Kibble Park revamp gets underway
Central Coast Council is set to start remediation works in Gosford’s Kibble Park. As part of the upgrade, the unique John Flakelar-created sculpture, currently part of the decommissioned fountain, will…
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Dominic graduates from Kapooka training
As the Army Recruit Training Centre at Kapooka celebrated its 70th anniversary, a graduation parade for 60 of Australia’s newest soldiers was held on November 12. One of them was…
Mum of four to become an All Star
Narara mother of four Aimy Myers has been cast in the Seven Two TV series, Adventure All Stars, in which she and 11 other cast members will compete in challenges…
Woy Woy in Narara district in latest regional plan
Woy Woy has been named as a strategic centre in the latest version of the NSW Government’s Regional Plan for the Central Coast. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam…
Paddy gives station upgrade the thumbs up
When the new multi-million-dollar upgrade of Narara railway station was unveiled on November 29, even self-proclaimed Mayor of Narara, Paddy Gerrard, gave it the thumbs up. The Triple M breakfast…
Vandals strike again at steam model co-op
Just months after it was plagued by a spate of vandalism to its drainage and security systems, the Central Coast Steam Model Co-op in Showground Rd at Narara has seen…
Narara paramedicine student helps out west
Emily Carroll of Narara is one of two final-year Charles Sturt University paramedicine students who have assisted with the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out in Bathurst. Carroll and fellow student Nicole Kennedy…
Lifts now operating at Narara train station
The new lifts at Narara railway station are now operational as the station’s multi million dollar accessibility upgrades continue. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the upgrade…
Narara Ecovillage applies to IPART to vary water and sewer licence
Narara Ecovillage Co-operative Ltd (NEV) has applied to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to change its approach to managing its community’s sewage, drinking water and recycled water needs….
Man charged in relation to Narara murder
A 42-year-old man faced Gosford Local Court on August 9 charged with murder after a fight at Narara on August 8. Just after 6pm on August 8, emergency services were…
Steam Model Co-op targeted by vandals
It’s been a tough 16 months for the Central Coast Steam Model Co-Op at Narara. Unable to operate since March 2020, due to COVD-19 restrictions, the family favourite attraction in…
Bob Pierse publishes ‘A Delltones Story – Get a Little Dirt’
For 13 years, Bob Pierse was a member of iconic Australian rock band The Delltones. The Narara resident has now released a book outlining his musical career, including those heady…
Cancer survivor Rebecca is So Brave
Rebecca Baldwin from Narara has stepped out of her comfort zone, stripping off to be painted for the 2022 So Brave calendar to raise breast cancer awareness. The calendar features…
Narara Wyoming win One Day Premiership
CRICKET – The Central Coast Cricket Association’s One Day Premiership has been won by Narara Wyoming over Terrigal Matcham at Tuggerah Regional Sporting Complex on Sunday, February 28. Each team…
Narara mum joins febfast
Narara resident, Louise Parfitt, is one of many Australians choosing this February to give up alcohol, sugar, or another vice as part of the febfast challenge. The initiative invites people…
Matt Graham is wearing the World Cup yellow leaders bib
SKIING – The Central Coast originating mogul skier, Matt Graham, has found himself ranked number one on the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) World Cup standings after back-to-back podium placements in…
Looking after our environment
Narara resident, Alfred John Britton, has received a Medal of an Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to conservation and the environment. He has been recognised for co-founding the…
Narara and Terrigal-Matcham to meet in the One Day final
Cricket – Finalists have been confirmed for Central Coast Cricket Association’s One Day Competition, following an exciting weekend of cricket. Rounds 8 and 9 were played in warm conditions, with…
Safety concerns over closed footbridge
Narara resident, Bruce McRae, is concerned for children’s safety after a footbridge between Hanlan St North and Hanlan St South was closed by Council, forcing people to now walk a…
Happy birthday Betty (the Queen can make time for you)
One of Narara’s favourite residents, Betty Child, celebrated her 100th birthday with balloons, banners and bubbles on November 11. Ms Child is known to have always been an active member…