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…
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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…
Stabbing at Killarney Vale
A man was refused bail to appear before Wyong Local Court following a stabbing at Killarney Vale. At about 2.40pm on Monday, November 20, emergency services were called to Avery…
Charged over attack on elderly woman
Sex Crime Squad detectives have charged a man with the alleged sexual assault of an elderly woman at an aged care facility at Bateau Bay. Police were told that at…
Pat Farmer to talk to Friends of ABC
Ultra-marathon athlete Pat Farmer will be special guest at the final meeting for the year of Friends of the ABC, to be held from 11am-12.30pm on Thursday, December 14, at…
Better digital network for Green Point
A new telecommunications tower will mean significantly improved network coverage and connectivity for the Green Point area. Downer Group EDI, on behalf of Indara Corporation Pty Ltd (part of the…
Rate peg methodology set to change
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has made major changes to the methodology used to calculate the rate peg. The new formula will take effect in the 2024-25 financial…
Umina urgent care clinic officially opens
The Peninsula Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) at Umina Beach was officially opened on November 20. Located at 297 West St, the Medicare UCC will make it easier for…
Magic of Christmas comes to the Coast
The magic of Christmas on the Central Coast is set to return from November 24, with town centre carols, larger than life Christmas trees, lights and bauble displays and visits…
Great line-up for Brackets and Jam event
Brackets and Jam will present another Saturday afternoon of superb music and friendly company on top of beautiful Kincumba Mountain on November 25.The BYO everything event – bring a friend,…
F3 Derby moves back to Gosford
The highly anticipated F3 Derby is set to change its battleground, in a move orchestrated through collaborative efforts between the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), Venues NSW, Newcastle Jets, and the…
Call for overhaul of state’s planning system
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is calling on the NSW Government to overhaul the state’s planning system in the face of “systemic delays” in development approvals and housing starts. “At…
Major award for civil contractor
Justin Lydiard of Tuggerah-based firm Sage Civil has taken a major award at the 2023 NSW Civil Contractors Federation People Awards, recognising the state’s top talent in the civil construction…
State Government should butt out
It looks as though the Minister for Local Government has cancelled Gosford as a city (with council chambers now based at Wyong) and (interference from the State Government). Gosford was…
Police appeal to find Kieran Phillis
Police from Tuggerah Lakes District are seeking information to locate Kieran Phillis, who is wanted for matters related to domestic violence. He is wanted on arrest warrants issued by Wyong…
Blood Run tells story of ultra-marathon
The Australian premiere of the documentary about ultra-marathon runner Callan Gates will be held at the Avoca Beach Theatre on December 2. The Blood Run documents Gates’ 250km run from…
Iconic Norah Head lighthouse turns 120
Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve volunteers gathered with neighbours, friends and family to celebrate the 120th birthday of the lighthouse on November 18. Volunteers and Crown Land manager Reflections fired up…