Seniors helping seniors become healthier
A free health services program available on the Central Coast shines a light on seniors helping seniors become healthier. The program, Health Promotion Services for Old People (HPSOP) where peer…
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Hear your favourite Christmas songs by candlelight
Celebrate the Christmas season with an evening of Christmas hymns and songs by candlelight at Avoca Beach Theatre on December 12. Hear the familiar sounds from classic festive films like…
Scholarships for aspiring teachers
Central Coast students beginning teaching degrees in 2025 can now apply for scholarships worth up to $40,000 which are designed to encourage more people to become teachers. Member for Robertson…
Skin cancer documentary coming to Avoca Beach Theatre
Conquering Skin Cancer is not your average documentary; it’s a compelling social impact film with a mission to prevent skin cancer. Playing at Avoca Beach Theatre on January 7, the…
New bill normalises sexualisation of society
Our local Labor MPs have once again shown their standing on moral standards, ethical values and social issues. Whilst we hear many concerns about domestic violence, children’s mental health, women’s…
Wyong Roos academy nurtures up and coming stars
As a part of its ongoing commitment to rugby league, the Wyong Leagues Group has launched a high-performance program aimed at providing a pathway for talented youth through to senior…
Possible reprieve for Gosford Library
A report will come back in March outlining possible future uses.
Answers sought over long day care closure
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has asked Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car for some answers in the wake of the abrupt closure of Peninsula Long Day Care…
New pathway to health and fitness industry
TAFE NSW has ushered in a new course for aspiring fitness professionals on the Central Coast to cater to surging demand in the health and fitness industry post-COVID. For the…
Local youth radio a springboard for young presenter
ROAR! Youth Disability Radio is an hour-long show which broadcasts every Monday evening on local community radio station CoastFM 963. In its three-and-a-half-year residence on the airwaves, the show has…
Acclaim for rugby fee subsidy program
Wyong Leagues Group has been awarded the prestigious John Knipe Award in recognition of its registration fee subsidy program for young players. The award is presented annually to a member…
Souvenirs on show at book launch
The story of Central Coast souvenirs came to life at the recent launch of Peter Fisher’s new book Wish You Were Here: A History of Tourism on the NSW Central…
Gosford bypass powers ahead
Final work on the Gosford bypass is powering ahead, with traffic surveys being carried out along the Pacific Hwy and Manns Rd corridor in recent weeks. Work on the bypass…
Democracy and Central Coast Council
EDITORIAL This week, the Central Coast Council demonstrated the hallmarks of a functioning local democracy, public involvement, spirited debate and clear decisions. Tuesday’s council meeting, while lengthy and at times…
CEO gets permission to sign helicopter lease
A lease for a helicopter business could be executed before councillors adopt the Warnervale Airport masterplan.
Local appeal to join the police force after record pay increases
As NSW Police Force officers celebrate their recent hard-won pay rise, the search is on for new recruits. The Tuggerah Lakes Police District recruitment branch is looking for people on…
New coal ash committee a box-ticking exercise
The Future Sooner community group says a Coal Ash Advisory Committee set to be established by the NSW Government could be “yet another box ticking exercise”. The committee is to…
The Great Hippopotamus Hotel by Alexander McCall Smith
BOOK REVIEW – I was absolutely amazed to hear that Alexander McCall Smith is coming to the Central Coast for an event hosted by Words on the Waves at the…
Coasties’ stories of the things that ‘made them’
Six Central Coast residents are among 100 NSW seniors who have shared stories that ‘made them’ in the milestone 10th edition of Seniors’ Stories – marking 1,000 short stories published…
Navigating perimenopause
The Debbie Gaunt Foundation marked a major milestone on November 21 with a successful inaugural event for health professionals the Central Coast – Perimenopause Uncovered. Held at The Olive Grove…