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Explore hinterland hidden gems at Harvest Festival

Jacquelene 18 April 2025

The Central Coast’s annual Harvest Festival returns on 7-8 June 2025, offering a unique opportunity to explore the region’s picturesque hinterland, discover local produce and experience the charm of rural life. Held across ten farming communities — including Dooralong, Jilliby, Yarramalong, Wyong Creek, Kulnura, Mangrove Mountain, Calga, Peats Ridge, Somersby, […]

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Funding boost for Kariong community sports

Jacquelene 17 June 2024

Gosford Kariong Storm Rugby League Football Club is the recipient of $5,056.20 worth of grant funding as part of the NSW Government’s $4.4 million Local Sport Grant Program. The program provides up to $20,000 to individual clubs and associations, with $50,000 available in each electorate, to increase participation in community […]

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Council report ignores NSW Government advice

Jacquelene 24 May 2024 1

This advice is from the group within the NSW Government that has the legal responsibility to protect the natural environment and Aboriginal cultural heritage across NSW. How can Mr Hart ignore it?

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Are coal-fired power stations making us sick?

Jacquelene 22 May 2024

“The Australian Cancer Atlas alone shows the Central Coast has incidents of cancers way above the rest of the country. Budgewoi has lung cancer at 109% above the national average.

Council denies doctoring document

Jacquelene 17 May 2024

The Government Architect’s Civic Heart design principles on page 40 state: “Re-purpose library as a public building – possible Town Hall, meeting place, flexible exhibition space. Investigate upgrade or new cafe integrated with park. Create a civic plaza and connect to Mann Street with active edges.”

Surf clubs receive share of state funding

Jacquelene 16 May 2024

Ocean Beach, Terrigal and Wamberal Surf Life Saving Clubs have shared in more than $5 million in funding under the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program. Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club was among 32 clubs to be awarded grants for the upgrade, restoration and construction of facilities under the Program. […]

MP excited about uptown accelerator

Jacquelene 16 May 2024

The Uptown District Acceleration Program, by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, fast-tracks the formation of ‘districts’ or local business communities and empowers business owners within a ‘district’ to collaborate to form engaging, safe and dynamic going-out precincts.

Domestic violence dinner features two major speakers

Jacquelene 16 May 2024

The CCDVC with the support of the Mounties group, have been able to sponsor 50 tickets for those with lived experience and those who volunteer in the domestic violence sector.

Community angst at council’s tardy response to weed outbreak on river

Jacquelene 22 March 2024

This weed spreads rapidly and action needs to occur quickly. To further mitigate risk, council is also working with the community to survey private properties near Wyong River Weir where the weed may be present.

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Kincumber kids visit Parliament House

Jacquelene 7 March 2024

Students from Kincumber Public School have visited Parliament House as part of their excursion to Canberra to learn about Australia’s system of government. Students gained insight into how federal government works and the roles and responsibilities of members of parliament. Students were treated with a special visit by Federal Member […]

Explore hinterland hidden gems at Harvest Festival

Save the date for National Tree Day

EPA investigates bee poisoning

Concerned citizens respond to Dutton’s climate comments

Working with nature: how economies can grow with the environment

View from a bellwether 4: will preferences matter?

Punting on Trump is a mug’s game

UK Defence Ministry examines AUKUS

View from a Bellwether 3: the fine art of the Wobble Board

Bilby conservation efforts enhanced by Indigenous knowledge

View from a bellwether 2: corflutes and seagull kisses

2442 animals slaughtered per second

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Explore hinterland hidden gems at Harvest Festival

Funding boost for Kariong community sports

Council report ignores NSW Government advice

Are coal-fired power stations making us sick?

Council denies doctoring document

Surf clubs receive share of state funding

MP excited about uptown accelerator

Domestic violence dinner features two major speakers

Community angst at council’s tardy response to weed outbreak on river

Kincumber kids visit Parliament House

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