Boost in firefighter ranks
Six more firefighters have joined the ranks of Fire and Rescue NSW on the Central Coast. The on-call firefighters were among the 169 recruits who officially graduated at a ceremony…
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Sport skill on show at state contest
Central Coast Academy of Sport will be represented by 100 athletes in six sports – basketball, netball, softball, triathlon, hockey and golf – at the 2025 Your Local Club Academy…
Afro beats at the Fun Haus
Sonic Sundays at the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford provide the perfect weekend escape. The featured artist on April 13 will be international music legend Atongo Zimba. Joining him will…
All levels of government set to discuss Wamberal erosion solution
All levels of government are set to meet to discuss urgent solutions for erosion at Wamberal Beach after NSW Premier Chris Minns ruled out the sale of any State Government…
Election-related mail can be deceptive
On Monday. April 7, a letter arrived in our mailbox. The envelope did not reveal who the sender was; it was marked as Postage Paid Australia. The front of the…
Castles tops the councillor questions list
The two six monthly reports shows the councillors’ attendance record and their expenses.
Addressing the homelessness crisis
With homelessness on the rise on the Central Coast, Health on the Streets has launched its latest impact initiative to support those living on the margins. Health on the Streets…
Serious injuries in Kulnura crash
Greta Rd at Kulnura was closed to traffic for several hours on Saturday night, April 5, after a serious crash involving a car colliding with a tree at about 9pm….
25 Moments to celebrate gallery anniversary
The idea of a Gosford Regional Gallery was first floated in the NSW State Parliament in 1972 – the same year Tim Braham was born. It took another 28 years…
Working from home a major election issue
The working from home issue is looming large as a major factor in the May 3 Federal election. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton came out strong several weeks ago with the…
Improving emergency responses on water
More than 25 people commandeered eight jetskis and a rescue vessel recently in an exercise designed to improve the emergency response tactics of Marine Rescue volunteers on Brisbane Water and…
ACTU brings payrise push to Central Coast
ACTU Secretary Sally McManus was on the Central Coast on Friday, April 4, talking to workers about the union’s push for a 4.5% wage rise. McManus said the rise, to…
Speed skaters take to the ice at Erina
Two of the fastest short track speed skaters in Australia – Jian Jung and Lucas Wareham – took to the ice at Erina Ice Arena for a training session on…
Annual Red Shield Appeal launched
The Salvation Army on the Central Coast is calling on the community to sign up for this year’s Red Shield Appeal, raising local funds to support people who are struggling…
Special ANZAC Day Race Day
The Entertainment Grounds will host a truly special ANZAC Day Race Day on Tuesday, April 25. This event is more than just a day at the races – it’s an…
Praise for hospital staff
I’d like to thank the staff at Gosford Hospital for looking after me when I fell and broke my left wrist the other day. Despite (them) being short-staffed I was…
Big cash ‘splash’ pledge from Libs at Reptile Park
The Liberal Party has committed $1M for a larger-than-life addition to the Australian Reptile Park at Somersby if elected on May 3. The money would see construction of a Giant…
Libs commit to two oval upgrades
The Liberal Party has committed to major upgrades at Watanobbi Oval and Don Small Oval in Tacoma if elected on May 3. Liberal candidate for Dobell Brendan Small said the…
Help restore dunes at Avoca Beach
The Avoca Beach Dunecare group will hold two community planting days in coming weeks, with residents invited to help plant native seedlings in the newly-cleared dunes behind the shark tower…
Classical music treat for youngsters
Little theatregoers will be inspired with live classical music from Australian Chamber Orchestra when The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escape) comes to The Art House in May. It…