Water rates set to rise on July 1
Central Coast Council is expected to rubber stamp a 12 per cent increase in water rates from July 1 at its May 28 meeting. While the rise is in keeping…
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Proclamation to mark D-Day
To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing, Central Coast Town Crier Stephen Clarke will give a special proclamation at Gosford on June 6. D-Day was the name given…
Watch Mariners grand final free on big screen
If you couldn’t secure stadium tickets for the A-League grand final on Saturday, May 25, don’t despair. Central Coast Council, with support from the NSW Government, will host a free…
Citizens Inquiry into health problems
Future Sooner is set to hold a Citizens Inquiry to find out why so many people on the Central Coast have been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses in numbers that are…
Electrify Bouddi launch a success
On Saturday, May 4, the newly formed Electrify Bouddi was launched with resounding success at the Killcare Surf Club, with more than 350 people attending throughout the day. The not-for-profit…
Take The Dip into writers festival
New to the Words on the Waves writers festival this year is the two-day event The Dip. The Dip will take place in a festival marquee adjacent the existing festival…
Lunch and learn about AI at Erina roadshow
IT company Myrtec will be bringing its AI Lunch and Learn series to Erina Leagues Club on June 13. Myrtec will be using the roadshow as an opportunity to visit…
First look at Wyong’s new palliative care unit
Designs of Wyong Hospital’s new palliative care unit were unveiled on Friday, May 10, giving the community its first look at how the purpose-built space might look. The new unit…
Mariners advance to grand final after goalless semi-final in Gosford
The Central Coast Mariners men’s team have advanced to the A-league grand final 2023/24 after holding Sydney FC to a nil-all draw on Saturday night May 18. The 20,000 +…
Spencer playground to be upgraded
The Spencer community will be soon enjoying an upgraded playspace thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Australian Government’s Investing in our Communities program and $45,000 from Central Coast Council….
Meet the Gosford Sheriff
Australia’s oldest law enforcement agency, the NSW Sheriff’s Office, has been helping keep the state’s justice system running smoothly for 200 years. To mark its bicentenary, a range of activities…
Mariners semi-final has sold out
The second leg of the A-League semi-final between the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC has been sold out, the first time for over a decade for an A-league match….
Looking out for migrating humpbacks
National Parks and Wildlife Service has assembled a Large Whale Disentanglement team to help smooth the passage of humpback whales off Central Coast shores as they make their annual migration…
A “cost of living” budget
An energy rebate for every household, tax cuts for all and an increase in Commonwealth rent assistance are the big take-aways from this week’s Federal Budget for Central Coast residents….
Moderate but welcome budget relief for small business
Further energy bill relief, a continuation of the instant asset write-off and a partial extension in employer incentives for apprentices are the most welcome short-term measures for small to medium…
Major sponsor for Coast Shelter Sleepout
Coast Shelter has announced Moov Modular as the major sponsor for the highly anticipated Coast Shelter Sleepout 2024. Moov Modular’s recent alliance with Coast Shelter as a corporate partner highlights…
Tesch welcomes new legislation on knife control
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the NSW Government’s package of reforms to target possession of knives, particularly among young people, reduce knife crime and boost community safety. Tesch…
Calls ramp up to save Gosford Library
More than 1,000 signatures have been collected on a petition to save the existing Gosford Library building after the new regional library opens. Community activist Joy Cooper, who started the…
$1.3M found in vehicle at Wyong
Organised Crime Squad detectives seized $1.3M during a vehicle stop on the Central Coast last week under Strike Force Mactier. The Strike Force was established by State Crime Command’s Organised…
Phoebe’s mission to create educational equality for all
At the age of just 19, Phoebe Britten is passionate about making educational equality a reality for everyone. The Avoca Beach law student has founded a not-for-profit organisation called Inspire…