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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Domestic violence committee welcomes new safety plan
But still, at least one woman a week loses her life as a result of violence against women and this ongoing tragedy reminds us of how much work is still to be done.
Dinner with Jess Hill announced by CC Domestic Violence Committee
The Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee is proud to present ‘Dinner with Jess Hill’ on the 25th May at Breakers Wamberal. “We are delighted that the Chair of Our Watch, the wonderful Moo Baulch will be our MC,” said CCDVC President Nicole Harvey. “There will be entertainment throughout the event […]
‘Let him come home’: majority of MPs support motion to free Assange
Let’s not forget that in 2010 Julian Assange, through WikiLeaks, revealed hard evidence of US war crimes and other misconduct in Iraq, in Afghanistan and at Guantanamo Bay.
Events for International Women’s Day
Community & Business Women’s Network is once again proud to be collaborating with the Central Coast Festival of Women committee to bring you 3 International Women’s Day events across the Coast. International Women’s Day is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of women. Attending is a way to participate in this […]
Media has lessons to learn on reporting domestic violence
“On average one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner”. That’s an average of 52 women in Australia every year. Can that possibly be true?
Council has done a debt pirouette
The overall debt situation the new councillors will face when they take their oath to serve in September-October, will be total borrowings of $285.9 million…According to the audited financial reports for the 2016-17 financial year, Central Coast Council had total borrowings of $288.9 million
New local petition to help free Assange
Approximately 80% of Australians believe Assange should be freed and so does most of the world.
New book released
“Imagine arriving at Blacktown Girls High School in a full sari in 1970. How did the girls respond to their new teacher?”
Charity breaking down barriers of childhood poverty
In January a Back-to-School drive will supply 600 children with essential items such as stationery (USB sticks, scientific calculators), backpacks, lunch boxes, drink bottles and library bags.