Failing basic maths on nuclear
Already I’m feeling lied to by the Leader of the Opposition who tells me that dirty nuclear power is cheaper than clean solar, wind and batteries. His own costings say…
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From New York to The Entrance, the spotlight’s on Fletcher
Fletcher Kent is having a moment. Quite a few moments. Central Coast residents will know Kent better as Fletcher Pilon, the young singer songwriter from Wamberal who won Australia’s Got…
Help look after our Little Terns
In mid-October migratory Little Terns returned to their nesting grounds at Karagi Point, The Entrance, and already the first baby chicks are starting to totter around the sand. Little Terns…
What’s happened to my old Labor Party?
Despite being an ALP supporter for many decades (but now no longer a member) I am disappointed in Premier Chris Minns’ performance of late. He antagonised the nurses (underpaid hard…
Boost for Woy Woy engineering business
Woy Woy partnership, Frontier Fabrication & Engineering, has received $22,487 from the Federal Government’s Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Program. Owners Liam Crothers and Jake Wildschut…
Pay increase for early childhood workers
More than 17,000 Goodstart early childhood education and care workers will take home more pay this week as a result of the Federal Labor Government’s historic 15 per cent wage…
Magenta pathway officially open
The highly anticipated Magenta Shared Pathway officially opened on Monday, December 16, with Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna and fellow councillors cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion. The project…
Maternity services in crisis
Fears are mounting that Central Coast women could be forced to travel out of the region to access maternity services with Gosford Hospital’s obstetrics and gynaecology services in crisis. Just…
Lifeline needs your help over Christmas
Lifeline Central Coast is calling for community support this Christmas, with more than 125,000 connections expected through their phone, text and webchat services over the festive season. Christmas is traditionally…
Huge week in the water for Coast swimmers and surfers
It was a big weekend in the water recently with the Shaw and Partners Swansea Belmont Classic and Race One World Youth Championships clashing with the NSW Senior State Age…
Council urged to take part in e-scooter trial
Long Jetty businessman Peter Speir believes speeding e-scooters using the Tuggerah Lakes shared pathway are a “disaster waiting to happen”. Currently it is illegal to ride an e-scooter anywhere in…
Double-trouble weekend for Mariners
The Central Coast Mariners endured a challenging weekend on December 13-14, with the men’s and women’s teams falling short in their respective matches. In Round Eight of the Isuzu UTE…
Christmas Eve carols in Kibble Park
Don’t miss the Christmas Eve Community Carols in Kibble Park on December 24. The carols event has been running annually since 1961 with the main music provided by the dedicated…
Goosybumps rounds out year at the Fun Haus
Get ready to spice up your silly season with GoosyBumps, the ultimate Christmas Cabaret, to be presented by the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford on Friday, December 20. This will…
Old Pub reopens following major revamp
Woy Woy’s “Old Pub” reopened on December 13 following a major upgrade just in time for the busy festive season. The multi-million dollar renovation has brought the historic building back…
Boaters stranded off Tuggerah Reef
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Terrigal safely returned two boaters to shore after their open runabout suffered engine failure, leaving them stranded three nautical miles off The Entrance near Tuggerah Reef….
Boy injured in hit and run crash
Police are appealing for public assistance after a hit and run crash at Hamlyn Terrace. At about 8.15pm on Thursday, December 12, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were…
Sex assault charges upgraded to murder
Charges laid against a Caves Beach man have been upgraded to include murder and manslaughter following the death of an elderly woman after an alleged sexual assault. It was reported…
Lack of planning leads to DA backlog
It’s hard to fathom how Central Coast Council can quickly go from one disaster to another, particularly so when ratepayers are still paying for past Council sins. How else do…
Passion for guide dogs nets Angela life membership
Guide dogs are Angela Allen’s passion in life. In her own words, the West Gosford resident “eats, drinks and lives” all things guide dogs. It’s a passion that saw Allen…