Caught in a rip at Frazer Beach
A number of people were stuck in a rip at Frazer Beach in the Munmorah State Conservation Area on Wednesday evening, December 27. At about 7:50pm the Westpac Rescue Helicopter…
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Uni recognised for diversity and inclusion
The University of Newcastle has been recognised as a national leader in gender equity and Indigenous participation. Following strict benchmarking and peer review by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE),…
Teens charged after police chase
Three teenagers will face court over a vehicle theft and police pursuit from the Lake Macquarie area to the Central Coast on Tuesday, December 26. Just after 12am on Boxing…
Double demerits in force until New Year’s Day
Police are urging Coasties to come up with a Plan B for getting home as they plan New Year’s Eve celebrations. The Double Demerit period which began on December 22…
Council’s fun school holiday program
With the excitement of Christmas now over, parents will be turning their thoughts to how to occupy the children for the school holidays – and Central Coast Council can help,…
Mariners women cream Canberra
In a thrilling display of football prowess, the Central Coast Mariners clinched a commanding 3-0 triumph over Canberra United in the Liberty A-League on a vibrant Saturday evening on December…
Cocaine washes up on Coast beaches
Seven packages, suspected to contain cocaine, have washed up on beaches between Newcastle and Sydney since late Friday night – several of them on the Central Coast. The first package…
Have your say on Clubgrants revamp
Minister for The Central Coast David Harris is encouraging the region’s residents to have their say on the State Government’s plans to overhaul the Clubgrants scheme. Harris, who is also…
Government is hurting most vulnerable
I have heard our NSW Premier called ”Mingy Minnsy” quite a few times now and I can see why. I first lost faith in him and his government when he…
Baby boom in alligator lagoon
Keepers at the Australian Reptile Park undertook a highly dangerous alligator nest raid in the alligator lagoon on Christmas Day. Home to over 40 adult American alligators, the process is…
Lots to do in state forests during holidays
The Central Coast’s state forests offer a plethora of activities for families who want to get out in nature over the Summer holidays and Forestry Corporation NSW has put together…
Green Point student wins prestigious John Bell scholarship
Central Coast school student Luke Johnston was one of four winners to be selected for a John Bell Scholarship. Students from across Australia auditioned for the 2023 John Bell Scholarship…
Next steps in getting rid of plastics
Members of the public are being invited to have their say on which plastic items the NSW Government should target to help minimise harm to the environment and human health….
Two Christmas Day drownings on Central Coast
Two people drowned on Central Coast beaches on Christmas Day. In the third confirmed drowning of the Summer, a man drowned at Umina Beach early on Christmas Day. At around…
Crystals & Mystics Fair at Gosford
The Summer edition of the Gosford Crystal, Creatives & Mystics Fair will provide a family friendly weekend at the Central Coast Leagues Club on January 6 and 7 from 10am-5pm….
Renewables no burden on taxpayers
I refer to the response to my letter (Consumers better off with renewables in CCN 417) by Charles Hemmings of Woy Woy (Someone has to pay for renewables – CCN…
Yuldea comes to Wyong
Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Yuldea will play at The Art House at Wyong in March as part of a NSW regional tour following its record-breaking debut season. Australia’s leading Aboriginal and…
CCU to hold Golf Day
Central Coast United (CCU) will hold its first-ever Golf Day at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club in February. The event will offer a day of golf, camaraderie and support…
New technology to help fight fires
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have taken possession of a new $2.5M Aerial Platform appliance which will provide extra fire protection across the Central Coast. The region’s firefighters have…
Growing pains see need for local collaboration and leadership
The Central Coast, a region celebrated for its natural beauty and vibrant community, is currently grappling with a series of growing pains that challenge our cherished way of life. A…