Mariners Women go down to Jets in first match of season
Central Coast’s return to the A-League Women’s competition has been a dramatic one, with the Mariners going down 1-0 to Newcastle in an F3 derby that featured a rare double…
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Have your say on Coast’s bus services
Central Coast passengers will have the chance to speak with the NSW Government on what they want from their bus services this Friday, October 20, at special sessions to be…
Democracy editorial not accurate
I am writing in response to your editorial of Thursday, October 12 (CCN 411) in which you incorrectly use the term “participatory democracy” to describe our existing system of local…
Wamberal Beach land transfer angers SOS
The State Government has flagged the transfer of land at Wamberal Beach to Central Coast Council, despite a petition from residents arguing against the transfer. Five blocks of waterfront land…
Spotlight on breast cancer survivors
Since being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2016, Nicole Kruse of Tascott has been relentless in her determination to raise funds for research into the deadly disease. Member…
School site challenged to save Charmhaven bush
The location of a new $425M school at Charmhaven is being challenged by community groups because of its high-value biodiversity including an orchid found nowhere else in the world. Biodiversity…
Major boost for Delta Laboratories
Delta Laboratories at Somersby has received $25,000 through the Federal Government’s Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Program. The major medical and cosmetic manufacturing business employs more…
Boost for early childhood sector
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch says a boost of more than $12M to the state’s early childhood workforce is “fantastic” news for those wanting to enter the sector. Tesch said…
Shout out to carers
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said National Carers Week (October 15-21) with this year’s theme, Millions of Reasons to Care, was an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the vital work…
Elsie’s the best Kindy speaker on the Coast
Elsie Kendall is only six but is already conquering the art of public speaking. The Umina Beach Public School student recently beat hundreds of students across the region to take…
Don’t rezone land until after Council elections: CEN
The Community and Environment Network (CEN) is calling on Central Coast Council to defer its Draft Deferred Matters Lands Planning Proposal until after next year’s local government elections. CEN Chair…
Beer truck fire causes traffic gridlock
In the early hours of Saturday morning, October 14, multiple emergency services rushed to a truck fire northbound on the M1 Pacific Motorway just south of the Morisset interchange. Upon…
Poll on Austin Butler Reserve sale finally open
The online community poll on the future of Austin Butler Reserve at Woy Woy is now available until November 13. The contentious issue has been attracting a great deal of…
Woolworths backs Variety
Woolworths customers across the Central Coast will have the chance to donate to children’s charity Variety for the rest of the month in the supermarket’s annual Small Change Appeal. During…
Little Rippers rally for Redkite
Nathan Jepson of Forresters Beach is set to become a hairless hero when he waxes his back to raise funds and awareness for Redkite’s You Little Ripper campaign. Funds raised…
Grand dame of folk comes to Woy Woy
The grand dame of Australian folk music comes to the Peninsula on October 29, when the Troubadour Folk Club presents Judy Small and Anousha Victoire in concert at Everglades Country…
Country fair comes to Mangrove Mountain
The annual, fun-filled Mangrove Mountain & Districts Country Fair returns on Saturday, October 21, with a range of activities for the whole family. The Fair was started by the local…
Garage Sale Trail returns in November
It’s time to register your garage sale and block out the calendar for two big weekends this November, as the Garage Sale Trail returns to the Central Coast. Garage Sale…
Leave our green space alone
To the owners of Deepwater Plaza and their tenant Woolworths: hands off “green” public land in Woy Woy CBD. Commission a more responsible consultant to solve your claimed problems. Redevelop…
Lakes Festival set to make a splash
The Lakes Festival is set to once again make a splash across the entire Central Coast from November 3-12. The huge 10-day celebration of the region’s waterways includes more than…