Power and pollution
Over 200 people from across the Central Coast attended the Power & Pollution Summit at Lake Macquarie over the weekend of February 8-9. Here are some of the highlights. A…
Articles by Lucillia Eljuga
Rare “beaked” whale washed up on North Avoca Beach
Residents of North Avoca were astonished when a rare “beaked” whale washed up on the beach on February 10. Ronny Ling, of the Central Coast Dolphin Project, who is also…
Sports grants allocation bias denied
Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has denied a claim by Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, that many sports clubs in the region “never had a fair chance” of receiving grants…
Elder Abuse Legal Aid Service launched
Older people on the Central Coast have a new service to protect them from physical, psychological, financial and legal exploitation. The Central Coast Elder Abuse Service launched in Gosford on…
Surgeons complete ground breaking procedure
Two Central Coast surgeons have successfully completed a ground breaking procedure. Breast and general surgeon, Dr Mary Ling, and plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon, Dr Mihaela Lefter, recently performed a…
School launches ‘Let’s Ask Better Questions’ podcast series
Central Coast Grammar School has launched its own podcast series. Available on iTunes and direct from the school’s website, the Let’s Ask Better Questions podcast series takes a deep dive…
Northside Private Hospital and medical precinct moves a step closer
A $350M private hospital complex planned for Racecourse Rd, Gosford, is a step closer, after the proponent lodged an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with the NSW Planning Department this week….
Mardi Gras to include a Central Coast Pride float
The Central Coast will have a presence like never before at this year’s Sydney Mardi Gras Festival, with a Coastal Twist community float set to take part in the parade…
Ultimate Gamer Tournament returns
Central Coast Council is inviting young gamers to take part in its 2020 Ultimate Gamer Tournament. Open to local gamers aged 12-24, the six round tournament held across the coast…
Somersby’s BioTech Solutions site to expand
International chemical company, BASF, is expanding operations at its BioTech Solutions site at Somersby, providing a local supply of the company’s biological inoculant, Nodulator. The expansion follows an investment of…
Aerial Abbey lands Bronze Medal
Somersby’s Abbey Wilcox mesmerised spectators with her bronze medal winning jump in the women’s aerial at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup event in Utah’s Deer Valley. Willcox landed the…
Historic tree succumbs to wild storm
A crane begins clean-up work The Macmasters Beach community is in mourning over the loss of an iconic Sydney red gum, which came down during heavy winds and rain on…
Berkeley Vale’s Isabelle Kelly joins Dragons for NRL Nines
Isabelle Kelly has announced that she will join St George Illawarra for this month’s NRL Nines. Kelly, who hails from Toowoon Bay and first played for Berkeley Vale in 2015,…
Power cut, roads closed and trains cancelled after storm
Strong winds and heavy rain between February 8 to 10 caused power cuts, road closures and the cancellation of train services on the Peninsula. A total of 195.5mm of rain…
Level 1 water restrictions imposed
Despite torrential rains over the weekend of February 8 and 9, Level 1 water restrictions were in place on the Central Coast as we went to press. Central Coast Council…
Mariners’ hopes slip-sliding away
It was a seven goal extravaganza between the Mariners and the Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Sunday, February 9. Unfortunately for the Mariners, it was Newcastle…
Avoca and North Shelly wildcarded into Australian Boardriders’ Battle
Two Central Coast clubs, featuring some of the most successful and rising surfing talent to ever come out of the Coast, have been wildcarded into the Nudie Australian Boardriders’ Battle…
Kyla to referee at National Youth Touch Football Championships
St Joseph’s Catholic College’s Kyla Tucker has been awarded the prestigious NSW Combined Catholic Colleges (NSWCCC) Blue Award. Tucker received her Blue Award for her commitment to touch football refereeing…
Magpies tighten grip on cricket’s minor premiership
The Lisarow-Ourimbah Magpies tightened their grip on the 2019/20 minor premiership downing Warnervale in emphatic fashion on Saturday, February 1. The Magpies posted a formidable 271 on Day 1, including…
Sportsground amenities building at Don Small Oval being built
Work is underway to rebuild the sportsground amenities building at Don Small Oval, Tacoma, which is expected to be ready for occupation by July. The new block replaces the original…