Enhancing the Coast’s night time economy
Central Coast Council is calling on the community to join in a discussion about enhancing the diversity of the Central Coast’s night-time economy. The Central Coast Night-Time Economy Discussion Paper…
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Federal government cuts
Your front page story November 23 revealed the news that the Federal Government had abandoned plans for an improved carpark at Woy Woy Station and a rail upgrade between Tuggerah…
Helping students stay hydrated
Kincumber High School has installed a new water bottle refilling station thanks to a $16,270 grant from the Federal Labor Government’s Stronger Communities Program. Kincumber High P&C President Lucy Wenzke…
Boost for medical practice
Terrigal and Avoca Beach Medical Centres have received $35,000 and $25,000 respectively from the Federal Labor Government’s Strengthening Medicare General Practice Grants Program. Combined, Coastal Family Medicine, which trades as…
Off-season football league now largest on the Coast
The largest off-season junior football competition on the Central Coast completed a third successful event with a grand finale that saw hundreds of players and supporters converge on Ettalong Oval…
Indigenous Lisarow business takes out award for innovation
Indigenous business Bawamarra Cultural Services based in Lisarow has won a 2023 Innovate with nbn Grant Program award announced in Sydney recently. The business, owned by Jason May, opened in…
Council ramps up community engagement
Central Coast Council is ticking all the boxes with its annual Community Engagement Program, with almost 90 per cent of projects having been actioned. Council’s Director Community and Recreation Services…
Summer at The Art House has something for everyone
Promising something for everyone, Summer @ The Art House will be a huge month of arts, entertainment and experiences including children’s favourites The Listies and The Owl’s Apprentice, and performances…
New red light speed camera at Kanwal intersection
Drivers behaving badly have one month’s grace before getting fined and losing points if caught by a new red light speed camera at the intersection of Wallarah Rd and Walker…
Digital hub to help women in isolated areas
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed a dedicated digital hub aimed at connecting women in regional, rural and remote areas with relevant and up-to-date services and support. The State…
Mariners draw with Terengganu to maintain AFC Cup group lead
In a thrilling encounter on Wednesday, the Mariners secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Terengganu, maintaining their leadership in Group G. Despite an opportunity to secure an early knockout round…
New CEN nursery manager just wild about wildplants
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has a new Wildplant Nursery Manager, Xamina Mitchell, whose passion for native flora is contagious. “I started bush regeneration as a trainee with the Green…
Call for depth mapping of Brisbane Water
Woy Woy resident Gregory Jones has heaped praise on rescue services and suggested depth mapping for Brisbane Water could be in order after his boat ran aground earlier this month….
Lend your voice to childcare survey
Parents and carers with on-the-ground experiences of finding childcare on the Central Coast are being encouraged to share their stories in a new survey aimed at helping identify the sector’s…
Santa arrives early at reptile park
Santa has arrived early at the Australian Reptile Park at Somersby. On the first two weekends of December and continuing daily from December 16 to Christmas Eve, the Santa’s Safari…
Vegan camp-out a huge success
The inaugural Vegan Camp Out at Glenworth Valley on November 24-26 surpassed all expectations, emerging as a triumph of resilience and community spirit. Organisers Cynthia Gigleux and Abdullah Azhar said…
Work begins on new Fortis development
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has turned the first sod on the new Fortis development at West Gosford. Already 100 per cent sold out, Fortis is geared towards establishing the…
Landmark Gosford greyhound meet sees all-female officials
Greyhound Racing has ramped up its commitment to increasing employment opportunities for women in non-traditional roles with all main roles at a recent Gosford meeting filled by women for the…
Appeal to locate missing girl
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from Wyong. Mikayla Brown, aged 13, was last seen on Alison Rd, Wyong, at about 8.30am on Wednesday, November…
Council annual report outlines successful year
With councillors set to return to the region in September next year, Central Coast Council says its annual report for 2022-23 highlights an organisation that is financially stable and making…