Donate a gift this Christmas
With more families than ever facing challenges to put presents under the tree, The Salvation Army, Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank are calling on the community to spread some extra…
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Kickstart for Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre
Kincumber Village, owned by ISPT, has given Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre $10,000 to support its work within the community. “Local groups play such a vital role in supporting and enriching the…
Council urged to reconsider toilet block demolition plan
Central Coast Councillor Corinne Lamont has called on Council staff to meet with Bateau Bay residents and Blue Lagoon Resort representatives to investigate options for repairing and upgrading a toilet…
Major award for Charmhaven swim school
All Coast Swim Stars at Charmhaven has won two prestigious awards at this year’s National Swim Industry Awards, presented by the peak governing bodies of the swim industry. The small…
Mariners women remain unbeaten
The Central Coast Mariners women impressively continue their Ninja A-League campaign, remaining unbeaten in their opening three matches. Coach Emily Husband was pleased when the team secured a hard-fought 2-2…
Intersection upgrade to improve access
The NSW Government will spend $6.7M on an upgrade of a critical intersection at Chain Valley Bay, which will help unlock more than 900 new homes and reduce travel times….
Dylan’s risky career choice
It’s a career choice not many would make. While many children dream of becoming firefighters or doctors, Dylan Wallis found his calling in the world of snakes. Fascinated by the…
Deepwater Plaza backs oyster festival
Deepwater Plaza Shopping Centre is set to continue its sponsorship of the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival, following a hugely successful collaboration this year. The plaza was the major sponsor of…
Wollongong muscles in on call for beach taskforce
Cr Lamont said no when a councillor from Wollongong asked her to accept “measured retreat” into her motion. She got it anyway.
The Bushwackers are bound for Woy Woy
Troubadour Central Coast will present The Bushwackers in concert at Woy Woy on December 1. Australia’s most famous and beloved folk and country band will play their first concert at…
Family fun day at Somersby
A very special event will take place at Somersby on International Day for People with Disability, Tuesday December 3. Event partners Unisson Disability and the Trilogy Foundation will present a…
Shearwaters wash up on Central Coast beaches again
Most years in late Spring Central Coast beaches become a resting place for hundreds of short-tailed shearwaters, or muttonbirds, which wash up exhausted and lifeless after their gruelling migration. Local…
Junior league fee subsidy on again for 2025
Wyong Leagues Group will again run its subsidy program for the 2025 junior rugby league season with $100 relief for each child to help pay fees. Participation numbers in junior…
Tesch inducted into hall of fame
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is one of eight new members to be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame at an awards celebration held in Melbourne on November…
Can the new Swansea dredge solve Central Coast issues?
Central Coast Council and the State Government are being urged to “seize a golden opportunity” to make use of the new $10M dredge being built for Lake Macquarie Council to…
Speaker of the House visits Gorokan
Speaker of the Federal Government House of Representatives Milton Dick was a special guest at Gorokan Public School on Friday, November 15. He was joined by Member for Dobell Emma…
Action plan for MacMasters Beach erosion
MacMasters Beach is increasingly at risk of severe erosion, making it a priority for action in the Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan (2017). Central Coast Council engaged coastal engineers…
Budding young artists showcased and supported
Forty-two young Central Coast artists received grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 at the annual Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Showcase Awards Day at Wagstaffe Hall on Sunday, November 10….
Search for DV offenders in hiding
Operation Amarok VIII is a statewide police operation aimed at targeting domestic violence offenders and arresting those wanted on outstanding arrest warrants for domestic and family violence offences. Matthew Whitton…
Where are the national flags?
With the exception of the RSL Club and a local radio station, not one business in the entire West Gosford area has the national flag being flown. This includes all…