Knitting project gives offenders new purpose
Gosford Community Corrections has joined forces with the Country Women’s Association to give back to the community by creating beanies, blankets and teddy bears for babies in need. Community Corrections…
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Round of “a-paws’ for fire rescue team
There was a round of “a-paws” for Fire and Rescue NSW crews when they rescued a pet dog and bird from a house fire at Springfield last Saturday, June 17….
Opposition to Wamberal seawall ramps up
Residents living around Terrigal and Wamberal lagoons have appealed to Central Coast Council for more community consultation before any further action is taken on a seawall proposed for Wamberal. Council’s…
Minister won’t intervene over Ourimbah land
Residents hoping for State Government support in convincing Central Coast Council to buy back land at Ourimbah from Newcastle University have been disappointed by the refusal of Local Government Minister…
Coast Shelter set to open new Wyong centre
Coast Shelter is gearing up for the opening of its new Community Centre in Wyong next month. The leading not-for-profit organisation is dedicated to providing assistance and support to individuals…
KoWorks opens two new Coast hubs
KoWorks, the innovative co-working organisation with community at its core, is set to open two new co-working spaces in Killcare and Gosford. The grand opening events will be held on…
Free shuttle service to Patonga for ferry passengers
A free shuttle service is set to operate during key travel times from Monday, June 19, between Ettalong and Patonga wharfs as ferry services continue on a diversion timetable. With…
War of words over channel dredging heats up
As the ferry service from Ettalong and Wagstaffe to Palm Beach continues to be diverted to Patonga, the war of words over the dredging of Ettalong channel is heating up….
Sign up for Coast Shelter’s annual sleepout
Coast Shelter is challenging Coasties to give up their beds for just one night when its annual sleepout returns on Friday, August 25. The 2023 Coast Shelter Sleepout will be…
Join the 5 Lands Walk on June 24
With hundreds of sightings being reported along the Humpback Highway as the whales head north, registrations for the 5 Lands Walk on June 24 with organisers keeping their fingers crossed…
Upgrade for Somersby Falls picnic area
The Somersby Falls picnic area in Brisbane Water National Park is set for a major upgrade. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is poised to begin a transformative project…
Traditional Custodians to talk on reconciliation
As the referendum on a Voice to Parliament for Indigenous Australia approaches, Community Voice Australia Central Coast will host a special gathering on June 17 when Traditional Custodians of the…
Harvest Festival warmed the hearts of many
The Central Coast Harvest Festival 2023 brought warm hearts and smiles to organisers, locals and visitors alike over the recent long weekend. Big attendances caused parking challenges at many of…
Ettalong/Wagstaffe ferry service indefinitely diverted to Patonga
Pressure is mounting on the State Government to address the dredging of the Ettalong channel, with Fantasea Palm Beach Ferries announcing this week that its Ettalong and Wagstaffe service will…
Animal Liberation joins opposition to feedlot proposal
With the closing date for submissions on a controversial feedlot proposal for Mangrove Mountain extended by a week to June 13, Animal Liberation added its voice to a swell of…
Coasties recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
Eight Central Coast residents have received an Order of Australia (OAM) medal and one has received an Emergency Services Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours List, announced on June 12….
Flash mob at Erina Fair protests Kariong development
Shoppers at Erina Fair were surprised to see a group of women dressed in Mother Earth themed costumes shimmy out of the crowd to join a choreographed dance on June…
Marine Rescue needs volunteers
Nearly 200 boat-related incidents have been attended to by Central Coast Marine Rescue in the past six months. Unit Commander Ian Morrow said the incidents had included sinking vessels, engine…
RSL sub-branches see huge rise in membership
After four decades of declining membership, veterans are returning to Central Coast RSL sub-branches in significant numbers, with a 24 per cent increase in membership in the region over the…
Special welcome to our newest citizens
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch broke out her Mariners scarf as she welcomed many new residents became Australian citizens at a Central Coast Council Citizenship Ceremony at The Art House,…