Boost for six sporting organisations
Community sport organisations across the Terrigal Electorate are set to benefit from more than $41,000 in funding thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grants Program. Member for Terrigal Adam…
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New defibs for three sporting groups
Three sporting groups on the Central Coast are set to benefit from the latest round of grants through the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Tarragal Outrigger Canoe Club, Wamberal Surf…
Greens announce candidates for State election
The NSW Greens have formally announced their Central Coast candidates for the March 25 State election. Upper House Greens MLC Abigail Boyd hosted the official launch at Ourimbah State Forest…
Man charged over alleged assault at Terrigal
A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged assault at Terrigal last year. At about 7.15pm on Sunday, September 18, 2022, officers from Brisbane Water Police District…
Beris is a true Hidden Treasure
A Terrigal woman is one of 69 people who have been added to the 2021-22 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll which pays public tribute to the girls and women across regional,…
Annual ocean swim at Terrigal on Easter Saturday
Terrigal Surf Club will hold its annual 1km and 2km Ocean Swim on Easter Saturday (April 8), along with a new initiative, The Daffodil Dip, in partnership with Cancer Council…
Severe thunderstorms cause local havoc
Intense thunderstorms and associated rainfall caused severe flooding over parts of the Central Coast on Thursday evening. Holgate, Terrigal and Bateau Bay appear to have been the hardest hit. Terrigal’s…
New program to help youth in detention
Not-for-profit employment, training and apprenticeships organisation, VERTO, has thrown its support behind a unique initiative helping youth in detention at the Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre at Kariong. A brainchild…
Three Coast women to run as Independents
Three Central Coast women are set to run as Independents in the March State election, calling themselves the Three Sisters of the Sacred Sites and Environment. With the common goal…
Lachlan and Janine join Youth Taskforce
Janine Southwell of Terrigal and Lachlan Middlemiss of Umina Beach will represent the Central Coast as members of the 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce, providing operational advice to the NSW Government…
Terrigal residents’ association needs new members
The Terrigal Area Residents’ Association (TARA) could be in danger of folding if it doesn’t attract some new members. Vice President Ted Sandeman said TARA was founded more than 15…
Heritage family picnic at the Haven on Australia Day
Central Coast Rotary Clubs will unite to present an Australia Day Heritage Family Picnic at Terrigal Haven on January 26. Spokesperson Peter Rea said the event follows a similar day…
Make sure you’re set to vote on March 25
With just over two months to go until the NSW State election on Saturday, March 25, the NSW Electoral Commission is asking voters to get ready by enrolling to vote…
Labor outlines plan to tackle health staff crisis
As Central Coast hospitals continue to feel the strain, Shadow Minister for Health, Ryan Park, visited the region last week to outline Labor’s plan to tackle the health staff crisis…
Terrigal author publishes fantasy novel with deeper messages
Louise Coree Whitfield of Terrigal has combined insights gained during her career as a family counsellor and her love of fantasy fiction to produce her very first novel. The Lurkin…
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…
Council to revisit proposed changes to off-leash dog areas
Central Coast Council will revise and simplify its draft Dogs in Open Spaces Action Plan following community backlash over some of its recommendations, with CEO David Farmer giving an assurance…
Labor endorses Sam Boughton as candidate for Terrigal
Physiotherapist Sam Boughton will be the Labor candidate in next March’s 2023 NSW State Election. Sitting Liberal Member Adam Crouch will be running for his third term, but Boughton says…
Seniors air issues at forum
The region’s seniors were given a voice on issues which concern them at a special forum held at Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, recently with around 90 older residents in attendance. It…
Freemasons continue so support surf life saving
Freemasons on the Central Coast have once again supported the region’s surf life saving clubs with a $50,600 donation – taking total donations to more than half a million dollars…