Local Ninjas take on the world
NINJA WARRIOR – Ten Central Coast “ninja warriors” have qualified for the USA World Titles next year after achieving success at the Australian NNL (National Ninja League) World Qualifier held…
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Unique night of opera deemed a success
High notes were heard echoing across Gosford CBD on December 4 as Central Coast Stadium hosted Coast Opera Australia’s Night of Enticements in the rafters. The unique event was the…
Antiques store continues to expand and support community
“It’s the dream of most small businesses to open a second store,” Woy Woy Antiques and Collectables owner, Mitchell Gordon, said when he decided to again expand his operations to…
Sailability to return in January
SAILING – Sailability Gosford will return to Brisbane Water in January after COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown put a pause to regular sailing sessions. President Randel La borde is encouraging disabled…
Questions about Council asset sale
Forum – Ratepayers deserve the maximum return on the sales of Central Coast Council’s assets. The old Gosford Council building should be auctioned to the highest bidder so that its…
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…
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…