Mariners looking long term
Central Coast Mariners’ Head Coach, Alen Stajcic, had words of reassurance for the faithful ahead of his one year anniversary at the beleaguered club. “Everyone needs to know that we’re…
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Man charged following a stabbing
A man has been charged following investigations into the stabbing of another man at Woy Woy last month. Police will allege that the incident occurred at about 3.45am on Saturday,…
Dignity Drive aims to end period poverty
Woolworths stores at Erina, Gosford and Lisarow are calling on residents to get behind Share the Dignity’s annual Dignity Drive in March to support the fight to end period poverty…
Terrigal man fell through a balcony
A 71-year-old Terrigal man was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after he fell through a balcony. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to assist NSW Ambulance Paramedics who…
50th swimming carnival held
February 17 saw Henry Kendall High School reach a new milestone when the school held its 50th annual swimming carnival. Principal, Andrew Backhouse, said despite the less than perfect weather,…
Kariong Library to be closed for relocation
A spokesperson for Central Coast Council Library Service said that Kariong Library was being relocated to The Hill Youth Centre, 98 Mitchell Dve, Kariong, and would be closed from March…
Not a Morrison fan
[Forum] Once again, may I beg your indulgence to convey my relevant comments on the Prime Minister’s recent travesty, although why was I not in the least surprised? As an…
Masons receive recognition from Crestani Scholarships Foundation
Chairman of the Gosford Masonic Centre, Ron Elshaw, received recognition from the Crestani Scholarships Foundation during the Foundation’s recent awards ceremony at Gosford Hospital. Foundation volunteer, Nolene Ryden, presented Elshaw…
Triumphant Trio
Gosford High School’s senior girl’s triathlon team have taken out the NSW All-School Triathlon Championships at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. Competing against some high rated opposition, the trio of…
Suitable trees under powerlines are a good idea
[Forum] I feel it is owed to the community to respond to the letter (Forum 17 Feb 2020) entitled “Peninsula has 1000 water bores”. On the matter of trees under…
Gosford Bush Poets to have another big night
Organisers are hoping for another big night when Gosford Bush Poets meet on Wednesday, March 25, at Hotel Gosford . The previous meeting had people falling about laughing, said spokesman…
It’s hardly “free” enterprise if the public pays for it
[Forum] To answer Robert Findley’s question (Forum, Coast Community News edition 230), it is the nature of private enterprise to maximise profits by minimising expenditure, and then to go begging…
Soccer club rejoins Premier League after 30 years
A piece of sporting history is about to be made at Woy Woy Football Club, with the club poised to re-enter Central Coast Football’s Battlewin Premier League Competition for the…
Doula was guest speaker at Dying with Dignity meeting
The Central Coast branch of Dying with Dignity NSW, welcomed Australian Doula College’s Anna Pelle as their first guest speaker for 2020. Pelle spoke to branch members and guests in…
Cycle racing on road course at Calga suspended
Central Coast Cycling Club’s Executive Committee has announced that the Club has suspended racing at its road course at Calga. The Club races the course annually during the winter months,…
BOOK Review – The Silent Patient
Author: Alex MichaelidesPublisher: Hachette Alicia Berenson keeps a diary. She didn’t want to, but she was urged by Gabriel to write down her thoughts – Gabriel has sensed Alicia is…
Sean Gordon steps down as NAISDA Chairman
Somersby’s NAISDA Dance College has farewelled its Chairman, Sean Gordon. Gordon stepped down from the role and from the Executive Committee at the end of 2019, after serving as Chairman…
Stand-off with police at East Gosford resolved peacefully
A man is in custody after a stand-off with police at East Gosford. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District attended a unit block in Melbourne St at about 11pm on…
Man found with stab wounds
Investigations are continuing after a man was found with stab wounds in Woy Woy. At about 3:45am on Saturday, February 22, officers from Brisbane Water Police District were conducting proactive…
Ace Buchan pipped in WSL Qualifier
Avoca Beach played host to elite surfers from around the world at the Vissla and Sisstrevolution Central Coast Pro, a World Surf League (WSL) qualifying event, from February 25-28. The…