Woy Woy infrastructure must be addressed before more housing
Your front page story (CCN 434) reported that the State Government has targeted Woy Woy for housing density to be increased up to six storeys for residential apartment buildings within…
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Mariners men stranded by flooding in Dubai
The Central Coast Mariners men’s team has encountered significant disruptions, prompting the postponement of their upcoming A-League game against Adelaide due to severe flooding in Dubai. Earlier this week, after…
Exciting clashes in round 2 of the local football competition
Round 2 of Central Coast Football’s 2024 competition on April 13 and 14 saw some exciting clashes. In the women’s premier league, the match of the day saw current league…
State adds Woy Woy to housing targets
Woy Woy has been added to the list of increased density housing targets around train stations in the region, despite Central Coast Council trying to exclude all of the Coast…
Two Coast businesses named as Champions
Two Central Coast businesses have been named category winners at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2024. Koori Curriculum based at Wyoming won the Education Services category and Indigo Early…
Popular foreshores undergo extensive facelift
Restoration and upgrade works on the foreshore at both Canton Beach and Umina Beach is now complete. The Canton Beach foreshore sandstone log restoration works and upgrade included restoring and…
Surf Life Saving appoints new board member
Surf Life Saving Central Coast has appointed Hayden Smith of Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club for a two-year term as the Director of Surf Sports on its Board. He comes…
Coast urged to support Red Shield Appeal
The Salvation Army is urging the Central Coast community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal to help raise vital funds to continue supporting the most vulnerable and…
What about Lady Drysdale?
Your story on the heritage listing of Bouddi Farm (CCN 433) makes Lady Maisie Drysdale a victim of wifedom. (Papers at) the National Library of Australia … document the life…
New partnership great result for athletics
For the first time in 56 years, athletics in NSW will be streamlined with two major organisations joining forces to form the NSW Athletics Partnership. For more than half a…
Berkeley Vale one of country’s most affordable coastal towns
Berkeley Vale has been named as one of the 50 most affordable coastal towns in the country. Property Credit’s latest report, Affordable Coastal Havens: The Top 50 Suburbs for Beachside…
Call for more male early childhood educators
A Central Coast early childhood educator and passionate advocate for nature-based learning has credited TAFE NSW for helping launch his promising career and is calling for more future educators to…
New leadership team to expand Coast Shelter services
A new leadership team is poised to double the number of people served by Coast Shelter over the next three years. Lee Shearer has been appointed as the new CEO…
Black Duck, A Year at Yumburra by Bruce Pascoe with Lyn Harwood
Book review – Bruce Pascoe needs no introduction as he is considered to be the man behind the book that changed the nation – Dark Emu. It is now a…
Increase in theft of number plates
An increase in the theft of vehicle registration plates particularly in Blue Haven, San Remo and Tuggerah, has prompted Tuggerah Lakes Police to issue a crime prevention message. Police say…
Coast venues sign up to extend hours
Venues on the Central Coast including Link and Pin, Drifters Wharf, the Fun Haus Factory, Pocket Bar and the Beachcomber Hotel are among more than 108 across the state that…
Upgrade for Canton Beach
Sandstone log restoration works and upgrades are now complete on the Canton Beach foreshore, restoring and enhancing the usability of the popular beach, improving safety, and helping to prevent erosion….
Family history group updates pioneer register
Members of the Wyong Family History Group have begun updating their Pioneer Register which was published in 2013. The register lists pioneers of the former Wyong Shire covering an area…
Hot start to season for Crusaders
Both the Central Coast Crusaders men’s and women’s squads are off to a running start in the 2024 NBL1 East season with the women still undefeated to cap off round…
Community harmony shocked by violence
Editorial – The violent events of last weekend have brought home the importance of a strong, safe and resilient community to us all. A place that values peaceful citizens going…