Hundreds rally in support of Yes vote
The Central Coast’s Labor MPs joined hundreds of residents last weekend in a strong show of support for the Yes vote in the October 14 referendum. The Walk for Yes…
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ChromeFest set to put the pedal to the metal
The Central Coast will once again put the pedal to the metal when ChromeFest rolls into The Entrance on October 27-29. One of the state’s biggest car shows, ChromeFest will…
Busking comp set for The Entrance
The Central Coast regional heat of the National Busking Championships will take place at The Entrance on Sunday, September 24. Buskers will be based around Marine Pde, spilling over to…
Bereaved families Choosing Hope
A special walk in support of families who have experienced infant loss will be held on the Central Coast on Sunday, October 15. Choosing Hope is a walk of honour…
Rocks legends to help Jo and Mercy get new wheels
Australian rock legends the Hoodoo Gurus have thrown their support behind a fundraiser aimed at getting a Bateau Bay mum and her disabled daughter a new car. The extraordinary story…
Young artist out to help Riding for the Disabled
At the age of just 15, Courtney Cottle of Point Clare is already a seasoned fundraiser for charitable organisations. With two sisters on the autism spectrum, she has already raised…
Council walks the talk on affordable housing
Central Coast Council is pushing ahead to deliver the next stage of its ground-breaking Central Coast Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy. Council resolved at its August 22 meeting to progress…
Homelessness exhibition at The Entrance
Coast & Country Primary Care has joined with Central Coast Council to present an open exhibition in a shipping container at The Entrance offering a captivating walkthrough soundscape sharing the…
Man charged following police pursuit
A man has been charged following an investigation into a pursuit on the Central Coast on Tuesday, August 8. About 8.30am police from Central Coast Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted…
Pelican rescue a costly exercise
Wendy Gillespie of Pelican Rescue and Research recently rescued an adult male pelican which had been fully incapacitated by fishing entanglement during the recent school holidays. He was spotted on…
Public toilets re-open following vandalism repairs
Central Coast Council has completed repair work on several public toilet blocks which were vandalised last month. The senseless spree of vandalism forced the closure of some public and disabled…
New beacons could be a life saver
Residents and holiday makers at a number of popular Central Coast swimming spots will be a little safer following the installation of new lifesaving technology at The Entrance Channel, Budgewoi…
New location for Services Australia at The Entrance
The Entrance community can now access Centrelink and Medicare services in a newly relocated Services Australia service centre. The new service centre, which opened on July 31, is located 190m…
Jazzing up business facades
Central Coast Council’s Façade Improvement Support program opens on September 1 and aims to provide businesses and commercial property owners with the opportunity to access up to $5000 to enhance…
Singer songwriter session at The Entrance
After a sold-out launch event in June, Central Coast Acoustic Songwriter Sessions has announced tickets to the August event are now on sale. The Entrance Lake House is hosting the…
Tuggerah Tuffs get behind Guide Dogs support group
The Tuggerah Tuffs celebrated the 40th birthday of the Guide Dogs Central Coast Volunteer Support Group by handing over a cheque for $3,000. The Central Coast support group was formed…
Vandalism spree sees public toilets closed
A vandalism spree involving everything from deliberately lit fires to smears of faeces has forced the closure of several public toilets, with Central Coast Council calling for witnesses from the…
Entries open for busking competition
The Central Coast regional heat of the National Busking Championships will be held on Sunday, September 24, at The Entrance. About 30 acts are expected to perform between 9am and…
Acoustic song nights at the Lake House
The Entrance Lake House is set to host a bi-monthly singer/songwriter night showcasing rising local musicians and the stories behind their original songs in an intimate evening of music. Supported…
Accolade for off-duty lifesaver following daring rescue
The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club member, Patrick Jacob, has received Surf Life Saving NSW’s Rescue of the Month award following his courageous off-duty rescue of a teenage boy in…