New court to cater for growth in futsal at Umina
Umina Beach Tennis and Sporting Club has plans to construct an all-weather, multi-purpose sport pitch with lighting and fencing next to the tennis courts at the reserve in Sydney Ave….
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Sharkies set to celebrate 50 years
Terrigal Wamberal Sharks Junior Rugby League Football Club is set to celebrate 50 years of footy, community and spirit with a huge anniversary party. The club is calling on past…
Young players sign two-year extensions with Mariners
Young duo Bailey Brandtman and Nicholas Duarte have signed two-year scholarship extensions with Central Coast Mariners. Brandtman, 20, and Duarte, 21, are both graduates of the Mariners Academy who first…
Club a boon for stroke survivors and carers
The Wyong Stroke Recovery Club is one of the largest Stroke Recovery Clubs in NSW and regularly attends outings and trips with the support of ClubsGrants funding from Diggers The…
Frecko set to play Link and Pin
Father and son duo Frecko (Jason and Jack Freckelton) have found a musical bond based on a shared love of the Australian character, in all its forms and failures, and…
Warm blankets give comfort to those in need
With demand for winter warmers increasing, a $20,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF) to Warm Blankets for Everyone has helped provide more than 1,800 high-quality blankets to…
Keeping hospital grounds smoke free
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has teamed up with members of the community as part of a new campaign aiming to help keep the air around local hospitals and…
Conversation about how children learn to read
As part of the mission to foster literacy in the next generation of writers and readers, Words on the Waves will present a free event on September 18 in conjunction…
Increased vandalism at public toilets
There has been a recent increase in vandalism across the region’s public toilets, with six sites significantly damaged in just one week. At Umina Beach (Peninsula Recreation Precinct), the toilets…
Toukley seniors hit the road with new bus
Toukley 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre has a new bus thanks to a $72,070 grant from the State Government Community Building Partnership Program. The grant will replace their outdated…
Get set for Oktoberfest
Get ready to raise a stein and celebrate Coastie style when the region’s first major Oktoberfest festival lands at Polytec Stadium on Saturday, October 11. Brought to life by a…
Strong showing for Wyong Roos in rugby league finals
For the first time since the 1970s, the Wyong Roos will feature in rugby league finals in six senior tackle grades across the Newcastle and Central Coast competitions. The Roos…
Last days to apply for gifted education program
With the closing date looming, Porters Creek Public School has issued a last-minute reminder for parents of Year 4 and Year 5 pupils to put in an application for the…
5% deposit scheme for first home buyers
Hundreds of first homebuyers on the Central Coast are expected to benefit from the Federal Government’s 5% deposit scheme, set to be launched earlier than expected on October 1. Central…
Exciting new book launch
Central Coast author Myfanwy Webb is set to launch her latest book on November 23. Signposts to the Past – Stories of Places and Streets on Bouddi Peninsula is a…
Revamp for school sport space
Ettalong Public School’s mixed sport space will soon be a cool spot to gather following the latest round of NSW Government grants. Ettalong’s Parents & Citizens’ Association was granted $30,000…
Batteries help drastically cut home power bills
A Point Clare dad has managed to reduce his electricity bill from $1,200 a quarter to just $70, as Central Coast households take up home batteries at an increasing rate….
Winning women, muscle men, and the heart of the Coast
Editorial – What a time to reflect on the quiet strength of our locals from the Central Coast. Our women have been showing the world what real power looks like,…
Jordan named champion trades entrepreneur
Jordan Beckers, from Pure Design Constructions based in Wyong, has been named the 2025 Australian Young Small Business Champion Trades Entrepreneur at the National Small Business Champion Awards.Beckers, who leads…
Urgent warning about police impersonators
NSW Police are urgently warning the public about a rise in scam calls that appear to come from trusted NSW Police Force numbers – including the Marine Area Command (or…