Industry festival a huge success
The Central Coast’s leading manufacturers, food producers and related service providers came together at Mingara Recreation Club on March 6 and 7 to “Connect to Grow” at the Central Coast…
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Facebook exits local news commitments
In the evolving landscape of digital media, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) by big tech firms has in effect drawn new battle lines against local news publishers. Last week…
Five ways to be water wise
Did you know turning the tap off while brushing your teeth can save five litres of water per minute? That is just one of five tips shared by Central Coast…
Will this really kill PEP 11?
The Central Coast is one step closer to a PEP 11-free future with the recent passage of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Sea Bed Mining and Exploration) Bill 2024…
Taste the Coast festival planned for May
The Entertainment Grounds will present the inaugural Taste the Coast food festival on Sunday, May 5. Local food and beverage experts from across the region have been invited to showcase…
Walking Football Tournament at Tuggerah
The annual Walking Football Tournament will be held at the Tuggerah Soccer 5s venue on Saturday, March 16, at 9.30am, sponsored by Central Coast Ancient Mariners and Central Coast Mariners….
Man charged following extensive police chase
A man was expected to appear in court on Wednesday, March 13, after being charged following a pursuit with police on the Central Coast on Tuesday, March 12. At about…
Central Coast hospital wait times remain among the worst in NSW
While wait times at both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals have improved in the past 12 months, some benchmarks remain among the worst in NSW. The latest Bureau of Health Information…
Home building cools on Central Coast
Home building across the Central Coast cooled slightly in 2023, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA). HIA Hunter Executive Director Craig Jennion said latest ABS figures showed the total…
Man dies at Coast beach
A man has died after being pulled from the surf at Cabbage Tree Harbour, near Norah Head. Just after 9.45am on Wednesday, March 13, emergency services were called to the…
Our LGA fourth worst in state for dog attacks
There were 54 dog attack incidents reported on the Central Coast from October-December 2023, a recent report shows. Seven people were involved in serious attacks and less serious attacks involved…
Chamber urges Government action on revitalisation projects
Gosford and Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) is urging the NSW Government to allocate funding in the May State Budget to advance the Gosford waterfront redevelopment project and the TAFE campus…
IPART to investigate councils’ financial modelling
The NSW Government has asked the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to investigate and report on the financial model for councils in NSW. The draft Terms of Reference sets…
Gifted pianist in recital on the Coast
Laycock Street Community Theatre will present versatile young pianist Josh Hooke in recital on April 5. Presented in association with Musica Viva, Evocations uses the power of the piano to…
Don’t leave fishing lines and nets behind
The NSW Government and Central Coast Council are asking residents to remove old fishing lines and nets following the recent death and injury of endangered birds. A threatened shorebird recently…
Street closure could cause traffic chaos at Bateau Bay
Some residents are incensed that Central Coast Council has closed Yakalla St at Bateau Bay until July as it prepares for repairs to a road bridge over a flood drain….
New board wants to see more people enjoying wetlands
The NSW Crown Lands Department has appointed a new board to manage the Central Coast Wetlands-Pioneer Dairy. Board members are Jed Field (Chairperson), Allan Benson (Deputy Chairperson), Sam Willis (Secretary),…
Plan to care for elderly in Lower Hawkesbury
River Cares is joining forces with Mable Services to create local jobs while caring for the elderly and people living with disability in Spencer and surrounds. “For too long Spencer…
Last Smiles on Dials for the season
Central Coast Disabled Surfers (DSACC) will hold their last event for the season on Saturday, April 6, at Umina Beach. The group needs large volunteer numbers to make the Smiles…
Fun Haus hosts Women’s Health Centre
Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) held its International Women’s Health Day (IWD) event at the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus Factory in Gosford on Thursday, March 7. Speakers included…