New jazz youth & big band program
Two members of the Central Coast Jazzleague have launched a community youth big band project for local high school students. The Jazzleague’s, Ed and Esther Wilson, have started the youth…
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HSC high achievers recognised
High school leavers from across the Central Coast have breathed a collective sigh of relief with the publishing of the 2018 HSC results on December 13. Schools from the former…
Tourism services contract extended
“A one year extension of Council’s current tourism services contract will enable a continued focus on growing tourism value for the Coast”, Mayor Jane Smith said. Council commenced a two…
Easing of working holiday visa restrictions fails to resolve anomaly
Regional Development Australia, Central Coast, (RDACC) has applauded the decision by the Australian Government to address working holiday visa restrictions to help address the critical labour shortage facing Australia’s agricultural…
Coordinator General for Central Coast claims enormous progress
The 2018 annual monitoring report for the Central Coast Regional Plan, showed that “significant progress had been made in the second year of the NSW Government’s 20-year blueprint for development…
Younger generation are going to cop the worst from climate change
Groups and individuals distributing misinformation about Central Coast Council’s imminent draft Climate Change strategy, are causing unnecessary fear, according to, John Asquith, Chair of the Community Environment Network (CEN). “For…
Mixed response to nearing NBN completion
The National Broadband Network (NBN) is speeding towards completion, with 98 per cent of homes and businesses on the Central Coast now ready to connect, according to the Member for…
Dave Abrahams to run for Robertson
Hardys Bay resident Mr David Abrahams has announced he will run as an independent candidate in the 2019 federal election in the seat of Robertson. Mr Abrahams announced his candidacy…
Poetry Writing Competition winners selected
Central Coast Council has announced the winners of its Library Service’s first Poetry Writing Competition. The competition is one of the many ways Council is delivering on the Community Strategic…
Wet Christmas needed to reach rainfall average
Over 300mm of rain will need to fall in December for the Woy Woy Peninsula to reach its average annual rainfall total for 2018. The most rain recorded so far…
Petroleum Exploration Permit Allows Seismic Testing Off Coast
Three-dimensional (3D) seismic testing for natural gas deposits within a 500 square kilometre area off the Central Coast is likely to occur in 2020, and a $15m gas exploration well…
Online survey on draft Climate Change Policy open
Central Coast Council has kick started comprehensive engagement with the community on its draft Climate Change Policy, with an online survey, which opened on Monday, November 12. [Survey closes December…
Perisher ski run named after local Matt Graham
Perisher Ski Resort has honoured Narara Mogul Skier, Matt Graham, by renaming one of its popular ski runs after the 2018 Winter Olympic Game’s medallist. Graham was on hand to…
Local mother still grieving for daughter
Ten weeks on from the death of Mischelle Rhodes, the 19-year-old who died from meningococcal disease after being discharged from Gosford Hospital, her family is continuing to seek answers. Anjini…
Free programs during National Recycling Week
It’s National Recycling Week, and Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to celebrate by discovering how they can recycle beyond the yellow bin, at a number of free, Green Living,…
ChromeFest 2018 the best yet
The Central Coast has wrapped up its rockabilly celebration of all things 50’s Americana, with the conclusion of ChromeFest 2018, and according to Central Coast Council, this year’s event brought…
Round 5 of 1st grade cricket results
Round 5 of the Central Coast Cricket Association 1st Grade competition played on November 3, saw wins to Northern Power, The Entrance, Wyong, Narara-Wyoming and Warnervale. It was a case…
Reptile Park wins four Regional Business Awards
The Australian Reptile Park has blitzed the Central Coast NSW Regional Business Awards, taking out four awards at this year’s ceremony. The park took out the Excellence in Business and…
Masons open their doors and give
On November 3, Masonic Centres across the Coast opened their doors to the public. Masons debunked the myths of the secrecy of Freemasonry and highlighted some of the things they…
Water Damaged Phones causing grief
Water damage in mobile phones is on the rise on the Central Coast, causing significant grief in lost photos, messages, contacts and apps as well as big repair or replacement…