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…
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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…
Hidden disabilities program extended to Coast
Transport for NSW’s Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program is to be extended to Gosford and Woy Woy. The program allows commuters to access a free sunflower lanyard to wear while travelling,…
Mariners hold league leaders Melbourne City at bay
The Central Coast Mariners have again proved that they ‘won’t back down’ with an impressive display of heartfelt football against the A-league’s dominant club Melbourne City at Gosford’s Industree Group…
Community Kickstart grants program returns
To celebrate the generous and caring work of Australian community groups, ISPT Super Property’s Community Kickstart grants program will return to Kincumber Village this year. ISPT’s Kickstart program provides financial…
Women’s groups achieve great things together
Peninsula Women’s Health Centre and Art-Full Women reinforced their partnership over a cuppa at a special morning tea on April 13. The organisations share the values of women supporting women…
M1 disruptions as bridge maintenance proceeds at Wyong
There will be changed overnight traffic conditions on the M1 at Wyong in coming weeks as essential maintenance is carried out on Alison Rd bridge. To minimise the impact to…
5 Lands Walk returns with expanded program
Now in its 16th year, the 5 Lands Walk Winter Festival is set to return from June 10 to July 2, offering fun, engagement and unique insights for the community…
The Weekly News podcast 5@5 for the Central Coast
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the second week of April 2023. In the bulletin, this week: Turtle hatchlings returned to the seaMayday called off Box HeadMany ANZAC Day…
Reid calls for action on dangerous intersection at Empire Bay
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has taken up the fight to improve safety conditions at the Wards Hill Rd and Empire Bay Dr intersection at Empire Bay, launching a petition…
Recognition for Marine Rescue’s youngest member – and two of its oldest
AS Marine Rescue Central Coast welcomes its youngest member, two of its oldest have been recognised with life memberships. Will Shaddock, 18, of Yattalunga, who joined the Point Clare based…
ANZAC Day services throughout the region
Thousands of people are expected to flock to ANZAC Day services across the region on April 25. The services will provide community members with the opportunity to come together to…
Mayday called – boating tragedy averted
A boating tragedy was averted during strong windy conditions on the Brisbane Water on April 9 when a Catalina 380 yacht lost power and was being blown towards a rocky…
New high-tech fire fighting equipment headed for Coast
The Central Coast is one of four regions set to receive a high-tech, state-of-the-art aerial platform appliance to bolster Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) emergency response capability. The ladder pumper…
Massive surf forces closure of many local beaches
Central Coast Council lifeguards have closed 10popular beaches across the Central Coast due to large swell and dangerous conditions. The following beaches are closed: Copacabana Beach, Killcare Beach, Lakes Beach,…
Turtle hatchlings returned to the sea
A bale of endangered Loggerhead Turtle hatchlings was returned to the water at Shelly Beach on April 9 after an epic egg rescue. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service…
Reid scarfs up for Scouts NSW
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid was among NSW Senators and NSW Members of Federal Parliament to scarf up for Scouting recently at Parliament House, Canberra. Fostering greater connection between Parliament…
Farewell to couple with strong links to Yarramalong Valley
The people of Yarramalong Valley gathered at Wyong Creek Hall recently to farewell Paul and Di Salmon and thank them for years of hard work and dedication to the community…
New look for Leagues Club in Gosford
Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) is set for a new look, with an extensive renovation project set to start this month. Designed by Altis Architecture, the multi-million-dollar refurbishment will deliver…