Two major Landcare awards for CEN
The Community Environment Network’s (CEN) Land for Wildlife (LFW) program and its Wildplant Nursery have both won major Greater Sydney Region Bushcare and Landcare Awards. The 2023 Greater Sydney Regional…
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Ploddy pays homage to the Mariners
The first thing motorists see when approaching the Gosford turn-off on the M1 is the Australian Reptile Park’s Ploddy the dinosaur, looking out over the hillside to welcome visitors from…
United Nations alerted to power station health risks
Central Coast and Lake Macquarie environmental group, Future Sooner, has invited the United Nations Special Rapporteur to a meeting to discuss health implications for local residents from coal-fired power stations,…
Writers Festival deemed a massive success
The Words on the Waves Writers Festival has been deemed a huge success by authors, event organisers and participants. Over 50 authors from all over the country took part in…
Uni in world’s top 30 for sustainable development goals
The University of Newcastle has achieved some significantly high global rankings demonstrating positive results for the university’s commitment to sustainability. Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (THE) were released on Friday,…
Ferry suspended as Crouch calls for dredging of Ettalong channel
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has called on the State Government to provide a timeline for future dredging of the Ettalong channel, with ferry services again disrupted this week. On…
Taking the leap to raise funds for Westpac Helicopter Service
Five business leaders and one brave community leader took the leap on June 2, abseiling down Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, to raise funds for the Westpac Helicopter Service. The event not…
Wind farms no threat to whales says Professor
With the northern migration of whales catching a lot of attention – and the prospect of wind turbines off the Central Coast looming in the background – Professor Gregory Andrews…
Entries invited for Gosford Art Prize
Entries are now open for the Central Coast’s major institutional art prize, the annual Gosford Art Prize, and will close at 4pm on July 24. Gosford Art Prize offers an…
Bumper season at Coast beaches reported
More than 3.7 million people flocked to Central Coast beaches over the summer season, with Council lifeguards and Surf Life Saving volunteers performing more than 1,700 rescues. The beach patrol…
Applications for community grants now open
Central Coast Council’s 2023-24 Community Grant Programs are now open, with $900,000 in annual funding available. This is a chance for local community groups and organisations to receive funding to…
Mariners make Australian football history with a massive grand final win
The Central Coast Mariners have played a grand final game of football that will echo down the ages, beating the league leaders Melbourne City 6 – 1 in Parramatta. The…
Upgrade for Leagues Club Park
Leagues Club Park in Gosford is set for some upgrades to improve its usability in time for the July school holidays. The waterside park has a tidal terrace, picnic and…
Coalition takes a stand against offshore mining
Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch has welcomed an announcement made by the Leader of the Opposition, Mark Speakman, that the NSW Coalition will introduce legislation to go one step further…
Hundreds gather to celebrate reconciliation
Thursday, June 1, saw an inspiring celebration of reconciliation and First Nations Cultures take place in Gosford. Coast Shelter and a number of local organisations, businesses and schools got together…
Con’s four new board members
Four new members have been elected to the Board of the Central Conservatorium of Music, bringing a new wealth of experience. They are former Chief Media and Digital Officer of…
Two-year wage freeze for state MPs and top executives
State MPs on the Central Coast, along with all NSW MPs and senior government executives, will see their wages frozen for two years as the State Government moves to fulfill…
Residents ramp up opposition to feedlot proposal
Mangrove Mountain residents have ramped up their opposition to a feedlot development proposed on the corner of Ironbark and Hershon Rds. With submissions on the controversial proposal set to close…
Imperial Centre evacuated
Up to 500 people were evacuated from Gosford’s Imperial Centre into Kibble Park on Tuesday, May 30, after a small fire was reported in a stairwell just before 10.30am. Among…
Accolades for Marine Rescue volunteers
Two members of Central Coast Marine Rescue have been honoured at the Central Coast National Volunteer Week ceremony. Unit Commander, Ian Morrow, was presented with the Volunteer Manager 2023 award,…