Harry’s community service celebrated
For over 14 years Harry Johnston-Lord religiously recorded daily rainfall figures from the Warnervale home he shared with his wife Helen. It was an interest that would go on to…
in print
Real reason for dead birds
Having had a bit to do with Mutton Birds (Short-Tailed Shearwaters) I feel I must respond to an article on the deaths of these creatures as printed last week in…
Parents urged to join in SWIMSAFER Week
Award winning swim school All Coast Swim Stars is encouraging the Central Coast to get involved in this year’s SWIMSAFER Week held from November 20-26. The aim is to help…
Search for good Samaritan surfer after scuba death
Police are appealing for help to find a mystery surfer who pulled an injured man from the water at Terrigal last month. The 51-year-old man died a few days later…
Driver caught seven times over limit
A 46-year-old woman has been suspended from driving after being caught driving seven times over the alcohol limit. Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol arrested the woman in Marks Rd, Gorokan, at…
Toukley restaurant named best in family dining
What started out as a dream between two childhood best friends turned into Mexicoast Cantina Toukley, which was named the best in family dining at the 2023 NSW Regional Restaurant…
Man dies on mountain bike ride
A man has died while on a mountain bike ride at Mangrove Mountain over the weekend. On Sunday, November 12, at about 11:30am emergency services were called to Dubbo Gully…
Water ski championships to bring huge economic benefit
The world’s leading water ski racers are on the Central Coast as the 2023 IWWF World Water Ski Racing Championships take place this week on the Gosford waterfront, with an…
Governments unite to boost TAFE
State Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch and Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid State Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch and Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid have joined forces to…
Album launch at Avoca Beach Theatre a familiar trip for Jules
For singer/songwriter Jules a performance at Avoca Beach Theatre on November 19 will be personal – very personal. The Sydney-based artist grew up on the Central Coast and her family,…
Big wins in Round 3 of cricket comp
Day 2 of Round 3 of the Diggers The Entrance 1st Grade Men’s Competition saw wins for Lisarow Ourimbah, Warnervale, The Entrance, Kincumber Avoca and Terrigal Matcham on November 11….
Where to get help when parenthood is a challenge
Perinatal Mental Health Week, November 12-18, is a national week aimed at raising awareness and destigmatising perinatal mental health issues. Perinatal refers to the period of time when a woman…
Students urged to apply for teaching scholarships
Students starting teaching degrees in 2024 can now register for scholarships worth up to $40,000 designed to encourage more people to become teachers in places like the Central Coast. The…
Trails for Change set for Putty Beach
MedEarth will launch its annual charity fundraiser, Trails for Change, at Putty Beach on Sunday, December 3, as it makes strides to save lives and the planet. Starting from Puttys…
Care for lighthouse still runs in the family
When it comes to understanding the significance of the iconic Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve to the local community, Matthew Smith and Jacki Lamphee simply think back to childhood. They are…
Nattering as they knit for Elsie’s Project
With knitting needles in hand, clients and carers at Home Instead have been busy knitting and chatting as they create comforting patient blankets for the two palliative care units, Elsie’s…
The Con to celebrate 40th anniversary with gala dinner
Tickets are now available for Central Coast Conservatorium’s 40th Birthday Gala Dinner on November 23, to be held at the new restaurant Kefi at Koolewong. It will be an evening…
Health on the Streets launches Christmas appeal
Health on the Streets has launched its Christmas Appeal aimed at bringing joy and comfort to those in the Central Coast community who are facing challenging circumstances during the holiday…
Industree Group is all about sustainability
Dedicated to minimising its impact on the environment and seeking improved future outcomes, Central Coast-based company Industree Group has introduced a number of significant sustainability initiatives, with more to come….
Music for the world at Everglades
The Troubadour Folk club will present Music for the World at the Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy, on November 26. The special grand concert event will be a double bill…