Postponing the dredging of the Ettalong Channel has left the Bouddi Peninsula without a vital ferry service for over a month, forcing people to “hitch a ride,” to the sleepy Hawkesbury town of Patonga. The postponement has meant residents are struggling to get to work or school without a car. Member for Gosford Liesel Tesch said, “The lack of interest from the NSW Government hurts the local community, with many relying on ferries to access work and school, as well as essential services.” Year 12 student Patrick Sheppard lives in Hardy’s Bay, a 5-minute bike ride from Wagstaffe Wharf and…
Author: Jagger Allen
The NSW Central Coast’s Rural Fire Service has begun backburning within national parks following last week’s six hectare fire on the peninsula between Patonga and Little Wobby. Backburning began on October 1, approximately three weeks earlier than last year. The combination of last week’s dry winds and 36 degree temperatures caused the RFS to react quickly, sending out eight brigades to begin the burning. Umina RFS Brigade member Trent McRae assisted with the fire at Patonga on September 27. “It was tricky because the land is boat only access so we needed help from Brooklyn on the other side of the…
Second hand clothing continues to rise in popularity as op shops in the Hunter-Central Coast region continue to break record sales with owners claiming the demographics of their store has switched from the elderly to youth. THREDUPs 2023 report has highlighted the reason for the rapid influx as young people are becoming more conservative around sustainability and eco-friendly fashion. Lorn’s Jason Fox co-owns the Lifeline second hand shops within the Hunter region. “It’s so strange having so many trendy young kids walking into our stores,” he said. “After being in the industry for ages it is the biggest change I’ve…
The NSW Central Coast is now home to the Rolling Sets and Let the Good Times Roll festivals this summer, with both taking place at the same location just one day apart. Rolling Sets announced the partnering festival on September 6, with Grinspoon as the headline act. The Central Coast’s Jaymi Toole is taking part in the Let the Good Times Roll lineup alongside her Little Quirks bandmates. “I am so excited to not have to travel to Sydney or Newcastle for a festival,” she said. “It is going to be awesome supporting these amazing acts while at The Entrance.”…
Flipping and selling clothes becomes a secondary source of income for non-youth allowance UOW students, as the continual battle with the cost of living leaves them struggling to “live their life normally.” Markets and online websites such as Depop allow students to make quick cash when selling these items of clothing as it is described as “simple and easy.” Porta Zinenko-Donelley is a first-year Arts student at the University of Wollongong and is a New Zealand resident leaving her unable to receive Youth Allowance from Centrelink. She has to cover her allowances with zero assistance from the government. “It…