Roving Rubies tip a red hat to Dame Edna
Marlene Klintworth, who is Queen Lilimarlene of the Roving Rubies Red Hat Society of the Central Coast, has paid tribute to the late Barry Humphries and his best know character,…
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Thousands flock to ANZAC Day services
Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to ANZAC Day services all over the Central Coast on April 25 as the region paid tribute to the fallen and all those who…
Two Catholic primary schools to get $11.6M upgrade
New classroom buildings and amenities estimated to cost about $11.6M are in the works for St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School at Wyong and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School at…
Wyong firefighters to compete in multi-agency challenge
Wyong firefighters will form one of five regional teams to take part in a multi-agency State Road Crash Rescue Challenge next month at Coffs Harbour. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)…
Residents flee burning house at The Entrance
Six NSW Fire and Rescue crews rushed to The Entrance just before 1am on Friday, April 21, following reports of a house fire in Gosford Ave. Upon arrival, crews found…
Mariners stun Newcastle Jets in big F3 Derby win
The Central Coast Mariners pulled off a stunning 3-1 comeback win against Newcastle on Saturday afternoon, April 22, at McDonald Jones Stadium. A big contingent of Mariners fans found their…
Legacy scholarships for five students
Five Central Coast students have been awarded Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy Scholarships, each receiving up to $6,000 per year to support studies at TAFE, university, private college or other educational…
Recognition for our young achievers
Several young locals have received Central Coast Youth Week Awards honours for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the local community. Coinciding with NSW Youth Week, the Central Coast Council…
The Coast’s most original garden party deemed a success
The single largest garden party ever to be hosted at the Edogawa commemorative garden at the Gosford Regional Gallery has been deemed a huge success. Held on Saturday night, April…
Call for upgrade of dangerous rail crossing intersection
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is calling on the State Government and Central Coast Council to collaborate on alternative solutions to the long running debate over the Rawson Rd rail…
The Weekly News podcast 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News podcast 5@5 for the third week of April 2023. In the bulletin, this week: Reid talks at United NationsBig ANZAC day turnout expectedReinventing pelican feeding…
Dead dolphin washes up at Avoca
Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast is urging residents to be on the lookout for dead or injured animals on our beachfronts, after a dead dolphin was discovered at Avoca Beach…
Nominations open for Future Maker Awards
Help celebrate people in the community who are making a real difference by placing a nomination in the Newcastle Permanent Future Maker Awards with a total $5,000 in prizes on…
Funds raised for earthquake victims
Umina Beach Yoga’s recent Community Kirtan Event raised more than $600 for the Red Cross Syria and Turkey Earthquake appeal. Musicians Geeti and Gyan, Mark O’Brien and Louisa Fenn joined…
Activists group to make Council its focus
The Central Coast Activists Collective (CCAC) is making Central Coast Council the focus of its meetings, with the next one to take place from 11.30am to 1pm on Wednesday, May…
Things on sticks – with Sally Knight and Chef Daniel
Chef Daniel’s next guest is the singing and writing queen of the Central Coast Sally Knight. Sally is about to film the trailer for her musical, MILF the musical, which…
Killarney Court’s new four-legged residents
The best therapists often have four legs and fur, which is why Alino Living’s Killarney Court welcomed two 12-week-old King Charles Cavalier puppies to its community earlier this month. Pet…
New lease on life for Parklands preschool
Parklands Community Preschool has finally secured its stake in the Mount Penang Parklands after obtaining a 20-year lease. In July 2022, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch, along with NSW Labor…
Reinventing the traditional pelican feeding
Until COVID-19 the daily Pelican Feed on The Entrance waterfront was one of the Central Coast’s most popular tourist attractions, entertaining and educating people about the area’s own pelican colony….
Words on the Waves writer’s festival waxing up some excitement
The Words on the Waves Writers’ Festival for 2023 is waxing down its boards with a flurry of announcements ahead of the big event to be held from May 29…