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Coasties dig deep for Salvos Christmas appeal

The Salvation Army and Newcastle Permanent Building Society have received a heart-warming response from the Central Coast community in their annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal. The 34-year-old tradition shared by…





Santa pops in to Copacabana

The word had gone out on the bush telegraph that Santa was going to pop into Copacabana on December 17 and the children were excited. The elves from the Navy…



Man fatally stabbed at Woy Woy

A strike force has been established as inquiries continue into an alleged fatal stabbing at Woy Woy on Saturday. Emergency Services were called to Macarthur Street at Woy Woy at…


Apply now for defibrillator grants

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch is encouraging community sport clubs and organisations across the region to apply for up to $9,000 to access life-saving defibrillators, as part…


Sea change for sick turtle found at Terrigal

An endangered green turtle found weak and injured at Terrigal in August has been rehabilitated and released into Sydney Harbour. Terry the turtle has been fitted with a high-tech satellite…



Gosford High excels in HSC

Students from Gosford High School have excelled in this year’s HSC, with 10 included on the All Rounder Achievers list having attained Band 6 or Band 4 in every one…


Major boost for three Central Coast projects

Three groups with programs specifically targeting the Central Coast are among nine charities and community organisations to share in $770,000 in funding from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. Epilepsy Action Australia…


The Weekly News 5@5

Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the third week of December 2022. In the bulletin this week: Dog walkers get a council reprieveMass save at Wamberal BeachGosford Council Chambers…


Warning to move native beehives

Owners of hives of native stingless bees in Calga, Somersby and Wyong have been warned that they need to move their hives to avoid exposure to a toxic pesticide. Australian…


Police summer squad on patrol

The summer squad of local police will be stepping up their patrols of waterways, public areas and tourist spots to keep people safe over the holiday season. Brisbane Water Police…