Aboriginal flag raising a milestone for Patonga
On Saturday, March 23, the Patonga community celebrated a significant milestone in its recent history with the raising of the Aboriginal flag alongside the Australian flag at the Patonga Progress…
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Quiet Easter on the water
Photo: Steven Constantine Despite an influx of boaters on Brisbane Water over Easter, Marine Rescue Central Coast reported few call-outs during the long weekend. Radio operators manned the Point Clare…
Robertson photo comp on again
The Robertson Photography Competition will take place this year, with photographers of all levels encouraged to enter. Launched last year by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, the inaugural competition…
‘Koalia’ – a new realm and sovereignty for the region
APRIL 2024 In an audacious move that has left the rest of NSW and indeed, Australia, bemused and befuddled, the Central Coast region has initiated the first constitutional steps towards…
Culture and food scene booming
Editorial: The Central Coast is blossoming into a vibrant cultural hub; a transformation that reflects the creativity, diversity and culinary excellence of our community. This renaissance is particularly evident in…
Esteemed journalist to address Friends of ABC
Friends of the ABC Central Coast will hold their first event on April 23, featuring special guest speaker Anne Maria Nicholson. Nicholson is a prominent journalist and author who has…
Raffle raises $2,500 for local food pantries
The Older Women’s Network (OWN), Deepwater Woy Woy has raised more than $2,500 for local food pantries through its Easter raffle. The group, which advocates for the rights, dignity and…
Russell Drysdale’s Bouddi Farm heritage listed
Bouddi Farm at Killcare Heights has been listed on the NSW State Heritage Register and will continue to be celebrated for its architectural legacy. Built in 1966, the house was…
Union demands more money for public schools
The NSW Teachers Federation was on the Central Coast on Thursday, March 28, urging Federal politicians to fully resource public schools. The Federation says the National School Reform Agreement has…
Be prepared for mobile 3G switchover
Member for Dobell Emma McBride has issued a warning that Australian 3G networks will be switched over to 4G this year, impacting different devices in different ways. There are devices…
Reflecting on 12 months of new NSW government
As the NSW Labor Government marked one year in office on March 25, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said it had achieved some major milestones, passed 74 bills and delivered…
Spreading Easter joy at Gosford Hospital
Easter came early to Gosford Hospital on Wednesday, March 27, when the NSW National Servicemen’s Association and Affiliates (the Nashos) made a special delivery of chocolate treats to patients on…
Family reunion to celebrate 102nd birthday
Around 70 people gathered at Toowoon Bay on Saturday, March 23, for a major reunion of the Stead family. Attendees were the descendants of the 13 siblings of the family,…
Wyong ALP Branch celebrates centenary
Labor party members, supporters, members of parliament, unionists and party officials gathered at the Royal Hotel Wyong on Saturday, March 23, to celebrate the 100th year of the Wyong ALP…
Craft a poppy for cenotaph centenary
Crafters on the Central Coast are being encouraged to knit a red poppy to help commemorate the centenary of the Gosford Cenotaph in Gosford Memorial Park. Member for Gosford Liesl…
Call for answers about Tumbi Rd intersection upgrade
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Scott Farlow and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch are calling on the Minns Government to provide answers about the upgrade of the Central Coast…
Changes to mobile home regs would hit the most vulnerable
Proposed State Government changes to mobile home regulations will have unintended consequences for tens of thousands of NSW’s most vulnerable people, says a local manufacturer. CEO of Berkeley Vale-based Van…
Wyong firies too good for opposition
A crew from the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) station at Wyong proved too good for the opposition at the first regional heats of the 2024 Firefighter Championships on March…
Logging on and off with Marine Rescue vitally important
With an expected increase in water traffic over the Easter break, Marine Rescue has highlighted the importance of logging on and off with your local base. On Sunday afternoon, March…
Seniors Festival Open Day a huge success
The recent Seniors Festival Open day held at Woy Woy and organised by Meals on Wheels Central Coast (MOWCC), was a resounding success. The event, held on March 20, aimed…