Racing champ pops into JAX Charmhaven
It was a big day for JAX Tyres & Auto at Charmhaven on August 6, when staff welcomed reigning Gold Coast 500 champion and Supercars driver David Reynolds to help…
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Building industry knowledge through webinars
In a first for TAFE NSW, mental health and community services students at TAFE Digital now have access to an interactive weekly webinar, featuring guest speakers across the industry spectrum….
Crime scene established following tobacco shop fire
A crime scene was established at Ettalong Beach on Friday, August 9, after a tobacco shop in Memorial Ave was gutted by fire in the small hours of the morning….
NAISDA graduate discovers a new passion
Production was not an area of the professional performing arts industry that Peta-Louise Rixom initially considered pursuing, but the Advanced Diploma NAISDA graduate is finding her behind-the-scenes role and on-the-job…
Michael Hing heads for Wyong
Fondly known as Hingers, the comedian Michael Hing will bring his new show to The Art House in September. You might recognise him from The Project, Spicks and Specks, Celebrity…
Honouring our sporting champions
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid recently hosted a commendation afternoon tea for several recent Round 4 Local Sporting Champion and Local Para Champion recipients. The recipients honoured were: Caleb Gouck…
This Way North headed for Gosford
Critically acclaimed duo This Way North is heading to Gosford as part of their album release tour on August 25 at the Fun Haus Factory. After releasing their long-awaited debut…
New horse shelters for Riding for the Disabled
The gentle natured horses at Riding for the Disabled’s Central Coast Centre will soon be well protected from adverse weather with new shelters being funded under the NSW Government’s 2023…
Somersby arrest by sex crimes squad
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad have arrested a man at Somersby for an alleged breach of his extended supervision order. Police from Brisbane Water District and…
Headspace helping hundreds of young people
Since opening its doors in 2022, headspace Wyong has provided more than 1,000 sessions to more than 350 young people. Many of the young people accessing headspace Wyong are aged…
The unifying spirit of the Olympics here at home
As the world has gathered to witness the Paris Olympic Games, we are reminded once again of the unique power of this ancient Greek tradition to transcend borders, foster unity…
Further housing density on the Coast
The NSW Government has just announced new planning measures for both Gosford and Tuggerah to facilitate more housing density across these key transport hubs. According to the State Government, this will mean…
Breakthrough in funnel-web program
The Australian Reptile Park has hit a groundbreaking milestone in its ongoing funnel-web spider program. Spring has sprung early with a female funnel-web spider laying an egg sac a month…
Three charged over drug dealing
Three people have been charged with drug supply offences and refused bail before their appearance in Wyong Local Court. In May this year Tuggerah Lakes Police District detectives commenced an…
Unique property at Macmasters Beach
A unique property at Macmasters Beach with equestrian acreage and two homes is on the market through One Agency Coastwide. Sales agents Marcus Bramham and Nicole Price say the property…
Calls to tear down ‘ugly’ Azzurro Blu Wharf
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has called on Central Coast Council to either tear down the Azzurra Blu Wharf building at The Entrance or take over its management. The…
Rock the afternoon away
The Rotary Club of Gosford will bring the 3rd Age Rock Orchestra to the Central Coast for one performance only on August 25. The 30-piece collective will present sensational sets…
‘Turf war’ fears on Peninsula
There are fears of a “turf war” escalating on the Peninsula following a ramraid at a newly opened tobacco shop at Ettalong Beach on August 6 followed up by a…
Early education program expands to Coast
The Federal Government’s successful Connected Beginnings program is set to expand to the Central Coast. Minister for Early Childhood Education and Care Anne Aly recently announced $3.8M for Barang Regional…
Student writers competition proves popular
Words on the Waves Writers Festival’ schools’ program, Ripples, a short story competition for budding writers and dreamers proved to be very popular. With two categories, school Year 4 to…