Bateau Bay residents want their missing stairs back
The case of the disappearing stairs leading to a popular Bateau Bay reserve has infuriated residents who are demanding Central Coast Council reinstate the stairs it took away. The reserve,…
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Supporting Aussie music at Avoca theatre
The Avoca Beach Theatre has received $49,237 from the Federal Government’s Live Music Australia Program, which supports quality original Australian live music. The money will be used to improve stage…
Memorial for Tuggerah Lakes policeman
A bench seat overlooking Soldiers Beach with a memorial plaque for Aaron Dalla Costa will forever be a place for people to sit and remember him in one of his…
Man, 82, killed when hit by car
A man has been charged with dangerous driving and high-range drink driving after an 82-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car and killed near Warnervale on Monday night. Just after…
New visitor centre rises from the ashes
The new Mangrove Creek Dam Visitor Centre is finally open to the public. There’s a new interactive visitor education centre, accessible family-friendly amenities, a children’s play space and a revitalised…
Second year of budget surplus for Council
The 2022-23 financial results for Central Coast Council show a second year of budget surpluses following two years of losses during the financial crisis that put the Coast under administration…
Alarm bells over The Entrance channel
Alarm bells are ringing for residents and businesses at The Entrance with many saying the channel and the lake are in the worse shape they’ve seen. The channel is almost…
Oktoberfest comes to Davistown
It’s time to break out the lederhosen for Oktoberfest at Davistown RSL on October 19, presented by Aunty Molly’s Seniors Entertainment Events. Host Toni Stevens has specialised in Oktoberfest entertainment…
Brooks slams water and sewer performance
A performance report into Central Coast Council’s Water and Sewer organisation has been slammed by resident Kevin Brooks, who highlighted nine decreases in performance but a summary that talked about…
Huge boost for Naughty Noodle
The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus has received $60,000 through the Federal Government’s Live Music Australia Program, which supports quality original Australian live music. Member for Robertson Gordon Reid MP said…
Huge fine uncalled for by Council
I read with interest the story Disability driver urges council to show common sense (CCN 409) by Terry Collins. I too have been fined $283 by Central Coast Council. I…
Kickstart for men’s shed extensions
The Green Point Broadland’s Men’s Shed has celebrated its second year of operation and is set to expand, thanks to $7,030 in funding from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program….
Pressure mounts over off-leash dog areas
With consultation on Central Coast Council’s revised draft Dogs in Open Spaces Action Plan now having closed, Terrigal Haven Dogs and Friends have issued a last-minute plea to Administrator Rik…
Nursing services brought to your door
With more than 24 per cent of the population in and around Gosford over the age of 65 or living with a disability, a recent Roy Morgan survey demonstrates an…
Chinese International joins Mariners
Chinese International soccer player Wurigumula is set to join the Central Coast Mariners ahead of the upcoming Liberty A-League Women’s season. The forward joins the club from the Chinese Super…
Keeping Avoca Beach clean thanks to local initiative
About 10kg of rubbish was collected at Avoca Beach on Sunday, September 24, as part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Plastic Free Avoca Beach, together with an army of…
Frantastics triumph at Norfolk Island
Locally-based performance group The Frantastics have taken out two major prizes at the Norfolk Island Theatre Festival that concluded on Sunday, October 1. The Central Coast group won an adjudicator’s…
Reptile Park’s 75th birthday weekend
The Australian Reptile Park officially launched its 75th birthday weekend on September 29 with a VIP event. Guests included Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch, Park owners Robyn and John Weigel…
An ASIO spy’s life revealed at Wagstaffe Hall
The secret life and times of one of Australia’s most enigmatic spies Mercia Masson will be discussed at Wagstaffe Hall on Sunday afternoon, October 8. The event will celebrate the…
Club grants for community benefit
Central Coast clubs in the Mounties Group have collectively pledged $74,189 to support various organisations and projects dedicated to making a positive impact on the local community. Halekulani Bowling Club,…