Year 4 student has already raised over $1,700 for April shave
A Year 4 student from St Philip’s Christian College is taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave. Anthony Chirkoff will part with his long hair in April to support the…
Articles by Lucillia Eljuga
$12 million aged care upgrade planned
A $12 million upgrade is planned for a residential aged care facility at Woy Woy. BlueWave Living has lodged a development application with Central Coast Council.It states that the proposal…
Plans for six three-storey townhouses
Plans are being considered by Central Coast Council for the construction of six townhouses in two, three-storey blocks at Woy Woy. The proposal put forward by Ark Express Design is…
Have your say on leisure and lifestyle facilities
Central Coast Council wants to know how you find its leisure and lifestyle facilities across the region. Community members can share their insights on Council’s leisure centres and pools, theatres…
Women in football festival planned for Central Coast
Women’s football teams from around the country are being urged to plan for an end of season trip to the Central Coast by taking part in a Women’s Football Festival…
Tesch asks RMS for more time for resident engagement
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch is asking for residents of Farnell Rd, Woy Woy, to be given more time to voice their concerns over proposed upgrades along Blackwall Rd….
New revenue raising options to be investigated
Central Coast Councillor, Kyle MacGregor, is pushing for Council to investigate more revenue raising options and will put a motion to the March 9 meeting calling for a report on…
Council financial statements show breach of Act
The 2018-19 audited financial statements for Central Coast Council, showing a breach of the Act, were adopted Central Coast Council at its March 9 meeting. The NSW Audit Office noted…
Precautions in preparation for maintenance work
Safety precautions will be put in place in preparation for maintenance work at Woy Woy Public School. Principal Ms Ona Buckley said: “Although most of the work can be done…
Three pioneering lifesavers a part of SLS NSW Colour Party
In celebration of International Women’s Day an inspiring group of women pioneers in the surf life saving movement came together at Surf Life Saving NSW’s State Championships on March 8….
Man charged over alleged aggravated sexual touching
A man has faced Gosford Local Court charged over alleged aggravated sexual touching of a teenage boy at Wamberal. In February, detectives from Brisbane Water Police District commenced an investigation…
Griffins first through to two-day final
The Kincumber-Avoca Griffins have secured a spot in the 2020 Final of the Coast’s first grade two-day cricket competition with a resounding win over minor premiers, Lisarow Ourimbah, at Bill…
Double Gold for Jemma Smith
Umina’s Ironwoman, Jemma Smith, has taken out two gold medals at the 2020 NSW Surf Lifesaving Championships at Blacksmiths Beach, Swansea, this weekend (7-8 March). Jemma Smith powered through the…
Two community groups receive a share of $16,600
Two community groups working to make the Central Coast a better place, have each received a share of $16,600, courtesy of Freemasons on the Central Coast, Central Coast Bulldogs and…
Association has several things on agenda
Car parking in Hardys Bay, poorly maintained parks and walking tracks in Bouddi National Park are among the current interests of the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association. President Mr Mike Allsop said…
Wamberal are Tuggerah Lakes’ Zone Swimming champions
Wamberal Public School has been crowned the Tuggerah Lakes (TL) Zone Swimming Carnival champion. Held at Mingara Aquatic Centre on March 3, the Zone Carnival saw the top swimmers from…
Annabelle wins medals in athletics championships
Brisbane Water Secondary College student Annabelle Rodgers has won more medals on the NSW Para Athletics circuit. The NSW Open, Under-23 and Para Athletics Championships were held at Sydney’s Olympic…
Comfort cushions made for cancer care unit
Members at the Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre are preparing for their annual Boobs and Bags project. The project sees hundreds of comfort cushions made for women and men…
Computer games and quizzes for the elderly
Peninsula Village in Umina has introduced computer consoles to stimulate residents with games and quizzes. They are based on “play therapy” for people who are ageing or experience dementia, alzheimer’s…
CWA seeks bedding donations for bushfire relief
The Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association is seeking donations of bedding and towels to support bushfire-affected communities on the NSW South Coast and in far east Gippsland….