Vital youth mental health service facing the axe
The highly successful Youth Hub at Gosford will close its doors at the end of April unless a new source of funding can be found. Despite alarming statistics revealing more…
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New look for Sub-branch building
The Entrance Long Jetty RSL Sub-branch suffered for many years from an “identification issue” because of its location. President Les Mackie said the Sub-branch building, situated at the northern end…
Sara Lee sale official
Beloved dessert brand Sara Lee is now officially Australian-owned after creditors voted on February 6 to accept an offer by the Quinn family of Queensland to buy the beleaguered company….
Golf day helps tackle problem gambling
The More Pay in May organisation will hold an event to help tackle problem gambling on the Central Coast on May 6. The non-profit organisation is dedicated to raising awareness…
It’s time for Summer Spandex
The Central Coast’s largest annual Valentine’s cabaret, Summer Spandex, returns to Ettalong on Saturday, February 17. It is a whacky night of fun and satire which brings a taste of…
Daring rescue operation
In a daring rescue operation, Australian Reptile Park Operations Manager Billy Collett recently risked life and limb to save male American alligator Houdini. After noticing that Houdini was swimming around…
New lights at Ourimbah interchange
The safety improvement upgrade at the M1 Motorway Ourimbah Interchange is almost complete, with new traffic lights activated on Wednesday, February 7. The $5.4M upgrade, funded through the State Government’s…
Writers’ festival presents new reading initiative
Words on the Waves Writers Festival is introducing a Central Coast-wide book club and reading project incorporating a seniors stream as part of its 2024 program. The project, Central Coast…
Freestyle King Live heads for Gosford
Australia’s own motocross legend, internationally recognised stunt man and world record breaker, Robbie Maddison, will feature in a huge freestyle motocross show in Gosford on February 24. A world-class line-up…
Construction sector faltering just when we need it most
The construction sector is facing significant challenges that are impacting the development of new homes, a necessity given the urgent demand for housing. Difficulties such as rising material costs, labour…
Cutting-edge drone keeps beachgoers safer
Central Coast branch of Surf Life Saving has been awarded a new state-of-the-art drone as a prize for winning the prestigious Branch of the Year title at the 2023 Surf…
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
I have adored Irish literature ever since I read the incredible Milkman by Anna Burns, which I would recommend to anyone. So when Claire Keegan was shortlisted for the Booker…
James Reyne performs Crawl’s classic hits
James Reyne’s Crawl File Tour, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Australian Crawl’s first greatest hits collection, has seen unprecedented demand for tickets, with shows selling out across the country or very…
Reptile park to run zookeeper volunteer program
The Australian Reptile Park is set to recommence its highly sought-after zookeeper volunteer program. The opportunity is designed to serve as a stepping stone for passionate TAFE students currently enrolled…
A trip down memory lane for Dr Harry
Filming a segment for television show Better Homes and Gardens at The Entrance recently was a trip down memory lane for Dr Harry Cooper. The TV vet, remembered for regular…
Tips on being energy efficient
Umina Community Group (UCG) will hold a free community smart energy talk on Wednesday, February 21, commencing at 7pm at Umina Surf Life Saving Club. The talk aims to help…
Keeping older people healthy
Older Central Coast adults can now learn about healthy eating, getting active and falls prevention from the comfort of their own home thanks to a free new online learning platform….
Daffodil Dip set for Easter Saturday
The Daffodil Dip will take place for the second year on Easter Saturday in partnership with the Terrigal Ocean Swim Classic and Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club. The Terrigal Ocean…
Charli chosen for Australian futsal team
Charli Pascoe of Bateau Bay has been selected to represent Australia in futsal in Chile and China this year. The 17-year-old grew up on the Central Coast and is in…
Faulty towers fun at Killcare SLSC
Killcare Surf Life Saving Club and Belle Property Killcare will present the international immersive comedy sensation Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at the club on Friday, February 23. The night…