Clean up Ettalong foreshore
I am writing to raise urgent concerns about the state of the Ettalong foreshore. This cannot wait until the coming Summer; the area is in clear need of refurbishment and…
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Everclear set to Sparkle and Fade at Drifter’s Wharf
Everclear will bring its Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour to Drifters Wharf in Gosford on Monday, November 24. One of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s…
Seminar on living with myeloma
More than 40 myeloma patients and carers attended an information and education seminar at Erina Leagues Club on August 11. Myeloma is a specific form of cancer of the plasma…
Have a say on Woy Woy foreshore masterplan
Central Coast Council is inviting feedback on draft concept designs for the Woy Woy Foreshore Masterplan, now on public exhibition. The masterplan is a long-term plan to enhance open spaces,…
Book Review: A User’s Guide to the Mind
BOOK REVIEW Psychiatrist Professor Ian Hickie and broadcaster James O’Loghlin have teamed up to produce A User’s Guide to the Mind, a practical and engaging look at how our brains…
Focus on domestic and family violence
Tuggerah Lakes Police District recently focused on a local response to addressing incidents of domestic and family violence on the Central Coast as part of the statewide Operation AMAROK. Key…
Guard against number plate theft
Tuggerah Lakes police have warned that thefts from motor vehicles continue to occur across the command, with one of the most common items targeted and stolen being registration plates. Police…
Rebels crowned state champions
The Central Coast Rebels U12 Boys have been crowned State Champions after a commanding performance in the 2025 Basketball NSW State Championships grand final, defeating the Sydney Comets 80-61 in…
Prodigies Concerto Concert
Don’t miss an afternoon of virtuosic excellence in the Prodigies Concerto Concert at Central Coast Grammar School’s Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, September 21. The concerto as a vehicle for…
Merger with Fortunity to provide expanded financial advice service
Altus Financial (Altus), a leading integrated business and wealth advisory firm, has merged with Fortunity, one of the Central Coast’s established financial advisory businesses. The combined firm will deliver a…
Some Central Coast stories never go away
Journalist Merilyn Vale takes us on a romp through the stories that keep on giving: dogs, dredging, dreadful decisions, death, destruction. Oh, and council.
Vinnies funding makes lasting difference
St Vincent de Paul Society Woy Woy has received $18,528 under the State Government’s Community Building Partnership program (CBP) to expand its support centre. Vinnies co-ordinator Krystal Lyle said the…
One small move would open up Rodney’s world
Rodney Johnson relies on a wheelchair and mobility scooter to get around. He lives at Blue Haven, on Birdwood Dr, right opposite a fire trail known as the Birdwood-Alambee fire…
Conway and Zygier tour supports new album
Deborah Conway has never been one to shy away from provocation. Across four decades in the Australian music landscape, from Do-Re-Mi’s 80s heydays to her ARIA award winning solo career…
Stingrays celebrate milestone anniversary
This year marks a proud milestone for the Gosford Stingrays Swimming Club as it celebrates 70 years of fostering swimming talent and community spirit on the Central Coast. Founded in…
Debris balls found on Coast beaches
Central Coast Council is investigating the nature of debris balls which were found on a number of the region’s beaches on Friday, August 22. The debris balls are currently being…
500 editions show the vital role of regional newspapers
Editorial Regional newspapers are more than just a source of news; they are the living record of a community, the heart of a region’s identity. They report impartially on current…
Who will be this year’s Gosford champion?
Nominations for the Gosford Community Champion Awards are now open. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said the Gosford Community Champion Awards sought to reward the quiet achievers of the Central…
Alleged stabbing
A man was taken to hospital following an assault at The Entrance on Friday, August 22. At around 2.30pm, emergency services were called to Hutton Rd following reports of a…
Walking to ensure access to sight-saving care
Joanna Hobbs from Wadalba is running and walking 100km this August for her first-ever Fred’s Big Run in honour of her daughter Matilda’s remarkable vision journey. Matilda’s life was changed…