London to Wagstaffe for jazz singer Cathi Ogden
From London to Wagstaffe – it’s been quite an international journey for jazz singer Cathi Ogden, who is set to headline a concert at Wagstaffe Hall on February 17 at…
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Trolls Band Together for fun at Erina Fair
Following the release of the Trolls Band Together movie, the family-favourite characters have taken over Erina Fair with a host of activities and exclusive giveaways during the school holidays. Until…
Calling ex-service people
I am setting up a branch of the Royal Legion Branch in Australia. It is open to all members of the British Armed forces and anyone who has served in…
Boycott a bad idea
I will not comply with Peter Dutton’s request to boycott Woolworths, which in turn could mean the standing down of thousands of Australian workers. Misused words generate misleading actions. This…
Lucky escape for truck driver
A dump truck operator had a lucky escape when the vehicle rolled over on a bush trail. Emergency services were called to a reported motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, January…
Katrina Hardie a police role model
Senior Constable Katrina Hardie is a role model for junior police and a great advertisement for policing in general. That is why, among other reasons, Tuggerah Lakes Police District Commander,…
Local event on how to have an epic retirement
As part of this year’s Seniors Festival in March, Brentwood Village owner, Keyton, will partner with Central Coast Council to bring author Bec Wilson to the Village for a live…
Anglers called on to help clean-up Lake Macquarie
Australia’s fishing conservation charity OzFish Unlimited and the NSW Department of Primary Industry Fisheries are calling on recreational anglers to help clean up Lake Macquarie on January 21. Through the statewide Keep It Clean initiative, both organisations want…
Chamber outlines Peninsula priorities
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has outlined its priorities for 2024 after a successful Christmas period that saw thousands of visitors flock to the area over the Christmas break. “It’s…
Illegal trail bike prevention campaign underway
Police issued 16 traffic infringements and confiscated one trail bike from a young rider in an operation targeting illegal trail bike activity. On Friday, January 12, police attached to Tuggerah…
New app to find right person for the job in aged care
Peninsula Villages, a leading provider of aged care and retirement living services on the Central Coast, has achieved significant recruitment outcomes since launching its new employee referral and reward program,…
Riverside venue reopens after upgrade
In was great news to end 2023 for members of Wyong Bowling Club with the reopening of the popular riverfront outdoor deck area after a $700,000 upgrade. It was an…
Fast-paced action in round six cricket
Round six of Central Coast Cricket’s Senior Men’s Two Day Competition wound up with some fast-paced action on Saturday, January 13. At Baker Park, Kincumber Avoca defeated Wyong. On day…
Changed traffic conditions on Wyong Rd
There will be changed overnight traffic conditions until January 29 as road maintenance work continues on Wyong Rd at the Bryant Dr roundabout at Tuggerah. Transport for NSW is carrying…
Industree Group leads the way in combating PPE waste
Industree Group on the Central Coast, a leading Australian producer of premium personal protective equipment (PPE), has broken new ground with the launch of a pioneering recycling program to combat…
Big weekend for Marine Rescue
Marine Rescue Central Coast was quick to respond when two Niagara Park teenagers were stranded on Brisbane Water east of the Rip Bridge on Saturday afternoon, January 13, after their…
Mariners women and men impress in Unite Round
Central Coast Mariners women and men have stamped their authority on the larger clubs of the A-League competitions, with the little club’s standing as a growing powerhouse in the Australian…
Tassie devil joeys come of age
In mid-2023 four adorable Tasmanian devil joeys joined the Australian Reptile Park family and have now taken their place in the Park’s Tasmanian Devil exhibit. Bred at the Park’s sister…
Trailer fire on M1
Five Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from the Central Coast joined colleagues from Lake Macquarie to extinguish a trailer fire on the M1 on January 11. At about 12.46pm…
Reid looks for solution to problem intersection
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has met with Transport for NSW representatives to discuss solutions for the intersection of Wards Hill Rd and Empire Bay Dr at Empire Bay. In…