Alcohol theft in Wyong
Tuggerah Lakes Police are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a person they wish to speak to in relation to a stealing incident at Wyong. At about 4pm on Sunday,…
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Grant received to install car seats for babies and small children
Wyong based, We Care Connect, will receive $5,373 from the NSW Government’s Road Safety Grant program, which is one of 27 initiatives being funded to help reduced fatalities and injuries…
Salvation Army has gained official approval to run a café in Wyong
The Salvation Army has gained official approval to run a café on the corner of Hely St and Anzac Ave as part of its Oasis Youth Centre in Wyong. It…
Teddy bear tributes touch the hearts of local children
Sick children in Wyong and Gosford Hospitals have a reason to smile a little brighter over these holidays, thanks to local woman, Marjorie Dempsey. The 97-year-old resident of Killarney Court…
Stress to be reduced in hospital emergency departments
More support is now available to patients, families and carers presenting to emergency departments at Wyong and Gosford hospitals, thanks to an Australia first and award winning focus on improving…
Next Step Community Services receives national award
Wyong’s Next Step Community Services Inc. has taken out the Suncorp Resilient Australia National Community Award at the 21st Resilient Australia Awards. Next Step took out the national accolade and…
13 projects funded through Community Building Partnership Program
The electorate of Wyong has secured $300,000 in funding for a total of 13 projects, through the NSW Government’s 2020 Community Building Partnership Program. Wyong MP, David Harris, said the…
Wyong, Northern Power and Lisarow-Ourimbah White claimed the points in Round 5
Cricket – Wyong, Northern Power and Lisarow-Ourimbah White claimed the points in Round 5 of Central Coast Cricket Association’s Women’s A Grade Competition. Lisarow-Ourimbah White put in a professional batting…
Facts reveal a very different story
Forum – Kel Wynn claims that former Wyong Council residents are paying higher rates than former Gosford Council residents. (Chronicle p13 Nov 15 “De-amalgamation referendum called for”) It would be…
Council meetings to alternate between Gosford and Wyong
Many residents to the south of the region will be pleased to hear that Central Coast Council meetings are set to return to the Gosford chambers. Administrator, Dick Persson, has…
The Glen for women approved
The award winning and internationally recognised program at The Glen has achieved formal approval to build a 20-bed drug and alcohol rehabilitation service at 253 Yarramalong Rd, Wyong Creek. “This…
Wyong headspace delayed
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, is calling on the Morrison Government to make good on an election promise to establish a headspace satellite site at Wyong. According to McBride,…
Cutler Dr intersection improvements underway
Road safety improvements at the intersection of Cutler Dr and Pacific Highway, Wyong, were due to start on Monday, November 9. Safety upgrades will include a new painted median island…
Wyong and The Entrance have wins in Round 2
Cricket – Round 2 of Central Coast Cricket Association’s First Grade Competition saw Wyong overcome Northern Power and The Entrance topple Kincumber-Avoca to pick up their first wins of the…
Airport costs could be better spent
Forum – It’s interesting that the NSW Government is pushing ahead with the repeal of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act that limited flights and the runway length, among other important…
12-year-old boy pulled unconscious from a swimming pool
A 12-year-old boy has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool at Wyong. Emergency services were called to the scene at…
Driver stuck in floodwaters
The Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad came to the aid of a driver stuck in floodwaters at Hamlyn Terrace. Emergency services were called to Louisiana Rd in the early hours…
Best forgers decided
Retro replicas, captivating copies and scintillating shams were all on show when the 2020 Fab Fakes exhibition was unveiled in Wyong last week. Originally started to teach aspiring artists the…
Far north misses out again and again
Forum – Former Wyong Shire residents, especially those who didn’t support the amalgamation delivered to us, can rightfully feel aggrieved by the latest budget blowout to about $89M in the…
Wyong Roos suffer first loss
Rugby League – The Wyong Roos have suffered their first defeat in the Toohey’s Newcastle Cup, going down 18-12 to the Western Suburbs Rosellas. Player availability issues put the undefeated…