Viva De Vivo!
Gosford tennis superstar, Nick De Vivo, endured in a tantalisingly tight final of the Gosford Tennis Club’s (GTC) U18 boys UTR event against Wyong rival, Riley Courtney.
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Wetlands-Pioneer Dairy is a twitchers’ paradise
Central Coast Wetlands-Pioneer Dairy is the premium birdwatching place on the Coast, says spokesperson for Central Coast Birding Group, Allen Benson. It’s hard to believe though, that the twitchers’ paradise…
When will the upgrade to The Pacific Highway through Wyong commence?
[Forum] One has to ask; just how much planning is really needed to achieve the long overdue and much needed upgrade to The Pacific Highway through Wyong? I enclose extracts…
Black Lives Matter movement supported in Wyong
About 400 people turned out in Wyong on Saturday, June 6, to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement which has swept Australia and the globe. Tens of thousands…
Seven local sporting clubs receive grants
Seven sporting clubs across the Wyong electorate have benefited from a share in $42,070 as part of the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. The $4.6M program was designed to…
$1.5M Cultural Hub announced for Wyong
Wyong is set to receive a brand new $1.5M Cultural Hub to boost its offering to the local arts community but some are questioning whether that’s money well spent. Central…
Community organisations encouraged to apply for a grant
Applications for the 2020 Community Building Partnership Program are now open, and Member for Wyong, David Harris, is encouraging community organisations in his electorate to apply. According to Harris, $300,000…
Village Central Wyong still open for business
While the Coast bunkers down in the face of COVID-19, the retailers at one local shopping centre are doing all they can to keep their doors open and people in…
Testing clinic opens at Wyong
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has opened two Coronavirus COVID-19 testing clinics. In a statement on March 13, a spokesperson for the CCLHD confirmed that clinics would open at…
Man charged following a stabbing
A man has been charged following investigations into the stabbing of another man at Woy Woy last month. Police will allege that the incident occurred at about 3.45am on Saturday,…
Preparation works underway for 220,000 solar panel farm
Roadworks along Ruttleys Rd at Mannering Park have started in preparation for a huge solar farm on Delta Electricity land. Delta’s Company Secretary, Steve Gurney, said the road is currently…
Schools to share $ 200000 Local Schools Community Fund
[Tuggerah] Fourteen schools across the Dobell electorate will receive a share of $200,000 under the Local Schools Community Fund. Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, announced the funding on January…
Info on fee-free traineeships and apprenticeships
TAFE NSW Regional General Manager, Marie Larkings, is encouraging school leavers to explore their vocational education options at TAFE NSW Gosford, Wyong and Ourimbah InfoFests, which kick off from January…
A summer of Standup Comedy at Wyong
The Art House Wyong will kick off its 2020 program with a Summer of Standup Comedy featuring four of Australia’s favourite comedians. Wil Anderson, Judith Lucy, Cal Wilson and Dave…
Drunken brawl among friends has serious consequences
Gorokan man, Rowan Ritchens, has avoided jail time for his role in covering up a drunken fight that left his housemate with traumatic brain injuries. Ritchens fronted Gosford District Court…
Kyla takes the Cake
Gosford’s original Cake Boss, Kyla Daniels, has added another accolade to her recipe for success, having taken out the number one Wedding Cake Designer Award for the third year running…
Premier’s Community Cabinet at Mingara
Mayor, Lisa Matthews , deflected criticism levelled at Central Coast Council last week by NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, by renewing calls for the State Government to commit funding from overflowing…
Wallarah 2 Coal Project approval welcomed by mining union
The NSW Government’s approval of mining leases to allow the Wallarah 2 Coal Project to proceed is a “common sense” decision that will boost regional jobs and business opportunities, according…
36 students receive Rotary Citizenship Awards
The Rotary Club of Northlakes Toukley was proud to present 36 students from 18 local primary schools with Rotary Citizenship Awards at a special ceremony held in November. “Both private…
Environment report finds that 100s of people are dying premature deaths
Publicly available air quality monitoring should be conducted at Wyee, a community with an aging coal-fired power station, but with no current air monitoring, according to a new report into…