Dangerous plan to pair venomous snakes a success
In an incredibly dangerous procedure, the Australian Reptile Park’s venom team has paired two Darwin King Brown snakes together for mating. Known as one of Australia’s deadliest snakes, the King…
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Fireproof your home before Summer
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging Central Coast residents to book a safety visit through Fire and Rescue NSW ahead of a predicted hot, dry Summer. Reid said it…
Michelle’s message: take the test it could save your life
San Remo’s Michelle Young is more than happy to lend her voice to the Australian Government’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Part of the program is an awareness campaign to…
Man in court over indecent exposure
A man has been refused bail to appear in Wyong Local Court on charges of alleged indecent exposure. At about 7pm on Tuesday, October 24, police attended a property on…
Terrigal dancers to shine in Schools Spectacular
Two Terrigal dance students are among only 149 students statewide chosen to perform as featured artists and dancers at the Schools Spectacular’s 40th anniversary show, Fabulous. The students, Terrigal High…
Paull wins full A-League deal with Mariners
The Central Coast Mariners have announced 20-year-old centre back Nathan Paull has had his contract upgraded from a scholarship to a full Isuzu UTE A-League deal. After joining from Sydney FC’s academy…
Sport clubs urged to apply for funding
Community sports clubs in the Wyong electorate are being encouraged to apply for funding to purchase new equipment, upgrade facilities, and deliver programs as part of the Local Sport Grant…
Potential job losses would have ripple effect
EDITORIAL: This last week the communities surrounding Lisarow and Wyong have been shaken by the news of potential job losses at Sara Lee and the Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital. These…
Three medals for dragonboat club
Deepwater Dragonboat Club at Saratoga has recently returned from the 19th Australian Masters Games in Adelaide, bringing home a gold medal and two bronzes. The games, held every two years,…
Council gets behind surf life saving
Central Coast Council has given $116,000 to Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) and individual sponsorships of $6,500 to each of the 15 Surf Life Saving Clubs on the Coast….
Young man dies in Kariong crash
An investigation is underway after a man died following a crash at Kariong on Thursday, October 26. Emergency services were called to Woy Woy Rd at about 3.25pm following reports…
New home for Parma wallabies
The Australian Reptile Park has transferred two Parma wallabies to its sister conservation organisation Aussie Ark in the Barrington Tops. The wallabies were born at the Park and were part…
Mariners’ thrilling win over Bali United
In a scintillating clash that left fans on the edge of their seats, the Central Coast Mariners seized the top spot in Group G of the AFC with a commanding…
We need vandal-proof street signs
In reply to Unnecessary street signs by Andrew McDonald (CCN 412), I do not know what the situation is in other parts of the Central Coast, but on the Peninsula…
Boost for Saratoga Medical Centre
The Saratoga Medical Centre has received $25,000 from the Federal Government’s Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program to update its IT systems. The program is investing $220M in grant…
Coast Shelter to hold Christmas fundraiser
Coast Shelter will hold a special Christmas fundraiser on November 16 as the festive season approaches. Christmas for a Cause invites local businesses, corporate partners and Coasties from all walks…
Life membership for former Diggers CEO
Former Ettalong Diggers CEO Bill Jackson has been awarded a Life Membership of the club. He was presented with a badge by Club Chairman John Wood at the club’s recent…
Sports club funding up for grabs
Grassroots sporting clubs across the Central Coast are being encouraged to apply for funding under the Local Sport Grants Program. Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said $50,000 was on offer…
Reid speaks out against seawall in Federal Parliament
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has spoken against a seawall for Wamberal Beach in Federal Parliament, ahead of a meeting planned for Sunday, November 5, to discuss the next steps…
Two people burned in house fire
Two rescue helicopters were called in to airlift a man and woman suffering burns to hospital on Thursday, October 26. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter critical care team was called in…