Inaugural film festival set for Cinema Paradiso launch
The inaugural Central Coast Film Festival is launching on November 30 at Cinema Paradiso, Ettalong. The festival is set to run until December 7 and brings together three of the…
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Third stage of Eraring super battery approved
Origin Energy has approved the third stage of its large-scale battery at Eraring Power Station, adding further storage capacity to the project already underway and delivering the largest total dispatch…
Charged over illegal tobacco sales
Raptor Squad police have charged a man following the discovery of more than $800,000 in cash believed to be proceeds of illegal tobacco sales on the Central Coast. Police executed…
In court after Sydney to Warnervale police chase
A man was refused bail until a Wyong Local Court hearing following a police pursuit from Sydney’s west to the Central Coast. It began at 7.10pm on Wednesday, November 20,…
Tourism forum a crucial step forward
Business NSW Regional Director Scott Goold has hailed the recent Business NSW Central Coast Visitor Economy Forum as a “crucial step forward” for the region. The forum, held in partnership…
Aland seeks expanded liquor licence
The new Archie opening hours are going through the Liquor Licence process.
Building careers for women
Member for Dobell Emma McBride is encouraging organisations and groups to apply for the Building Women’s Careers Program. With applications now being invited, the program aims to break down barriers…
Tony tends locks of four generations in one family
When so much bad news dominates the headlines, the story of a Long Jetty barber who cuts the hair of four generations in one family is definitely a feel-good story….
Man dies after e-scooter accident at Umina
A Umina Beach man has died after falling from an electric scooter on Monday, November 18. An accident occurred involving the e-scooter and a car at about 6pm on Trafalgar…
Partnership aims to keep Aussie adventurers safe
Central Coast’s own survival expert and adventurer Michael Atkinson – known as Outback Mike – has teamed up with communications and safety brand GME to launch National Rescue Awareness Week….
Stunning Japanese ink art
Originally from Kobe, Japan, Central Coast artist Tomoko Oka is set to exhibit his stunning artworks at Gosford Regional Gallery from December. A resident of the Coast for eight years,…
Boost for Drifters Wharf Summer program
Drifters Wharf in Gosford has received $50,000 from the Federal Government’s Revive Live Program. The venue will use the grant funding to support five all-ages live music events during Summer…
Students treated to special rescue chopper visit
Green Point Christian College students were treated to a special visit by the region’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service recently. The visit was all thanks to Westpac and its school landing…
Coast Shelter Christmas appeal more critical than ever
With a staggering 55 per cent increase in demand for its services in the past financial year, Coast Shelter is urging the community to rally together for its 2024 Christmas…
Making things easier for strata communities
Central Coast residents living in strata communities could benefit from a third wave of strata reforms introduced to the NSW Parliament on November 19 by the State Government. More than…
More EV charging stations for Coast
The Central Coast is powering up with 17 new electric vehicle (EV) charger sites, featuring 30 ports to be installed across the region. The $20M EV Destination Charging grants program…
Australia’s favourite family business in West Gosford
Personalised Favours, based at West Gosford, has been named Australia’s Favourite Family Business for 2024 in the Kochie’s Business Builders competition. The business began when founder Melissa Wilkinson was planning…
Castles surprised councils didn’t support Coast
The new councillor attended the local government conference in Tamworth for the first time.
Yarn bombing draws attention to domestic violence
The Zonta Club Central Coast has co-ordinated a Yarn Bomb installation of colourful knitted wraps on trees in Gosford to draw attention to domestic and family violence. Zonta members have…
Dangerous walk to school as bus card denied
The Department of Transport rejected my application for a bus pass for my daughter to attend Woy Woy High School next year for Year 10. I realise the walk to…