Scammers asking for Shirley Shuttle donations
If a young couple knocks on your door asking for money for Shirley Shuttle Incorporated, don’t be fooled. The charity, which is its 17th year of transporting cancer patients to…
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Police chase at Long Jetty
A teenage boy has faced court charged over an alleged stolen vehicle and pursuit on the Central Coast. At about 4am on Sunday, March 16, police attempted to stop a…
Shark nets to come down a month early
Shark nets at 11 patrolled beaches on the Central Coast will be removed on March 31, one month earlier than in previous years. The change, directed by the NSW Government,…
Code Camp back for autumn school holidays
Parents, get ready – Code Camp is back for the Autumn school holidays, bringing its popular creative holiday camps to kids across Australia including on the Central Coast. With an…
“Restriction prevents me from doing my job effectively” – Councillor
“This restriction is limiting not only me but also my fellow Councillors from effectively representing their communities,” Lamont said.
Wallarah site earmarked for housing
A block of land at Wallarah is one of three government-owned sites to be sold to developers in an effort to deliver new homes. The site, at 117 Sparks Rd…
Heartdancers founder recognised by Premier
Colombian-born artist Sandra Morales, who runs Heartdancers on the Central Coast, has won the 2025 Arts and Culture Medal at this year’s Premier’s Harmony Dinner, held on Wednesday, March 12….
Flying start to the year
Doyalson Girls Squadron of the Australian Air League had a flying start to 2025. Cadets Olivia Murray and Diana Paterson have progressed in their flying careers at the NSW Flying…
Seeing Eye Dogs roadshow comes to Gosford
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs will bring its expert staff and dogs in training to Gosford on March 24 to help people who are blind or have low vision learn…
Encouraging women to keep marching forward
With five events spanning five days in recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD), the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) is giving all women and girls a reason to…
Four charged over The Entrance fire
Four people have been charged by detectives following a joint investigation into an alleged arson incident at a business at The Entrance last month. At about 2.20am on Wednesday, February…
Historic funding deal for NSW public schools
The Federal and State Governments have come to an historic agreement that will put all public schools in NSW on a path to full and fair funding. Following the announcement,…
Return to country music roots for Schneider
Australian singer-songwriter Melinda Schneider, who calls the Central Coast home, has returned to her country music roots, delivering a powerful message in her new original single Open Up released on…
Women’s Shed celebrates one year anniversary
Women gathered to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Central Coast Women’s Shed on International Women’s Day. Member for Dobell Emma McBride addressed the celebration, congratulating the Shed on the…
Football registration cracks all time record
Central Coast Football (CCF) has broken its all-time player registration record cracking 16,000 registered players for the 2025 season. CCF CEO Alex Burgin said with another two months before registrations…
Trash to treasure fundraiser at Spencer
River Cares will hold its second Trash To Treasure fundraiser event on Saturday, March 29, at Spencer. The first, held in November, was a great success. The fundraiser will be…
CEN calls for LEP amendments
The Local Environmental Plan used by Central Coast Council to zone and manage land is “flawed, not fit-for-purpose and incapable of protecting the region’s biodiversity, cultural heritage or unique visual…
Pay for your own flights
Peter Dutton – you want to attend NRL grand finals, as the owner of 26 investment properties, pay for air flights out of your own pocket, instead of slugging Aussie…
Book your own accommodation
Our PM has requested of Aussies that we “ditch American products and buy local goods”. One easy way we can do this is with booking accommodation, because all travel apps…
Police seek help over Erina fire
Police are appealing for public assistance following a building fire at Erina on Friday, March 7, which is being treated as suspicious. Just after 4am, emergency services were called to…