Federal Government supports aged care workers
Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride has praised her government’s record on its unprecedented support for aged care workers. McBride, who is Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health and…
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Writer’s festival Ripple Effect for youngsters
Ripples, the Words on the Waves Writers Festival Kids and Schools Program, has launched a short story competition for the budding writers and dreamers of the Central Coast. The region’s…
Liberals endorse Small as candidate for Dobell
Central Coast businessman Brendan Small has been endorsed as the Liberal candidate for the Federal seat of Dobell. Small, the managing director of a local manufacturing business, has raised his…
Bligh joins Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Board
Phillip Bligh has joined the Board of Toukley Neighbourhood Centre, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in Aboriginal matters with reconciliation being at the heart of his work. He…
Mariners overcome Melbourne City with dramatic extra time winner
In a thrilling climax in Gosford, the Central Coast Mariners snatched a last-gasp win against Melbourne City, with Max Balard lighting up the pitch with his inaugural A-League net buster…
Waves in walking basketball challenge
Central Coast Waves basketballers headed to the Hills Hornets basketball stadium in Castle Hill on March 19 to take part in the Hills Hornets Walking Basketball Club Challenge. Four associations…
Proposed development will ruin Toukley
I am writing in regard to the proposed building of a 10-11-storey development at 216-224 Main Rd, Toukley. Toukley is a low-rise quiet township with one road in and one…
SoundSoul set to empower youth
The Skill Engineer and Skilled Creative will join forces to present SoundSoul, an event designed to empower Central Coast youth through music, art, and culture, on Friday, April 19. To…
Smart energy talk at Umina
Umina Community Group (UCG) will hold its second free community smart energy talk on Monday, April 29, at Umina Surf Life Saving Club. The group has collaborated with other community…
April Falls – Seniors encouraged to get active
Older adults on the Central Coast are being encouraged to get physically active as part of April Falls Month. April Falls is an annual campaign supported by the NSW Fall…
Epic flight for Tracey and James
Killcare resident James Moline is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime at the age of 79. A qualified seaplane pilot and member of the Seaplane Pilots of…
Fashion film a fundraiser for Living Ocean
There will be a showing of the film Fashion Reimagined at Avoca Beach Theatre on June 2 at 4pm to raise funds for Living Ocean. Presented by Fan Force Films…
$5.4M upgrade for Wyong TAFE
The NSW Government is set to invest $5.4M to upgrade the campus infrastructure at Wyong TAFE and improve digital connectivity to support the skills needs of the community. The investment…
Aboriginal flag raising a milestone for Patonga
On Saturday, March 23, the Patonga community celebrated a significant milestone in its recent history with the raising of the Aboriginal flag alongside the Australian flag at the Patonga Progress…
Quiet Easter on the water
Photo: Steven Constantine Despite an influx of boaters on Brisbane Water over Easter, Marine Rescue Central Coast reported few call-outs during the long weekend. Radio operators manned the Point Clare…
Robertson photo comp on again
The Robertson Photography Competition will take place this year, with photographers of all levels encouraged to enter. Launched last year by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, the inaugural competition…
Piano and cello masterpieces at Con
Phillip Shovk and Georg Pedersen will return to Central Coast Conservatorium’s Robert Knox Hall for the first Charmian and Friends afternoon concert for 2024 at 2.30pm on Sunday, April 7….
Big week at Fun Haus Factory
Another big weekend is lined up at the Fun Hus Factory in Gosford. On Thursday, April 4, A Kink in the Tale will present authors and writers exploring diverse romance…
Symphony will take you Into the Unknown
Symphony Central Coast will present Into the Unknown at Central Coast Grammar School on April 14. The symphony opens its 2024 season with a concert featuring the unknown, unanswered and…
Eight people on drug-related charges
Eight people have been charged following an investigation into drug supply on the Central Coast. Strike Force Kerang was established by Tuggerah Lakes Police District in November 2023 to investigate…