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Two Pearl Beach champions recognised

Pearl Beach locals Lynne Lillico and Beverley Lapacek have received 2024 Gosford Community Champion Awards. The awards go to people who go above and beyond to make a positive contribution…


New financial planning service

Lambourne Partners will open a new office at East Gosford early next year, expanding its integrated wealth management, accounting and business advisory services to the Central Coast. The new office…






Tennis at Wyong anyone?

Member for Dobell Emma McBride took a trip down memory lane when she popped into Wyong Tennis Centre to celebrate its recently completed court upgrades. “Growing up in Wyong, Baker…


Child poverty on the Central Coast

New data has revealed that about 14 per cent of children on the Central Coast live in poverty. Landmark research commissioned by the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) puts…



Christmas magic on the Coast

The magic of Christmas is set to return to the Central Coast this December, with a festive program of events and activities planned. From dazzling Christmas decorations and festive entertainment…


Bronze medal at Masters for Mary

After competing in eight Pan Pacific Masters Games held on the Gold Coast every year in November, Mary Sheehan has finally come home with her first medal. Competing in basketball…




Academy of Sport’s night of nights

The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) celebrated a double milestone on Wednesday, November 20; its annual Viatek Awards Night and the Academy’s 20th anniversary. A gala evening at Mingara…


Support for all-access pool

I am in a similar situation to Elaine Norling (One woman crusade continues for all-accessible ocean pool, CCN 465). I would like to offer my support in her efforts to…


Youth forum for future leaders

Almost 80 students from 16 different Central Coast high schools came together last month to learn how to be a leader and provide innovative solutions to issues facing the Central…