Macyn taps his way to glory
A dancer from Killcare was part of a team which tapped its way to glory at a tap dance competition at Sydney’s Olympic Park recently. Macyn Van Borssum and his…
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Don’t light fires on the beach
As we enjoy the long, hot summer days at our local beaches, the Killcare Wagstaffe Rural Fire Service is reminding community members about the dangers of lighting recreational beach fires….
Killy boys put the mullet back into mountain biking
MOUNTAIN BIKING – Four young mountain-bikers from Killcare, calling themselves the Four Mulleteers, journeyed to Rydal in NSW to take on the best riders in the state last weekend (December…
New fire truck for Killcare/Wagstaffe rural fire brigade
Killcare/Wagstaffe rural fire brigade received a new fire truck on November 15 as part of a vehicle replacement program. It was one of three new trucks to be delivered on…
Killcare and Avoca beaches feature in television advertisement
Killcare and Avoca beaches will feature in a new Nescafe advertisement, following recent filming at both locations. The coffee ad shows a man and a woman enjoying a cup of…
Killcare Community Association develops community resilience plan
With hotter months and the fire season upon us, Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association has partnered with other local community groups to create a Community Resilience Plan. President of Wagstaffe…
Lachlan helps save Port Jackson sharks
Surf life saver Lachlan Franz of Killcare has helped save a group of Port Jackson sharks stuck in a rock pool at Killcare Beach on Sunday, October 4. While on…
Killy Cares president retires
Killy Cares president Mr Stephen Hinks has stepped down after six years in the role. He will be succeeded by Ms Cathy Baker. The pair will work together during a…
Bouddi Arts Trail to be held on long weekend
The Bouddi Arts Trail will will be held on the Saturday to Sunday of the long weekend, October 3 and 4, from 9am to 4pm. Twelve local artists and artisans…
Water and sewerage maintenance projects announced
Central Coast Council has announced a number of water and sewerage maintenance projects to take place around the Peninsula. These include a water pump station refurbishment at The Rampart, Umina…
Killcare Surf Life Saving Club reports active season
The Killlcare Surf Life Saving Club season officially ended at 5pm on Sunday, April 26. Despite having a quiet end, club president Mr Craig Sheppard reported an active season, with…
Killcare residents query support for phone tower
Killcare Heights residents have challenged the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association’s claim that there is high level support for a new telecommunications tower proposed to be built on Wards Hill Rd. Association…
Association gives qualified support to mobile tower plan
The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association has given conditional support to plans by Optus, VHA and Telstra to build new mobile tower at Killcare Heights. The mobile service providers propose to install…
Art by the Sea becomes Five Lands Exhibition
The annual Killcare Surf Club’s Art by the Sea Exhibition will be run this year as the Five Lands Exhibition from December 27 to December 30. The surf club will…
Juniors selected for inter-branch team
Four Killcare Surf Life Saving Club juniors have set a new club record after they were all selected for the Central Coast Inter-branch team. “CC Bradley (Under-12s), Lilly Hofer (Under-14s),…
Place phone tower in car park
[Forum] In our community newsletter Talking Turkey, Peta Colebatch spoke about not wanting to see a “super tower” as she drives by for a split second. She recommends that the…
Council approves ‘shop top’ plan not above shops
A so-called “shop top” development worth $4m has council approval to build at 58-62 Araluen Dr, Hardys Bay, despite a push by deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith at the October…
Killcare resident becomes accredited speaker
A Killcare resident has been named an Accredited Speaker by Toastmasters International. Mr Greg Van Borssum became an Accredited Speaker during a ceremony conducted by Toastmasters International in Colorado last…
Session to discuss Killcare mobile phone tower proposal
Community information sessions about mobile phone towers in Killcare will be held this week. Optus, Vodafone Hutchinson Australia and Telstra are holding two community information sessions about the installation of…
Children hold market at Killcare
The Bouddi Kids Create Market was held at Killcare Surf Life Saving Club on Sunday, July 22. The local market is run by children for children and was held for…