The Central Coast community needs to get organised and campaign for Central Coast Council to be de-amalgamated according to Greens Spokesperson for Local Government and Member of the Legislative Council, Mr David Shoebridge. By Jackie Pearson Speaking at a public meeting at the Narara Community Centre on Thursday, May 28, […]
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An exhibition that goes behind the scenes of the ABC TV series ‘Cleverman’ is visiting the Gosford Regional Gallery until Sunday, 11 July 2021. Cleverman is a dystopian science-fiction TV series exploring Aboriginal origin stories in a contemporary context. The exhibition immerses visitors in the iconic series through an exploration […]
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Applications for the 2021-22 CoastAbility Scholarships for young people on the Central Coast with a physical disability have been extended to Monday, 31 May, 2021. Scholarships on offer include an academic scholarship and sporting scholarship, each providing funding to the value of up to $5000 for successful applicants. To meet […]
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Wild At Art 2021, Australia’s top wildlife art competition for kids will open on World Environment Day, Saturday, June 5. Australian Conservation Foundation Digital Campaigner, Taryn Sadler, says Australia is home to an incredible diversity of life, and one thing nearly all of us share is a love and appreciation […]
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A new report by the Climate Council has called out gas as a polluting fossil fuel that is harming our health, wellbeing and the climate. Gas has been marketed to Australians as a safe, clean alternative to other fossil fuels but the Climate Council report has recommended it’s important for […]
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The West Street, Umina Beach carpark has been announced as included in the proposed Central Coast Council sell-offs and State Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch says the community is not happy. The community and local businesses are furious about the proposal labelling it another blow after an already tumultuous […]
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The Australian Conservation Foundation and the Australian Energy Foundation have formed a partnership to encourage local sports clubs to switch to clean energy. From our grassroots local clubs to the roaring stadiums of the finals, Australian sport is a uniting force of passion and pride for many in our communities, […]
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The Central Coast community’s pushback against the proposed sale of community assets is gathering momentum. By Jackie Pearson Many small groups are joining forces to oppose some of the land sales included in Tranche 3 of Central Coast Council’s disposal of assets to pay off its debts. Yesterday locals gathered […]
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s recent announcement on the Central Coast that his government will spend a total of $539 million on five hydrogen hubs and carbon capture projects will not be sufficient to handle the climate emergency. Climate Future Chair, Mr Richard Weller, said “We do need a hydrogen industry […]
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The journey from fence-sitting journalist to focusing on ESG has taken a while and I am now very comfortable with the title activist writer. By Jackie Pearson I remember returning to my hometown for a year in 1998 and working on the local Rural Press paper. The editorial training was […]
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