Controversy over sex education book and 92-year-old Ourimbah nursery owner
Christian Boes is no stranger to the birds and the bees, though he never expected the backlash he has had from a promotional offering at his Ourimbah nursery where he…
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No funding for problem intersection
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has slammed the NSW Government for not providing any funding for a road study at the intersection of Wards Hill Rd and Empire Bay Dr…
Buskers shine at The Entrance
The Entrance came alive to the sound of music on Sunday, September 24, as dozens of entertainers took to the stage to compete in the Central Coast heat of the…
Patonga fire burns six hectares
Crews were on the ground from late afternoon on Sunday, September 24, and throughout Monday fighting a bushfire which had spread over six hectares at Little Wobby near Patonga. With…
Free dresses for school formals
Northlakes High School Leo Club will run its Belle of the Ball initiative again for the fifth consecutive year with about 80 full-length formal dresses on offer for high school…
Planning group blasts draft Infrastructure Contribution Plan
Central Coast Council’s Draft Local Infrastructure Contribution Plan is the latest example of residents and ratepayers being “kept in the dark and fed peanuts”, according to the Central Coast Community…
A whale of a season
It’s been a bumper whale watching season, with an estimated 40,000 humpback whales spotted off Central Coast waters making their way north on their annual migration to breed in the…
Call to stop logging and create “reserve”
A petition calling for a total ban of Forestry Corporation logging in Ourimbah State Forest collected almost 1,200 signatures in just three weeks and has now been presented to the…
Reflections officially takes over Norah Head Reserve
Reflections Holiday Parks held a special get-together at sunset on Wednesday, September 20, at Norah Head Lighthouse to mark its transition as the new caretaker of the much-loved reserve. Guests…
Community meeting on environmental concerns
Community Voice Australia- Central Coast hosted a community event titled Protect our Forests and Sacred Lands on September 16, where issues of environmental concern in the region were discussed. Held…
Fun and sun at Coastie Carnie Fair Day
Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of humanity and connection at this year’s Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts and Culture Festival, the Coastie Carnie Fair Day. Be prepared for a day…
William Brothers reprise rock ‘n’ roll hits
Twist & Shout, a salute to rock ‘n’ roll starring the internationally renowned Williams Brothers, is coming to The Art House Wyong on October 21. One of Australia’s most successful…
Health team helps close the gap
An evaluation of a local key health initiative underpinned by the National Agreement on Closing the Gap has found the program is achieving its desired outcome of improving life outcomes…
Top Blokes trivia helps men’s mentoring
Umina Beach Rotary is again incredibly excited to be sponsoring the Top Blokes Trivia Night on November 18 for International Men’s Day. International Men’s Day is a global awareness day…
Farewell to firefighter Fred after 50 years
His younger colleagues lovingly call him the dinosaur and after five decades of serving the public, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Station Officer Fred Parkhouse has called time on his…
Spamalot was a joy
I had the good fortune to see Wyong Musical Theatre Company’s recent wonderful production of Spamalot – what a joy. For people my age the comedy group Monty Python revolutionised…
Avoca Beach takes out rugby premiership
Avoca Beach defeated the Razorbacks by a narrow margin of 17-16 to take out the Central Coast Rugby Union championship on September 23. The two teams went point for point…
Three new signings – including a Matilda
The Central Coast Mariners are continuing to sign outstanding players for their Women’s A-League team, with Matildas forward Kyah Simon joining the club. The 32-year-old has spent two years with…
Highlighting seniors’ rights
The Because We Care Boutique will hold a special Seniors Community Morning Tea event on Monday, November 6, from 10am-11.30am at The Berkeley Centre, Glenning Valley. The event will feature…
Koala joey thriving after urgent rescue
After finding herself as a surrogate mother to an adorable little koala joey, the Australian Reptile Park’s own ‘koala whisperer’, Hayley Shute, has been pondering over what to name the…