Man in court over sex offence
A Sydney man was refused bail to appear in Waverley Local Court over several alleged sexual offences on the Central Coast Detectives attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District, with the…
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Coasties tee off for Cancer Council
Throughout November and December, local golfers on the Central Coast will take to the green to tee off for Cancer Council’s The Longest Day. The ultimate golf challenge sees golfers…
Neighbourhood centre launches Christmas appeal
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre (KNC) is calling on the community for food donations and support for its Christmas hampers program. Every Christmas, KNC organises hampers to be distributed to people doing…
Crouch speaks out on childcare crisis
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has outlined to State Parliament the childcare difficulties being faced by Central Coast parents. Crouch’s speech reinforced his sponsorship of an e-petition launched by Bensville…
Rates to rise 4.8 per cent next year
Central Coast ratepayers will see a rate increase capped at 4.8 per cent next financial year. It is one of the lowest rate increases in NSW, set by the Independent…
Where’s the proof?
Your correspondent somehow links the price of Mongolian fish with the cost of living (Beware cost of renewables, CCN 416). I would dearly love to see his reasoning for this….
Warrant for alleged sex assault
State Crime Command Sex Crimes Squad detectives are appealing for assistance to locate a wanted man from the Central Coast. Brett Anthony Crawford, also known as Brett Ralph, is wanted…
Consumers better off with renewables
With reference to the letter from Charles Hemmings (Beware of the cost of renewables, CCN 416). True there is a cost, but it depends on who is covering the cost…
Public screening turned dream into reality for Mannering Park couple
Like any would-be parent, Calista Pinchen of Mannering Park wanted a healthy baby, which is why she decided not to have one. Pinchen never thought motherhood would be an option…
Council to cop climate change costs
Climate change is one of the most significant issues that will impact the lives of people in NSW now and into the future, the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)…
Life membership for Paul Barclaire
Paul Barclaire has been awarded with a life membership of the Pearl Beach Progress Association after 50 years of community contribution. Pearl Beach Memorial Hall Sub-Committee Convenor Victoria Crawford made…
High-density housing and retail at Canton Beach
Another five-storey residential and retail project is on the drawing board to match a similar development already approved at Canton Beach. In 2017 Central Coast Council approved a five-storey development…
Big weekend at Gosford Fun Haus
Get set to laugh it up at the Gosford Comedy Club on Friday, November 24 at the Fun Haus Factory. The Coast’s hottest and freshest stand-up comedy club presents an…
Homecoming show to launch album
Sunsoli, the band that hails from the Central Coast, will be back on Saturday, November 25, for a homecoming show to launch its debut self-titled album at Drifters Wharf in…
Sowing the seeds for future of nursery industry
TAFE NSW is sowing the seeds for the future of the garden and nursery workforce, providing a pipeline of skilled workers to an industry that is forecast to grow by…
Bateau Bay women bowlers headed for state titles
Bateau Bay Women’s Division 4 team will be the sole representatives from the Central Coast competing in the Women’s Divisional Pennants finals in May next year. On November 12, four…
Narara teacher honoured
Narara Public School Assistant Principal Denis Weiss was among 59 people honoured for their dedication to the teaching profession at the first NSW Department of Education Service Recognition Dinner on…
Disruptions on Avoca Drive
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions in the next few weeks on Avoca Dr, between Boora Boora Rd and the Empire Bay Dr roundabout, as traffic surveys are…
New pathways for North Avoca
Central Coast Council has completed the North Avoca Paths project, delivering an improved and safer network of footpaths for pedestrians between three streets in the suburb. The project, delivered over…
No fast food outlets for Kariong parklands
An application for a six-lot subdivision within Mount Penang Parklands has been rejected by the Local Planning Panel. The commercial development at 5 The Avenue, Kariong, and fronting Central Coast…