The Central Coast’s vital role in Australia’s tourism industry
EDITORIAL: The Central Coast has recently achieved a remarkable feat, securing its place on the list of the top 10 domestic travel destinations in the country. This accolade is a…
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Terrigal nature reserve a disgrace
The nature reserve along Terrigal Dr between Ocean View Dr and Terrigal is completely overgrown with invasive weeds like bamboo, bitou, lantana and littered with rubbish. It is a complete…
New mural for Bateau Bay Skate Park
A creative graphic mural was unveiled on the amenities block at Bateau Bay Skate Park on Saturday, October 28. The Walls that Teach mural is the result of a local…
Coast picks up five gongs at AHA NSW Awards
The Central Coast has come away with a swag of awards at the 2023 Australian Hotels Association NSW Hospitality Awards for Excellence. The annual awards honour the achievement of excellence…
Marine Rescue Terrigal reinstated as stand-alone unit
Marine Rescue Terrigal is to be reinstated as a stand-alone unit, six years after it was amalgamated with the Central Cast unit based at Point Clare. The Policy Advisory Committee…
Narara community battery switched on
The community battery at Narara has been switched on at last. It is the second battery to be delivered under the Federal Government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar program. The…
Council on lookout for group to manage Toukley tennis complex
Central Coast Council is calling for community focused not-for-profit groups to register their interest in managing the day-to-day operations and activation of Toukley Tennis Complex. The complex is a four-court…
Countdown to McHappy Day
The countdown to McHappy Day is officially on with McHappy Time fundraising launched across McDonald’s restaurants. McHappy Day is the largest annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), which…
Game changer challenge for two Coast schools
Students from Chertsey Public School and Terrigal High School are ready to compete in the final stage of the award-winning Game Changer Challenge in Parramatta to be held November 7-9….
Coast schools urged to apply for funding
Central Coast government schools can now apply for $250,000 in funding to build or upgrade vital infrastructure. Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund will provide $215.8M in…
Coast students shine in maths competition
The sums were right in the 2023 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition, with students from across the Central Coast excelling in the annual event. With participants from 330 schools…
Blues on the Mountain set to return
Two of Australia’s best female blues and soul artists will perform at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall when Blues on the Mountain returns on Saturday, November 18. The all-ages family…
Brisbane Water Oyster Festival is back
The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival will be held at the Lions Park Reserve at Woy Woy on Sunday, November 12. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Wales said the popular…
Gosford university campus a step closer
A high-tech university campus in the heart of Gosford is a step closer, with the University of Newcastle appointing Hansen Yuncken as the main works contractor. Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky…
Thousands of Coasties have easier access to bulk billing
More than 50,000 children and their families and more than 130,000 pensioners and concession cardholders on the Central Coast will find it easier to see a bulk billed GP after…
Mobile tower upgrade for Yarramalong
The Federal Government will deliver up to $140,000 to upgrade the existing Telstra mobile tower at Yarramalong. Delivered under the Mobile Networking Hardening Program, the grant will be used to…
Literary lunch at Patonga a huge success
Two Turkeys Events and Catering hosted the Anna Funder Literary Lunch on October 28 at the Patonga Beach Community Hall. Anna Funder is the author of Stasiland and All…
Sun cream dispensers for Umina and Ocean Beach
Peninsula beach-goers will be even more sun safe with the recent delivery of sun cream units to Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs. Donated by Woy Woy Peninsula…
Nutty Masters Surf Carnival at Wamberal
The 27th Nutty Masters Surf Carnival will be held at Wamberal Surf Club on Saturday afternoon, November 4, in memory of Gary Lambert. Lambert (Nutty) joined Wamberal as a junior…
Marking important milestones
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid hosted a series of morning and afternoon teas during October to recognise people celebrating significant birthdays and wedding anniversary milestones. Held at Reid’s office,…