Giant transformer on 1,000km road trip to Colongra
A giant 477-tonne transformer for the Waratah Super Battery facility at Colongra was quite a spectacle as the superload convoy travelled 1,000km by road from Victoria to its final destination…
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Bateau Bay to host NSW women’s bowls championships
Bowls NSW have awarded Bateau Bay Bowls the contract to host the 2023-24 NSW Women’s Division 4 Pennants Finals. It will be an exciting and rewarding experience for the 400-plus…
Coast writer launches book of poetry
Central Coast poet, artist and creative arts therapist Karen Adler believes that giving form to your innermost world is a tool for saving-your-own-life. She is set to launch her book…
Warning on ovarian cancer
An Avoca Beach mother of three has joined forces with three other survivors to warn other women not to dismiss early symptoms of ovarian cancer, which are often vague and…
Changed traffic conditions at Ourimbah in March
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions this week on the M1 Pacific Motorway for new traffic lights to be switched on at the western roundabout at the Ourimbah…
Woman stabbed at Westfield Tuggerah
A woman who was reportedly stabbed in front of horrified shoppers at one of the Central Coast’s main shopping centres has been rushed to hospital. The 21-year-old woman entered Wyong…
Sonic Sunday at the Fun Haus Factory
Sonic Sundays have really been taking off at the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford. Each week there are different sounds and genres with visiting and local bands. This Sunday, February…
Dogs Day Out set to return
Central Coast Council’s annual Dogs Day Out event will return on Saturday, February 24, offering fun for not only dogs and their owners, but the whole community. Now in its…
Top comedian at leagues club
Comedic performer Heath Franklin, well known for his impersonation of the Australian criminal Mark “Chopper” Read, is back on tour following three years of COVID interruptions and is headed for…
Central Coast Quarter at risk
The future of the much-anticipated Central Coast Quarter development on the former Gosford Public School site is under a cloud with the announcement that building giant St Hilliers has gone…
Mariners women fall to Western United in Hobart
In a thrilling encounter in Hobart, Western United secured a narrow 2-1 win against the Central Coast Mariners, maintaining their impressive streak. Western United jumped into action scoring their first…
Chasing the waves off Box Head
A two-metre swell and ideal weather conditions brought out the keen surfers chasing waves off Ettalong on Saturday morning, February 3. Marine Rescue Central Coast was busy towing a cabin…
Battle over seawall continues
The Save Our Sand (SOS) group has accused Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart of exaggerating cost estimates for sand nourishment at Wamberal beach. The group says coastal engineer Angus…
Bouddi Gallery set to close after many years
After more than 16 years in Killcare, the iconic Bouddi Gallery – Contemporary Aboriginal Lifestyle Art will close its doors for the last time at the end of February. From…
Laughs abound at Link and Pin
The laughs are flying thick and fast at the monthly Sink or Swim session at the Link and Pin, Woy Woy. The evening presents some of the best comedy talent…
Top cricket action to kick off Round 8
Round 8 of the 1st Grade Mens Diggers The Entrance cricket competition saw some top action on Saturday, February 3. Wyong won the toss and elected to bat at their…
Expert avian photography
The successful 2023 Central Coast Bird Group-Birding NSW photography competition saw 22 photographers enter 94 images for judging. This was the third year of the competition which comprises three categories…
Calling archery club members
I’m a member of the Erina Archery Club and I have started to compile and write the history of the club. The club was established in 1959 and if any…
Mariners men on the march with big win in Adelaide
Central Coast Mariners soared to a 4-0 win over Adelaide United on Saturday, February 3, marking their 13th unbeaten match in the Isuzu UTE A-League. This victory, highlighted by a…
Airport expansion a win for region
For the past 60 years, Warnervale airport has only been open to general aviation such as pilot training and emergency services, but the precinct now has the potential to be…