First Christmas for baby animals
As Santa makes his way down under this Christmas Eve, baby animals at the Australian Reptile Park are incredibly excited. In an adorable video released by the wildlife park, this…
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The Women by Kristin Hannah
BOOK REVIEW I highly recommend keeping some napkins, handkerchiefs or tissues close by, as you will need them while reading this book. Another word of caution; do not plan anything…
Beerfarm brewery set for Glenworth Valley
West Australian brewery Beerfarm has been a huge success in the Margaret River area – and now has plans to open a second venue at Glenworth Valley. Founder Ian Atkins…
The Spirit of Christmas on the Coast
EDITORIAL – As the year draws to a close and the festive season envelops us, we are reminded that Christmas is not just a celebration marked by tradition or religion….
Please Santa – we want a roundabout
Residents of the Killcare to Wagstaffe area have become so desperate for a solution to a dangerous intersection they have appealed to the big man in red for support as…
Labor still championing workers says Mehan
I write to respond to assertions made by Mr Horsfall of North Gosford that the Minns Labor Government has betrayed Labor tradition (CCN 469). As Bob Carr, this states longest…
Santa photos a hit at Pearl Beach
The annual Santa Photos at Pearl Beach has come to a close after another hugely successful season. Families, volunteers and talented photographers came together to capture festive memories against the…
Frantastics set for another big year
Members of The Frantastics choir are settling in for the festive season after enjoying a ‘bring-a-plate’ Christmas party and performing a Christmas Flash Mob at Davistown RSL early in December….
All they want for Christmas is a new home
All Snowball and Pudding want for Christmas is a new home. The two long-term residents of the Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) at Somersby are hoping their Christmas wish comes…
Christmas cards bring cheer to seniors
Central Coast schoolchildren are bringing Christmas joy to seniors this month as part of an intergenerational program designed to remedy festive isolation. Home Instead is again teaming up with Meals…
Five youngsters charged over break and enter
Four teens and a younger boy have been charged over alleged property offences following a break and enter at Green Point on Wednesday, December 18. At about 12.10am police were…
Recognition for tourism operators
The Central Coast’s 2024 tourism industry winners were celebrated at an event hosted by Mayor Lawrie McKinna on Thursday, December 19, at the Central Coast Visitor Centre at The Entrance….
Beach access restored in time for Summer holidays
Central Coast Council has successfully restored beach access at Soldiers Beach and Jenny Dixon Beach as the peak Summer holiday season gets underway. The completion of the concrete vehicle access…
Charged with drink driving twice in four hours
A man has been charged with drink driving twice within four hours on the Central Coast. At about 8pm on Friday, December 20, police were conducting roadside testing on The…
National sailing titles set for Saratoga
The Scow and Lowrider Moth Dinghy National Titles will be hosted by the Saratoga Sailing Club on the beautiful Brisbane Water from January 6-11. Thirty historical 11 foot (3.5m) dinghies…
Concerns over water quality at Lake Munmorah
Environmental group Future Sooner has called on Central Coast Council to be more pro-active in warning residents and visitors of the dangers of swimming at Tom Burke Reserve in Lake…
Let’s give peace another chance
I enter my 92nd year of life on January 2 and wish to pass on my firm hope and reasonable expectation. My wife and I live in a local retirement…
Maternity services continue at Gosford Hospital
Central Coast Local Health District has reassured the community that safe, high quality maternity care, including birthing services, continues to be provided at Gosford Hospital. Acting CEO Jude Constable said…
Bold new plan for Frogys site
It’s a sign of the past now: Goodbye Gossy Good Times. Your time is up.
All rise – the mayor is in the room
Local Government Minister wants greater transparency to increase community confidence.