Changed plan for Gosford CBD
The original plan for the Gosford CBD has been altered so much that the citizens can’t work out what happened to the original plan. Gosford City Library was to be…
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Keeping precious animals cool during scorching heat
With an early summer heatwave sweeping through the Greater Sydney region, keepers at the Australian Reptile Park are working hard to ensure their animals stay cool. With temperatures soaring to…
Four Santas joined the fun
Everyone loves to see Santa at a Christmas lunch – but the women of the Roving Rubies social club scored three of them when they gathered on the back deck…
Two charged after air and road pursuit
A man and woman have been charged following an air and road pursuit also involving the Police Dog Squad. On Saturday, December 9, at about 11.15am officers attached to Traffic…
Avoca Dr upgrade powers ahead
Transport for NSW is carrying out traffic survey investigations through Kincumber to inform planning for the Federal Government’s upgrade of Avoca Dr. The work includes installing tube traffic counters and…
Tiny wallaby Matilda reunited with her mother
For six months Australian Reptile Park’s Mammals Keeper Seleena De Gelder had her hands full hand-raising a tiny yellow-footed rock-wallaby, affectionately named Matilda. Now the Park is excited to announce…
Diesel’s new tour kicks off at Avoca Beach Theatre
Following the release of his 16th studio album, Australian icon Diesel has announced a special run of shows in 2024, with the Forever Tour set to kick off in January…
Buy a ticket to help Mary Mac’s
The Deepwater Older Women’s Network (OWN) is encouraging Coasties to buy some tickets in its annual Christmas raffle to raise money for Mary Mac’s Place at Woy Woy. Members have…
Wifedom – book review
by Anna Funder About two weeks ago I was fortunate enough to attend an author event with Anna Funder, who has written three novels and a novella – a thoughtful…
Wyong preschool shortlisted in reconciliation awards
With almost 4,000 schools and early learning services in the Reconciliation Australia Program (RAP) community, Wyong Preschool’s achievement of being shortlisted as a finalist in the early learning category came…
Bike rider caught when avoiding RBT
A motorbike rider trying to avoid a random breath testing station at West Gosford was caught by the Brisbane Water Highway Patrol and issued with multiple penalty notices. At about…
Amenities upgrade for Saratoga playground
Users of the Jirramba Playground at Saratoga can look forward to an upgraded toilet facilities thanks to $150,000 in funding through the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. Member…
Phil goes solo at Avoca Beach
There’ll be something for everybody when ARIA Award-winning singer, songwriter and raconteur Phil Jamieson brings his solo show to Avoca Beach theatre early next year. In the stripped-back acoustic Nobody…
David Campbell performs at The Art House
He’s one of the most successful entertainers Australia has ever produced and for the first time, he’s coming to The Art House. Don’t miss David Campbell’s rocking new show Good…
Author sheds a light on region’s history
Local author Peter Fisher was guest speaker at the Central Coast Family History Society’s (CCFHS) annual Christmas luncheon on December 2. Fisher spoke about his forthcoming book, A History of…
Uni builds on commitment to sustainability
The University of Newcastle’s commitment to sustainability has seen it rank 74th in the world in the QS 2024 Sustainability Rankings. The results show an improvement from the rankings’ inaugural…
Prepare for belly laughs while learning how to deliver them
The Central Coast can gorge itself on big laughs this January, when Dave O’Neil and Brad Oakes inject some serious silliness into the Summer@ The Art House program. Part of…
Bateau Bay bowls teams on a roll
The Bateau Bay women’s bowls fours team of Di Chalklin, Lyn Farah, Di Edwards and Julie Cox have won the Central Coast District Fours and Regional Fours Championship. They will…
Cabaret show straight from Sydney Festival to Wyong
The Art House Wyong is excited to announce its first direct transfer from the Sydney Festival as part of the Summer@ The Art House program over January. Send for Nellie…
Sarah wins national disability award for meningococcal policy work
Local woman Sarah Joyce is a meningococcal survivor who continues to suffer debilitating side effects of the disease that very nearly killed her in 2016. Last week while in yet…