$5.4M upgrade for Wyong TAFE
The NSW Government is set to invest $5.4M to upgrade the campus infrastructure at Wyong TAFE and improve digital connectivity to support the skills needs of the community. The investment…
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Aboriginal flag raising a milestone for Patonga
On Saturday, March 23, the Patonga community celebrated a significant milestone in its recent history with the raising of the Aboriginal flag alongside the Australian flag at the Patonga Progress…
Quiet Easter on the water
Photo: Steven Constantine Despite an influx of boaters on Brisbane Water over Easter, Marine Rescue Central Coast reported few call-outs during the long weekend. Radio operators manned the Point Clare…
Robertson photo comp on again
The Robertson Photography Competition will take place this year, with photographers of all levels encouraged to enter. Launched last year by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, the inaugural competition…
Piano and cello masterpieces at Con
Phillip Shovk and Georg Pedersen will return to Central Coast Conservatorium’s Robert Knox Hall for the first Charmian and Friends afternoon concert for 2024 at 2.30pm on Sunday, April 7….
Big week at Fun Haus Factory
Another big weekend is lined up at the Fun Hus Factory in Gosford. On Thursday, April 4, A Kink in the Tale will present authors and writers exploring diverse romance…
Symphony will take you Into the Unknown
Symphony Central Coast will present Into the Unknown at Central Coast Grammar School on April 14. The symphony opens its 2024 season with a concert featuring the unknown, unanswered and…
Eight people on drug-related charges
Eight people have been charged following an investigation into drug supply on the Central Coast. Strike Force Kerang was established by Tuggerah Lakes Police District in November 2023 to investigate…
Let’s see some action on petrol prices
I noticed the article “War of words over petrol pricing campaign” in CCN 431. I am sick of seeing this type of grandstanding. Most of us are struggling with most…
Catch Whalebone at the Art House
Calling all Central Coast tinkerers, engineers, hobbyists and sci-fi lovers of all ages. The Art House is set to present Whalebone, a fantastical adventure exploring the power of human stories…
We need more free parking at Imperial Centre
I live in a rural environment and when I go to Gosford, I do as much as possible to avoid multiple trips using lots of fuel. I usually park (in…
GP issues warning to smokers
A Central Coast GP has issued a warning about the possible long-term effects of smoking and urged smokers to be tested. Dr Ruben Karalasingham of the Entrance Medical Centre said…
Mariners’ winning formula cracked by Sydney FC
Despite facing a challenging match at Allianz Stadium, the spirit of the Central Coast Mariners remained unbroken, even as Sydney FC, under the guidance of coach Ufuk Talay, delivered an…
‘Koalia’ – a new realm and sovereignty for the region
APRIL 2024 In an audacious move that has left the rest of NSW and indeed, Australia, bemused and befuddled, the Central Coast region has initiated the first constitutional steps towards…
Visitor economy booming
The Central Coast’s visitor economy is gaining momentum, with visitors spending and exploring more in the region. Central Coast Council’s Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said Council’s Central…
Bridges need widening urgently
Both the state governments over the past 20 years have ignored the urgency of widening the bridges near Gosford. Donnison St, Etna St and the Manns Rd bridge at Narara…
Culture and food scene booming
Editorial: The Central Coast is blossoming into a vibrant cultural hub; a transformation that reflects the creativity, diversity and culinary excellence of our community. This renaissance is particularly evident in…
Esteemed journalist to address Friends of ABC
Friends of the ABC Central Coast will hold their first event on April 23, featuring special guest speaker Anne Maria Nicholson. Nicholson is a prominent journalist and author who has…
Landowners aware of the risks
I refer to Harry Medlicott’s claim that we need more discussion about a seawall at Wamberal (Forum, CCN 432). We’ve known for 50 years that this beach is subject to…
Closing Eraring would put grid at risk
In Issue 432 it is reported that calls are being made to close Eraring in 2025. Eraring represents some 20 per cent of the electricity generation capacity of NSW, and…