The local news year in review – 2021
As 2022 begins, we take a look at the biggest news stories on the Coast over 2021. January The year started off with a bluebottle plague across the region. Residents…
2021
A Christmas dash at Long Jetty
CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: Two more sleeps until the ‘Big Man in Red’ arrives after another year like no other. Long Jetty’s ‘Dash of Christmas’ is usually open all year round –…
Still time to register for fourth annual memory walk
The countdown is on for the 2021 Grant McBride Virtual Memory Walk and Jog with just three more sleeps to go. This year’s event will be held on September 25…
Census night tonight will help provide local services
Tonight, Tuesday August 10, 2021 is Census night. Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counts every person and household in Australia. It’s officially called the Census of Population…
UON Central Coast on track for a normal year post COVID
Despite the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown at the institution, staff at the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast Campus say they’re looking forward to a busy 2021. According…
Arboretum has big plans for 2021
Pearl Beach Arboretum revealed some interesting plans for 2021 when it handed down its summary of events for 2020. President Victoria Crawford thanked the team of volunteers for their help…
Key adjustments announced for FFA Cup
Football – Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced that the FFA Cup will return to the national football calendar in 2021 with some key adjustments intended to improve and enhance…
Mariners’ new strip unveiled
Football – The Central Coast Mariners have launched the club’s striking A-League 20/21 jersey range with Umbro Australia. Featuring the home, away, alternate and goalkeeper strips, the new range features…
Matty’s back …in dual roles
Mariners club legend and all-time leading scorer, Matt Simon, will remain with the Club for the A-League 2020/21 season as coach Alen Stajcic bolsters the senior ranks of his squad….