Raffle raises $2,500 for local food pantries
The Older Women’s Network (OWN), Deepwater Woy Woy has raised more than $2,500 for local food pantries through its Easter raffle. The group, which advocates for the rights, dignity and…
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Easter Bunny visits bearing egg-stra special surprises
The adorable animals that call the Australian Reptile Park home had an egg-stra special surprise when the Easter Bunny visited recently and gifted all the animals’ unique treats for being…
Russell Drysdale’s Bouddi Farm heritage listed
Bouddi Farm at Killcare Heights has been listed on the NSW State Heritage Register and will continue to be celebrated for its architectural legacy. Built in 1966, the house was…
Local artworks on show
Five Central Coast artists will present the exhibition Fifty Shades of Colour at the Gosford Regional Gallery from April 11-17. The opening will be at 6pm on Friday, April 12,…
Union demands more money for public schools
The NSW Teachers Federation was on the Central Coast on Thursday, March 28, urging Federal politicians to fully resource public schools. The Federation says the National School Reform Agreement has…
Mariners women and Western United share points in season finale
In a thrilling conclusion to the regular Liberty A-League season, Central Coast Mariners and Western United battled to a hard-fought draw at Gosford’s Industree Group on Easter Thursday evening, March…
Every favourite musical song in one show
Following a sell-out 2022 Australia tour, the World of Musicals in Concert returns to Australia in 2024 featuring an all-new show and it’s coming to The Art House on April…
Be prepared for mobile 3G switchover
Member for Dobell Emma McBride has issued a warning that Australian 3G networks will be switched over to 4G this year, impacting different devices in different ways. There are devices…
Reflecting on 12 months of new NSW government
As the NSW Labor Government marked one year in office on March 25, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said it had achieved some major milestones, passed 74 bills and delivered…
Council Administrator clears way for new Terrigal development
A six-storey development at Terrigal could go ahead after Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart set in train the process to increase the maximum height of buildings allowed on the…
Spreading Easter joy at Gosford Hospital
Easter came early to Gosford Hospital on Wednesday, March 27, when the NSW National Servicemen’s Association and Affiliates (the Nashos) made a special delivery of chocolate treats to patients on…
Outdoor opera a real Pearler
Among the angophoras and squiggly gums this year’s Opera in the Arboretum at Pearl Beach was a resounding success on all levels. The scene was set for a sublime afternoon…
Canadian troubadour hits Everglades stage
Canadian troubadour Scott Cook and his partner Pamela Mae will perform at the Everglades Club, Woy Woy at 7pm on Friday, April 12. Cook has been hailed as one of…
Quad bike accident
At around 1.30pm on Sunday, March 24, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a rural property at Somersby following reports of a man in his 80s…
Four coast high schools most improved for HSC results
Brisbane Water Secondary College – Woy Woy Campus, Lisarow High School, Kincumber High School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College – The Entrance Campus are among the NSW public high schools…
Dorian Mode presents musical ode to Central Coast
Dorian Mode will bring his brand of satire and humour to Laycock St Community Theatre on April 26 with his new production Budgewoi Variations – a “musical ode to the…
Concern over airport upgrade
I strongly agree with the concerns raised by Tony Matheus (CCN 431) re the upgrade of Central Coast airport. I too have requested details from Council re costings, airport usage…
Family reunion to celebrate 102nd birthday
Around 70 people gathered at Toowoon Bay on Saturday, March 23, for a major reunion of the Stead family. Attendees were the descendants of the 13 siblings of the family,…
Outdoor movie nights throughout April
Central Coast Council will host outdoor cinema nights at four locations around the Central Coast in April. The movie Lilo and Stitch (2002) will be shown at The Entrance, Toukley,…
Wyong ALP Branch celebrates centenary
Labor party members, supporters, members of parliament, unionists and party officials gathered at the Royal Hotel Wyong on Saturday, March 23, to celebrate the 100th year of the Wyong ALP…