Tennis club turns 100 in 1920s style
Empire Bay Tennis Club celebrated its centenary on Saturday, April 13, with members dressing in 1920s clothing to mark the event. “Who would have thought when they built the first…
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Police will be out in force over long weekend
Central Coast motorists have been warned that police will be out in force over the coming ANZAC Day weekend. Operation ANZAC Day 2024 will launch at 12.01am on Wednesday, April…
Crusaders women remain undefeated
The Central Coast Crusaders women continue their undefeated start to the season with a win at home against the Hills Hornets on Saturday, April 20. The big three of Mitchell,…
From cow paddock to new housing subdivision
A plan to allow up to 2,200 homes in a new subdivision between the M1 and Westfield Tuggerah is now open for public comment. This new community would be created…
Concert marks 97th birthday of Mangrove Mountain hall
A special concert at the historic Mangrove Mountain Public Hall on Saturday, April 27, will celebrate the 97th anniversary of its opening. Blues on the Mountain will host the special…
Survey work at Lisarow
There will be changed traffic conditions from Tuesday, April 23, at Lisarow to carry out survey work at the intersection of Macdonalds Rd and Tuggerah St. A private contractor will…
Pacific Link celebrates 40 years
About 150 people attended a major celebration of Pacific Link’s 40th anniversary in Kibble Park, Gosford, and the adjacent Park Haus on April 18. A spokesperson said tenants from as…
Wet and muddy games in Round 2 rugby union
Round 2 of the Central Coast Rugby Union season continued with some very tight games of rugby on Saturday, April 20. Played in extremely wet conditions, Premier 1 matches saw…
5 Lands Walk returns in June
The 5 Lands Walk is set to return for its 19th year with activities from June 21-23 and the main walk on June 22. Whether it’s a serious step out…
Changed traffic conditions at Wyong
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions this week on the Pacific Hwy between Anzac Ave and North Rd to carry out geotechnical investigations at Wyong. From Tuesday, April…
Music icon Larry Page dies
Central Coast resident and pop legend Larry Page passed away on Thursday, April 18, at his Avoca home at the age of 86. Page was one of the key figures…
Killarney Vale family set to cycle
A Central Coast family living with disability can now experience the joys of cycling together thanks to Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation and Freedom Solutions. Killarney Vale mum, Meika Standish, said…
Mariners women dominant but denied in frustrating semi-final
Sydney FC narrowly pipped the Central Coast Mariners women 1-0 in the first leg of the Liberty A-League semi-final at Gosford’s Industree Group Stadium on Sunday afternoon, April 21. In…
Call to fix Rawson Rd railway crossing
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has ramped up calls for work to be done on the Rawson Rd railway crossing following an incident on Friday, April 19. A commuter train…
Fate of airport to be decided by new councillors
The next crop of councillors – to be elected this coming September – will have the responsibility of deciding the future of Central Coast Airport at Warnervale. A report summarising…
More cost-of-living forums on the way
A series of cost-of-living forums is being planned across the region following the success of the recent forum held at Narara. More than 50 people attended the forum, which was…
Little Pattie fundraising concert showcases ’60s singing icons
Australian singing icon Little Pattie travelled to the Central Coast recently to meet with Crestani Cancer Foundation volunteers and support their fundraising efforts. Pattie had a very busy day, first…
Rates set to rise by 4.8 per cent
Central Coast Council’s draft operational plan for next financial year shows rates are set to increase by 4.8 per cent, bringing in an extra $39.6M to the Council while employee…
Young performers shine in new production of Cats
Central Coast Music Factory, the ultimate training ground for young performers, presents it first musical for 2024 this April, Cats: The Young Performers Edition. The Young Performers Edition of the…
Taylor Martin expelled from NSW Liberal Party over inappropriate texts during breakup
In a move aimed at upholding the integrity of elected officials, the NSW Liberal Party has expelled Upper House MP Taylor Martin following a probe into inappropriate text messages sent…