New swimming enclosure for Woy Woy
The Woy Woy waterfront is set undergo an upgrade to make it more resilient to natural disasters thanks to a joint initiative by the Australian and NSW governments. Central Coast…
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Environmental award for Future Sooner
Future Sooner has been awarded the prestigious 2022 Environmental Justice Award in recognition of the achievements of the group and supporters over the past year. The award was presented by…
Reduced fees to find forever homes for pets
The RSPCA is on a mission to find forever homes for animals in their care at centres across NSW with adoption fees reduced to $29 this weekend, November 3-5. Adoptions…
$2.08M for GP practices on Coast
Seventy-six general practices across the Robertson and Dobell electorates have received grant funding of between $25,000 and $35,000 from the Federal Labor Government’s Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program…
Councils not to blame for housing crisis
NSW councils are sick of being scapegoated for the state’s housing crisis and have called for an urgent sit-down meeting with Premier Chris Minns, key Ministers and planning bureaucrats. Local…
Gosford CBD sewer upgrades on track
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is powering ahead with an extensive works program to ensure Gosford GBD can keep pace with growth over the next 30 years. Works to…
Mobile base stations get the go-ahead
New mobile base stations are set to be built at Wyoming and Matcham-Holgate subject to local planning approvals. With mobile coverage in the two areas being erratic for years, residents…
Two new childcare centres to cater for 232
There will be 232 new childcare places if two new centres are approved by Central Coast Council. One of the centres, for 112 children, is being planned on a vacant…
Heartfelt calls to reinstate stairs at Blue Lagoon Reserve
Central Coast Council has been urged to apply for NSW Government funding to reinstate stairs at the Blue Lagoon Reserve which it removed in early September. Member for The Entrance…
It’s called democracy
So, media outlets like Reuters have doubts (that) Australia is a civilised country and we are bigoted because the majority of the people voted No. Well, my answer to that…
Applauding the call for unity
I applaud the stance of Nalini Padmanabhan (CCN 413), particularly the call for us to unite and work towards our common interest as Australians. The best way to assist all…
Wellness day at Davistown
A Wellness Day will be held from 9am-2.30pm on Saturday, November 25, at Davistown Progress Hall. The day will feature food, coffee, live music and a host of activities for…
Singer Rick Price set for Avoca Beach as part of national tour
Australian singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rick Price has released a new EP Wayfaring Stranger to coincide with a national tour that will see him perform at Avoca Beach Theatre on…
Short films screening
Fresh from the 2023 Sydney Film Festival, a Your Planet Short Docs screening will be held at the Bays Community Hall on Sunday, November 5. The 11 short documentaries feature…
Investing in training addresses critical skills shortages
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride visited Ourimbah TAFE recently to discuss the National Skills Agreement, tour the hospitality facilities and meet the students….
Dog boarding centre at West Gosford
One of three industrial units on the corner of Yandina Rd and Tathra St, West Gosford, could be transformed to an animal boarding and training centre. The development application says…
Nominate now for youth awards
Nominations are now open for the Central Coast Youth Week Awards which will be presented at The Hub youth entertainment venue at Erina. The Youth Week Awards, which coincide with…
Mariners men fall short against Macarthur FC
In a highly anticipated Isuzu UTE A-League home ground clash, the Central Coast Mariners faced-off against Macarthur FC at Industree Group Stadium on Sunday, October 29. What unfolded was a…
Wet weather impacts cricket comp
Round Two of the Diggers The Entrance Two Day Men’s Cricket Competition on October 29 resulted in three wins and two draws, after two matches were cancelled due to inclement…
Special screening of Caddie
Enjoy a screening of the classic Australian film Caddie at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on Sunday, November 5, and chat with the film’s producer, Anthony Buckley, now a Central Coast…