Knitters wanted
Knitters are needed to help make sensory blankets for local patients with dementia. Gosford Hospital Carer Retreat is hosting regular sewing circles for volunteers to help knit and sew blankets…
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Live From 5 series of events underway
The first two Live From 5 events have kicked off the summer season in Gosford City The first Live From 5 was held on the Friday night of the October…
Coast Shelter encourages re-think on poverty
In an open letter addressing Anti-Poverty Week, Coast Shelter has encouraged Central Coast residents to reassess their understanding of poverty and the stigma attached to the unemployed. Coast Shelter’s executive…
Advice on safety of Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge still not forthcoming
Coast residents are still waiting on the Baird Government to tell them when it plans to investigate the crumbling Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge two weeks after reports of its deterioration….
Max wins emerging artist sponsorship
Freemasons on the Central Coast have sponsored a new emerging artist sponsorship at the Art Studios Cooperative in North Gosford. Art Studios Co-operative has announced Mr Max Streeter as the…
More compassion for asylum seekers sought
Central Coast for Social Justice will be holding another vigil on the Gosford waterfront as part of its ongoing campaign for the Australian Federal Government to show more compassion to…
Social justice group declares welcome for refugees
Three hundred community members gathered at Gosford Waterfront on Monday, September 7 to communicate willingness to welcome those seeking refuge. The Gosford event was prompted by the Sydney Get Up…
Sawtell a good example for Avoca
A successful community campaign to save a cinema in the state’s north has given renewed hope to members of the Avoca community who want the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre to…
Chiropractic Centre celebrates 11th anniversary
Dr Jorge Chávez from Chávez Chiropractic has been an active business owner within the coastal community over the past 11 years slowly building his Erina chiropractic centre into an award…
Women’s Health Week aims to uncover the elephant in the room
Central Coast Local Health District is encouraging women to learn more and take action as part of Women’s Health Week from September 7 to 14. When it comes to health,…
Awards of Appreciation presented
The Central Coast Public Education Awards of Appreciation were this year held at Lisarow High School on Monday, August 24. Henry Kendall High had three people recognised this year. Mr…
Program cuts at NG Central to have long term effects
A major report into the current state of vocational education is bad news for Central Coast students, according to Senator for New South Wales, Deborah O’Neill. The Mitchell Institute Report…
Honouring Australian Vietnam Veterans schools’ competition announced
High schools on the Central Coast are being encouraged to participate in the Australian Government’s Honouring Australian Vietnam Veterans schools’ competition. Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP said the…
Grandma Moses Art entries on display
Over 165 entries were received for this year’s Grandma Moses Art Exhibition. This year’s exhibition will be held at the Gosford’s 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre from Tuesday, September 15…
Iconic personalities to reveal all as an inspiration to others
Five ‘amazing’ Australians will share their stories at Laycock Street Community Theatre on Thursday, September 24 at an event called ‘Turn a Set Back into a Comeback’. The event is…
Blues festival planned
A new blues music one day festival and barbecue set for March 2016 will aim to satisfy blues music lovers and families of the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle. To…
Point Clare runners-up in Softball state final
The Point Clare Public School boys’ softball team played against Lake Munmorah in the final of the Central Coast Division of the Boys Knock-Out. The game was held on Monday,…
Wicks accused of being two faced over roads funding
Senator for New South Wales, Deborah O’Neill, has condemned member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP for supporting $8.4 million in funding cuts while stating she supported local residents’ battle…
Name change for Community Care Services
Community Care Services Central Coast has undertaken a rebranding as Delphis Australia. “With programs originally commencing in 1986, Delphis Australia continues a long tradition of delivering a range of quality…
New BreastScreen van on the road
A new BreastScreen van, complete with the latest screening and communications technology, has hit Central Coast roads. The van brings potentially lifesaving cancer screening to local women, supporting early detection…