Very special NAISDA performances
An immersive Torres Strait Island cultural experience came alive at NAISDA Dance College at Kariong last week. Designed to strengthen the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers’…
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Highway upgrade at Kariong Hill
The Central Coast Hwy at Kariong Hill is set for a major upgrade this month. The NSW Government is providing $2.5M from the Safer Roads Program to upgrade a section…
Rally to protest “failed” community consultation
Opponents of a proposed 50-lot housing development on Woy Woy Rd at Kariong will rally outside the Gosford office of the Department of Planning on Friday, February 16. Spokesperson Lisa…
Submission deadline extended for Kariong rezoning
The submission deadline on a proposed contentious rezoning at Kariong has been extended to February 12, following accusations of lack of transparency and fairness during the community consultation period. Supporters…
Last ditch stand to protect sacred lands
More than 70 people gathered at Bulgandry Aboriginal place on Woy Woy Rd, Kariong on Sunday, January 21, to support traditional custodians in protecting Kariong sacred lands. The group was…
Grandmothers unite to oppose housing development
A group of Central Coast grandmothers gathered at Kariong Sacred Lands on January 18 to stand up against a proposed housing development adjacent the protected site. The proposal by Darkinjung…
NAISDA needs Homestay hosts
NAISDA, Australia’s leading First Nations dance and performing arts training organisation, is calling for Central Coast families to join its Homestay Program, either on a short-term or long-term basis to…
Outrage over remedial work at glyphs site
Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) has accused the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of carrying out “unnecessary” and “extreme” remedial works at the site of the Kariong hieroglyphics. Many residents…
Opposition to Kariong development ramps up
With public submissions set to close on January 29, the Save Kariong Sacred Lands Group is urging residents to have their say on a proposed housing development at 300 Woy…
Lots of problems with proposed Kariong rezoning
Whilst it is acknowledged that the attempt to rezone land along Woy Woy Rd is just about the rezoning it is worth noting that there is little point in rezoning…
No fast food outlets for Kariong parklands
An application for a six-lot subdivision within Mount Penang Parklands has been rejected by the Local Planning Panel. The commercial development at 5 The Avenue, Kariong, and fronting Central Coast…
Driver charged over fatal Kariong crash
A driver who allegedly caused a fatal car crash at Kariong in October, then fled the scene without assisting or reporting it, has now been charged following an investigation. On…
Kariong development back in the spotlight
With a proposed rezoning of land for a housing development at Kariong expected to go out for public comment later this month, the controversial Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC)…
Young man dies in Kariong crash
An investigation is underway after a man died following a crash at Kariong on Thursday, October 26. Emergency services were called to Woy Woy Rd at about 3.25pm following reports…
Young people in custody get to try a trade
Young people in custody at Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre at Kariong were given the opportunity to learn new skills to help them transition back into the community thanks to…
National Parks speaker at Plants Society
Conservation planning officer with the National Parks and Wildlife Service Doug Beckers will be guest speaker at the next meeting of the Australian Plants Society-Central Coast on October 14. Beckers…
Flood study for Somersby and Kariong
Central Coast Council has commenced its Somersby and Kariong Catchments Overland Flood Study and is calling on residents to participate in an online survey to help provide a better understanding…
Build a pond and frogs will come
If you’ve ever wanted to set up a frog-friendly garden habitat, here’s your chance. Sam Willis, chief executive officer of the Community Environment Network, will present at the Australian Plants…
Grandparents raising their grandkids
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren has been supporting older full-time carers of children aged up to 16 on the Central Coast for 16 years. Run by Central Coast Family Support Services from…
Anna shares love of fungi
Anna Durkin returns to address the Australian Plant Society Central Coast on July 8 with an address and slide presentation. A society spokesperson said while Durkin worked as a bush…