Rise in car number plate theft
Police say there has been an increase across the Central Coast in the theft of car registration plates. They are advising the use of anti-theft, one-way screws to prevent this…
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Marine Rescue’s busiest September on record
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state have experienced their busiest September on record, with 21 rescues on the Central Coast alone. Statewide, the service completed 361 rescue missions and…
Welcome news for Central Coast farmers
Central Coast hinterland farmers will no longer be required to seek planning approval when they operate with more than 100 visitors at a time, under newly amended agritourism policy. Minister…
A giant tinderbox on our doorstep
The Camp Ourimbah group is urging residents to report Ourimbah State Forest to the Rural Fire Service as a potential fire hazard, with hot dry conditions forecast throughout Summer. “In…
Men walk it off in Terrigal
The grassroots community-based mental health support initiative Walk It Off is coming to Terrigal. Organiser Craig Ball says Walk It Off is a safe place to connect and find non-judgemental…
Career change for veteran Jack
TAFE NSW is delivering a pipeline of workers in the community service industry, with Ourimbah campus student Jack Brown almost set to enter the field. The 34-year-old veteran has almost…
Case of missing Bateau Bay stairs continues
Following Central Coast Council’s controversial decision to remove stairs allowing access to a popular Bateau Bay reserve, Council has now barricaded the remaining set of stairs allowing access from the…
Small Business Month events
Coastal Towns Business Chamber will host two events during Small Business Month. On October 19, the annual Small Business Month Expo will be held at The Ary, Toukley, sponsored by…
Embracing the essence of democracy
EDITORIAL: We have been asked to go to polling booths this week to have our say on the referendum question and next year we will be asked to elect a…
Steering Bouddi peninsula into carbon-free future
A new group has been set up to help the Hardys Bay, Killcare, Killcare Heights, Pretty Beach and Wagstaffe community develop a plan to cut carbon emissions. Electrify Bouddi will…
Free shingles vaccination from November
From November 1 thousands of Central Coast residents will have free access to the best protection against shingles through one of the most comprehensive and widely available vaccination programs in…
Film reveals musical talents of Spike Milligan
A short film based on the musical prowess of renowned comedian and Woy Woy legend Spike Milligan is attracting worldwide interest. Central Coast based musician, composer and producer Greg Englert…
Time to get serious about affordable housing
Following the release of the recent report from the NSW Productivity Commissioner, Building More Homes Where People Want to Live, Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) is calling on all…
Major works on Racecourse Rd
Motorists might notice traffic disruptions along Racecourse Rd from October 11-14. Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is working with Eire Constructions to improve water and sewer infrastructure in West…
King leads Mariners A-League women
Taren King has been named as captain of the Central Coast Mariners A-League Women’s team ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 season. The centre defender will lead the side into its…
The Secret Book of Flora Lea
The historical fiction novel – The Secret Book of Flora Lea – was a real surprise for me. The author has been around a long time and this was her…
Cricket comp off to flying start
The Diggers at The Entrance 1st Grade Cricket Competition got off to a great start on Saturday, October 7, with some great performances on day one of the first games…
Sublime performances at Crossroads Festival
Chamber music fans were treated to sublime instrumental performances from Australia’s leading musicians in three stunning Gosford locations over the weekend of October 6-8, with the return of the Central…
Search for dangerous DV offenders
Logan Wymen Aaron Scriven Kristy Sampson Police have set up Operation Amarok to target dangerous domestic violence offenders and investigations are underway to locate numerous people who are wanted on…
Great Dolmio Cook-off to help feed Coast’s needy
Dolmio has transformed its Central Coast production facility’s commercial R&D kitchen into a Master Chef-worthy set for a meal-making marathon this week in honour of World Food Day on October…