Rotary Club completes major projects
Kariong/Somersby Rotary Club member, Ross Marshall, has recently arranged for 10 tonne of roofing iron to be shipped to Vanuatu following Cyclone Pam’s devastation of the islands. “The material will…
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Inaugural Student Mental Health Forum to be held
Secondary students from 16 schools across the Central Coast region will attend the first Student Mental Health Forum on Wednesday, May 6, organised by headspace Gosford and Children and Young…
CSG biggest concern according to survey
Coal Seam Gas is the top environmental concern of Central Coast residents, if a survey by the Central Coast branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation is anything to go by…
Problem gambling is everyone’s business
Many Central Coast families are dealing with stress and misery unnecessarily because they either are unaware of a local counselling service to help problem gamblers or are reluctant to seek…
Roadwork on the M1
Roads and Maritime Services has advised motorists that changed traffic conditions are in place northbound on the M1 Pacific Motorway for safety improvement work. The NSW Government has allocated $400,000…
Free access to computers and internet training for seniors
Central Coast seniors will continue to have free access to computers and internet training to ensure they are not left behind in the digital age, thanks to a $1.3 million…
Students learn while they help at Coast Shelter Restaurant
Green Point Christian College Year 11 students recently had the opportunity to help serve meals at the Coast Shelter restaurant. Shannon Bowler, Eleftheria Dalton and Aidan Morley joined a…
Iconic pub goes up for bids
Pub buyers and developers are both in the frame as potential purchasers of the Woodport Inn, which was offered for sale recently, according to a spokesperson for the vendor, BWLC…
Storm damage at Point Claire Public School
Point Clare Public School suffered damage as a result of the recent storms and is currently assessing the extent of the damage. Acting principal Ms Jane Young has thanked families…
Irish Joe Lynch was beguiling
Around 60 people, including 17 poets and presenters, attended the Gosford Bush Poet’s recent concert featuring special guest, Irish Joe Lynch. “Brilliant presentations of some truly great poetry and our…
Farmers Markets described as a massive success
James Heddo, chief executive officer of the Entertainment Grounds, has thanked regional producers and the Gosford community for their support of the fi rst Gosford City Farmers Markets on Sunday,…
International Food Revolution event in Kibble Park
Local community group, Food Whisperers, will host an International Food Revolution event in Kibble Park featuring celebrity chef Justin North. Food Revolution Day is a global campaign to put compulsory…
Course established for boutique sound production
Hunter TAFE’s Regional Music Institute (RMI) has joined forces with one of Australia’s most iconic recording facilities, The Grove Studios, to offer a boutique Sound Production course delivered on-location in…
Council sports grounds remain closed after storms
All Gosford Council sports grounds remain closed until further notice after the recent severe storm event. Council staff are working hard to make the grounds available as soon as possible….
Rain calls off AFL matches for Terrigal Avoca
Terrigal Avoca is one of only two unbeaten sides after three rounds of the Black Diamond Cup AFL competition. The round of matches were played in periods of torrential rain…
ANZAC sculpture unveiled at Chertsey Primary School
Chertsey Primary School has unveiled its new poppy sculpture by renowned sculptor, Mr Michael Vaynman. The school received an $11,000 grant as part of the Australian Government’s ANZAC Centenary Local…
Rolling films on cycling
A new exhibition at Gosford’s Art Studios Cooperative Gallery will showcase cycling on the Central Coast. The exhibition, which is being organised by the Rolling Film Project, one of the…
New free music program at Youth Arts Warehouse
A new free music program supporting young people with disabilities and young musicians will be held in the Youth Arts Warehouse in Gosford from Wednesday, May 20. The program is…
International Food Revolution event in Kibble Park
Local community group, Food Whisperers, will host an International Food Revolution event in Kibble Park featuring celebrity chef Justin North. Food Revolution Day is a global campaign to put compulsory…
School librarian given extended condolences after passing away
Point Clare Public School has extended its condolences to the family of librarian Mrs Rebecca McHugh who has passed away. Mrs McHugh passed during the school holidays following a short…