf ears.

6 September 2023

Learning healthy habits

Patricia and Ross Leeder have found a new lease on life thanks to the support they received from a personal healthy lifestyle coach, offered as part of a free online service on the Central Coast.

6 September 2023

Residents reject Austin Butler reserve trade-off

The Peninsula Residents Association has rejected an offer from Central Coast Council Administrator Mr Rik. Hart to inject millions of dollars into an "extensive street tree planting program" on the Peninsula, as a trade-off for the sale of part of the Austin Butler reserve which adjoins the Peninsula Plaza shopping centre.

6 September 2023

A month of emergency preparedness events

In the lead-up to the coming bushfire and storm season, this September Central Coast Council is hosting a series of webinars and promoting events to empower the community to take proactive steps to better prepare themselves, their families, and their homes for emergencies.

6 September 2023

Coast with the most on the global stage

The 2023 IWWF World Water Ski Racing Championships is coming to the Central Coast this coming November! The host region of Gosford and Terrigal will offer all teams, their families and supporters a world-class experience.

6 September 2023

Roadmap to tackle eating disorders

A national strategy developed by the eating disorder sector released today will help guide policies, programs and services to better support people with eating disorders across Australia over the next 10 years.

6 September 2023

Thank you Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary

The Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary has donated two Rapid Response Team emergency trolleys to Gosford Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

6 September 2023

Jersey Day: conversations about organ and tissue donation

Following on from Jersey Day, on Friday 1 September, where Coasties were urged to don their favourite sporting jersey and start a conversation with friends and family about the importance of organ and tissue donation, community members are being encouraged to continue having important conversations about organ and tissue donation.

6 September 2023

Revised draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan open for feedback

Central Coast Council is now inviting all interested community members to share their feedback on the revised draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan (revised draft Plan) until Sunday 1 October 2023.

6 September 2023

Covid booster shot for over 75s

The Australian Government has accepted advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) that all adults aged 75 years and older should receive an *additional 2023 COVID-19 vaccine dose if six months have passed since their last dose.

6 September 2023

Energy roadmap to deliver transition to renewables

The NSW Government yesterday released its strategy to secure the reliable supply of clean and affordable renewable energy for NSW. The report and the government's response rescues the renewables mission and puts the transition back on track.