Council closures over Christmas period
Central Coast Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holiday period from Monday, December 25, to Monday, January 1, 2024, re-opening Tuesday, January 2. The closure…
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Busways buses get into festive season
The baubles are bouncing up and down on Busways buses across the Central Coast this December to help passengers get in the spirit for the festive season. Busways Head of…
Magic of Christmas comes to the Coast
The magic of Christmas on the Central Coast is set to return from November 24, with town centre carols, larger than life Christmas trees, lights and bauble displays and visits…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5 for the fourth week of December, our 2022 Christmas edition. In the bulletin this week: Christmas charities ramp up supportPremier and PM kick off…
Christmas with Chef Daniel and Kyla the cake queen
With the Christmas season upon us Central Coast based celebrity Chef Daniel has teamed up with Cakes by Kyla to celebrate with a delicious short video to wrap up 2022….
Christmas comes to the Coast
Christmas is coming and the Central Coast is gearing up for the festive season. Central Coast Council’s Christmas tree, decorations and wreath installations have returned to Gosford, Wyong, The Entrance…
A very caring Christmas
Community organisation We Care Connect has received over 1,100 requests to provide Christmas gifts to disadvantaged Central Coast children this year. We Care Connect called on the local community to…
Down in the Garden: Merry Christmas Trees, Bushes and Flowers
The ancient tradition of bringing evergreen plants into our living areas in December was a way to celebrate life continuing during the winter months. This carried on throughout different beliefs…
Hand-made puddings delivered
The ladies of the Country Womens Association’s Umina Beach branch have sent their Christmas wishes to those in need this week with an annual donation of handmade puddings. The local…
Library closure details
All Central Coast Library Services branches will be closed from 4:30pm on December 24, 2021, resuming regular opening hours from 9:30am on January 10. Out of hours chutes will be…
Toys and hamper items wanted at Copa
For more than 15 years, residents of Copacabana have shown up in droves to support the Salvation Army’s Christmas appeal and give a helping hand to some “not so lucky”…
Make merry with dine and discover
Central Coast residents are eligible for two extra Dine & Discover vouchers, just in time for Christmas festivities. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch,…
State Government encouraged ‘adopt not shop’ campaign for new pets
With Christmas almost upon us, the NSW Government is encouraging Central Coast residents to welcome a new furry friend into their home by adopting, not shopping. “We know at Christmas…
That’s the Coastie spirit
The Christmas Spirit has arrived in The Entrance, with residents donating food to help those less fortunate this festive season through a Food Drive at Lakeside Shopping Centre. Customers are…
Deck the Groves
Each year staff at Hakea Grove compete to have the most festive wing at the centre and this year the competition has been fierce. CEO of Hakea Grove Aged Care…
Dementia café reopens with Christmas cheer
The Forget Me Not Cafe at Umina will reopen next week just in time to celebrate Christmas. It will open its doors on Monday, December 13 from 10am to noon….
Santa at Copa
The children of Copacabana are gearing up for a very special visit from Santa on Saturday, December 11. The annual visit, which has been going on for 15 years, is…
Christmas cheer across the Coast
As the region emerges from lockdown and the festive season approaches, Central Coast Council is determined to spread the Christmas cheer after a difficult year. Town centres across the Coast…
Time for festive cheer
As we approach the festive season and bid farewell to a difficult year spent in extended lockdowns, the Central Coast will come alive with a series of Christmas offerings, designed…
Stockings to spread Christmas cheer
Members of the Country Womens Association’s (CWA) Woy Woy branch have helped bring Christmas cheer to palliative care patients with the design of 12 new stockings. The Elsie’s Retreat Project…