Travelling gay social night returns
The popular queer social night will be back with a bang when Naughty Noodle Fun Haus’ ‘ThursGAY’ event returns to Gosford on Thursday, December 9. June Richards The monthly travelling…
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McMouse takes Coast to the world
Gosford-based self-published writer, Vanessa McMouse, will promote the Central Coast to her global readership. McMouse, who is 23, created her platform to cope with living in an un-inclusive world as…
Salvos leaving no one in need
The Salvation Army is hoping to raise $20M countrywide this year through its annual Christmas Appeal and is appealing for local support. As Australians near the end of a second…
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…
Racetracks or classrooms?
Forum – Regarding your item in CCN issue 320 concerning NSW Government funding of $11.4M for Gosford Racecourse. I am absolutely astounded to learn the State Government has provided $8M…
Standoff over tennis club retaining walls
TENNIS – Gosford Tennis Club is calling for immediate repairs to retaining walls behind two courts and has expressed its frustration in an open letter to Central Coast Council posted…
New Council customer service centre opens in Gosford
Central Coast Council has reopened its face-to-face customer service centre in Gosford following a prolonged closure due to COVID-19 – but don’t head for the Council building to make your…
$100M TAFE and housing project proposed for Gosford CBD
A huge parcel of land in the heart of Gosford, incorporating the Central Coast Council administration building, is likely to be transformed into a new state-of-the-art TAFE campus. The State…
Not-for-profit introduces vaccine policy
Not-for-profit organisation Social Futures, with offices in Gosford and Wyong, has introduced a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for all staff in NSW. Social Futures delivers more than 20 community support programs…
70th anniversary for Fay and Colin
Both born and bred in Gosford, Fay and Colin Easey of East Gosford will celebrate 70 years of marriage on December 1. Celebrating 70 years of marriage on December 1…
Beaches a better bet than moribund city centre
Forum – I am all for an optimistic outlook, but isn’t Paula Martin flogging a dead horse, with her goal of making Gosford “the most attractive destination for events, tourism…
Commuters Association President wants meeting with Transport for NSW
Central Coast Commuters Association President, Eddie Ellis, will request a meeting with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to discuss delays on the delivery of a $30M commuter carpark promised for Gosford…
Safe havens and spots coming to the Coast
People experiencing emotional distress on the Central Coast will soon be able to access support in two novel ways, thanks to a $46M investment in new suicide prevention initiatives across…
Business lobby talks up Gosford ‘refresh’
A re-focus on Gosford city and waterfront could be a major factor in attracting large-scale events to the region, according to Central Coast Business NSW. Regional Manager, Paula Martin, said…
TOGA donates everything but the kitchen sink
Coast Shelter has received goods and services valued at over $100,000 from the TOGA Group of businesses and Grace Group. It all began with a contact from TOGA, which was…
New RYSS Centre officially opens
Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) has officially opened its new centre in Gosford after a 12-month delay. A ceremony to mark the occasion was held on November 3 at the…
Crisis not over for service providers
Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) is calling for more financial help from the government for counselling services on the Central Coast and throughout the state which it says are “at crisis…
The weekly news 5@5
CCN’s weekly news 5@5, October 29, 2021: The lead stories from around the Central Coast this week. Published every Friday evening, syndicated across numerous platforms around the region. The stories…
Corrections officers give to shelter
Vulnerable people on the Central Coast were the winners when Gosford Community Corrections officers delivered a load of food staples to Coast Shelter in Gosford on October 26. Gosford Community…
Emergency service communication tower upgraded ahead of fire season
The Public Safety Network (PSN) on the Central Coast has been expanded with the completion of a new site in Algewn Rd, Gosford. The site is part of a state-wide…