Volunteering a way of life for Bateau Bay couple
Sharon Hammond and her husband Denis started volunteering with Save the Children’s Bateau Bay op-shop after the COVID 19 lockdowns. The retired Bateau Bay couple had decided they would love…
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Mariners semi-final has sold out
The second leg of the A-League semi-final between the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC has been sold out, the first time for over a decade for an A-league match….
Helping students find future careers
As Australia celebrates National Careers Week from May 13-19, careers adviser Melissa Parrish from Lisarow High School features in a new promotional video compiled by the NSW Department of Education….
Looking out for migrating humpbacks
National Parks and Wildlife Service has assembled a Large Whale Disentanglement team to help smooth the passage of humpback whales off Central Coast shores as they make their annual migration…
The dinosaurs of today
Today’s “dinosaurs” are our patriarchal and hierarchical institutions including financial, political and religious. Our financial institutions, with their focus on greed and profit for shareholders, are partly responsible for climate…
Boost for Coast surf clubs
Five Central Coast surf clubs are among 32 statewide to benefit from the latest round of the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program. The program helps surf lifesaving clubs develop…
Major upgrade for Distillery Botanica
The award-winning Distillery Botanica at Erina has opened a new 144sqm cellar door plus expansive botanical gardens, and launched a range of experiences for visitors including gin-distilling workshops, cocktail-making, distillery…
TAFE gets behind women in business
Female entrepreneurs on the Central Coast are boosting their business skills thanks to TAFE NSW’s Women in Business fee-free online training program. The program provides a suite of practical resources…
Khaki Town by Judy Nunn
Book review – As part of an initiative called Central Coast Reads, the brainchild of Words on the Waves, all the reading groups, book clubs and centres on the Peninsula…
Mesmerising ode to Pink Floyd comes to the Coast
Tribute band The Future Factory will delve deep into the heart of Pink Floyd’s iconic repertoire in a mesmerising performance, Evolution, at The Art House in Wyong on July 14….
Does this budget do enough?
EDITORIAL – No-one is going to knock back a rebate of $300 on their energy bills, as announced in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget. But one has to wonder if that,…
National tai chi championships at Niagara Park
Niagara Park Stadium will host the 2024 Australian Tai Chi Championships on May 25. Convener Steve Heard said the Tai Chi Association of Australia presented the national event every year,…
New program to accelerate business ‘districts’
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging Central Coast arts and cultural institutions, entertainment and hospitality venues and business associations to take part in the 2024 Uptown Accelerator Program. The…
New single dedicated to singer’s mum
Central Coast singer Meagan Jane released her latest single on Mother’s Day. Dedicated to her mother, Hey Mum blends the sweetest of memories into a beautiful country melody, set to…
Upgrade at race track
The Entertainment Grounds (formerly Gosford Race Club) has received $2M from Racing NSW to rebuild the “home turn” at the race track in Racecourse Rd, West Gosford. The work is…
A “cost of living” budget
An energy rebate for every household, tax cuts for all and an increase in Commonwealth rent assistance are the big take-aways from this week’s Federal Budget for Central Coast residents….
Mixed results for Crusaders
The Central Coast Crusaders hosted both the Canberra Gunners and Canberra Nationals on Saturday, May 11, and came away with split results. The Crusaders men were up first at 5pm…
Moderate but welcome budget relief for small business
Further energy bill relief, a continuation of the instant asset write-off and a partial extension in employer incentives for apprentices are the most welcome short-term measures for small to medium…
Visit Wyong Creek for a day of fun and learning
Join the Wyong Creek Public School community for an exhilarating day of family fun on June 8 between 10am and 3pm for the Fun Day at The Creek event. Located…
New-look Wamberal playspace
The new and improved nature playspace at the Wamberal Memorial Hill is now complete following several weeks of work to upgrade the space. Upgrades to the nature playspace include a…