Googly succeeded by new leader Ivan
After more than a decade as the dominant male in the Australian Reptile Park’s American alligator lagoon, long-time alpha Googly has been succeeded by a new leader — a younger…
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Working from home is working for the Coast
EDITORIAL The Central Coast is winning through the rise of flexible working arrangements, and it’s about time that message hit home in Canberra. This week, Federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton…
Federal election: A rough and tumble week one
Just as the ALP was busy portraying Peter Dutton as another Donald Trump, Albo did his best Joe Biden impersonation by falling off a stage up in the Hunter. Dutton…
Call to streamline childcare centre DA approvals
Central Coast Council’s Economic Development Committee has asked for a report on how development applications for childcare facilities can be streamlined in the face of a critical shortage of childcare…
Billy’s out to break a record
Young Billy Isaacs of Fountaindale will hold a special fundraiser for Central Coast Kids in Need (CCKIN) on May 24. Naming his event Billt Different, the Lisarow High School student…
Chilean virtuoso comes to Avoca
Chilean virtuoso Nano Stern Live will present a night of musical magic at Avoca Beach Theatre on Thursday, April 17. With an electrifying blend of folk fusion, he weaves together…
Tenor Mark Vincent heads for Laycock St
ARIA and Apple Music chart topper Mark Vincent will bring his The Best So Far tour to Laycock Street Community Theatre on May 17. He will be accompanied by the…
Drug Summit report released to cautious optimism
Expanding the Drug Court to regional areas including the Central Coast was one key recommendation to emerge from the 2024 NSW Drug Summit to be met with support from Central…
Hospitals limp through doctors’ strike
Central Coast hospitals limped along with reduced numbers of doctors on site this week, along with others in the state, as members of ASMOF (the Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation)…
Buttonderry Waste Facility’s potential to be explored
Can the Coast make money out of Greater Sydney’s garbage issues?
Committee asks the question.
Small business workshop to build success
A workshop designed for owners of small and medium sized businesses will be held at West Gosford on May 16. Build Community Kudos: Become a Local Business Success aims to…
Wyong companies fined over asbestos storage
Two related Central Coast companies will have to pay $57,000 after being prosecuted in Wyong Local Court by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for waste offences. The offences, which…
JP forum set for Red Tree Theatre
The NSW Justices Association provides highly sought after voluntary Justice of the Peace services in all seven Central Coast Libraries, and many main shopping centres, every day of the week…
Crackdown on illegal camping
Central Coast Council is cracking down on illegal camping, with increased ranger patrols, new signage and stricter penalties to protect public spaces for both residents and visitors. With Easter approaching…
Mariners men show grit in narrow loss to Melbourne City
Central Coast Mariners men went down 1–0 to Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Saturday, April 5, but not without showing flashes of fight in a frustrating night on the…
Mix and match art event for creative development
Central Coast Music & Arts has partnered with Central Coast Council to present this month’s special Mix & Master event for Youth Week. The event will be held on April…
Top action as rugby comp kicks off
Round one of the the WLG Premier 1 Rugby Competition, named for major sponsor Wyong Leagues Group, saw some exciting action on April 5. Match of the Day at Ourimbah…
Call for candidates to support new sport facilities
With the Federal election looming, Cricket NSW has called on candidates in Dobell and Robertson to commit to supporting local community sport infrastructure projects at Tuggerah and Point Clare. The…
Pop Up in Kibble Park will ask for the best site for a new youth hub
A Community Youth Hub Co-design session will be held this Thursday, April 10, from 6.30pm-8.30pm at Kibble Park in Gosford. To be located next to the Old Gosford Library, the…
Man stabbed near train station
Police established a crime scene on Albert Warner Dr near the railway station at Warnervale after a man was stabbed on Sunday afternoon, April 6. Ambulance paramedics treated the man…