Sprucing up crisis accommodation
About 400 Hunter and Central Coast families will benefit from rejuvenated crisis and transitional accommodation, as an upgrades program commences in Newcastle. Delivered with the support of the Newcastle Permanent…
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Fred Smith to perform at Everglades
Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Fred Smith will perform at Everglades Club, Woy Woy on Saturday, February 24. Presented by Troubadour Central Coast, the show will start at 7pm. Smith, who was…
Seniors living project at Gorokan
Plans have been submitted to Central Coast Council to build six villas specifically for seniors at 139 and 141 Wallarah Rd, Gorokan. The development application sets out how the proposal…
Costs make council de-amalgamations “virtually impossible”
The NSW Government’s decision not to fund council de-amalgamations will make it virtually impossible for councils wishing to de-amalgamate according to Local Government NSW (LGNSW). LGNSW President Darriea Turley said…
Canton Beach restoration set to begin
Sandstone log restoration works and upgrades will commence at Canton Beach Thursday, February 15, to restore and enhance the usability of the beach, improve safety and help prevent erosion. Central…
Submission deadline extended for Kariong rezoning
The submission deadline on a proposed contentious rezoning at Kariong has been extended to February 12, following accusations of lack of transparency and fairness during the community consultation period. Supporters…
Mariners stand strong against Pheonix on Waitangi Day
In a gripping top-of-the-table A-League clash, the Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix ended in a 0-0 draw on Tuesday, February 6, marking the Mariners’ first goalless game of the…
NSW Government to legislate to prevent offshore gas and minerals exploration
The NSW Government plans to introduce a bill to ban sea bed petroleum and mineral exploration and recovery in NSW coastal waters, reinforcing its stance against offshore mining for commercial…
Major sponsorship for Wyong Race Club
Wyong Race Club has entered into a new three-year major sponsorship agreement with Wyong Leagues Group. As part of the agreement the Group will have naming rights to several key…
Tackling childcare challenges
A forum to discuss early childhood education and care held at Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on Friday, February 2, saw educators, providers and families discuss the challenges faced by…
CoastAbility scholarships up for grabs
CoastAbility has congratulated the recipients of its 2023 scholarships and announced that applications are now open for 2024. CoastAbility Limited offers academic and sporting scholarships up to $5,000 for young…
Chopper flies in to save the day
A medical team was winched to the bottom of Kariong Brook Falls by Toll Ambulance Rescue helicopter on Monday, February 5, to assist an injured person who had fallen about…
Celebrating milestones
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has hosted his first morning tea of the year to recognise people celebrating a significant birthday or wedding anniversary. “Some in our community cannot always…
Seaside rescue and fighting bushfires
Gwandalan Summerland Point Rural Fire Service was one of the rescue organisations called out to help a man stranded on rocks at Moonee Beach on Saturday, February 3. The man…
Local actor raises thousands for homeless charity
Australian actor and artist, Sam Corlett, who was born and bred on the Central Coast, teamed-up with jewellery company, Merchants of the Sun, to raise more than $10,000 for national…
International Women’s Day expo
An International Women’s Day Expo 2024 will be held at The Entrance Community Centre in Norberta St from 10am-3pm on Saturday, March 9. Many prominent women’s organisations including CWA of…
Coast’s top young surfers named
Two of the Central Coast’s brightest young surf lifesaving talents were named Newcastle Permanent Junior Surf Life Savers of the Year in a ceremony at Umina Surf Club on Sunday,…
Speeding driver overtakes police
A 24-year-old woman has lost her driver’s licence for six months after being caught speeding when overtaking an unmarked police car on the M1. Brisbane Water Highway Patrol officers were…
Making general practices sustainable
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched The General Practice Sustainability and Viability Initiative (SAVI), leading a fundamental shift towards a sustainable and…
Champion cop at The Entrance
Leading Senior Constable Paul Baird at The Entrance Police Station has been acknowledged as one of the champions of the Tuggerah Lakes Police District. On Monday, February 5, Chief Inspector…