Comicon hits the Central Coast
The region’s biggest celebration of all things pop culture returns as Central Coast Comicon 2025 takes over The Entertainment Grounds in Gosford this Saturday, May 17, with a jam-packed day…
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M1 shutdown after major crash
An investigation is underway following a serious multi-vehicle crash on the Hawkesbury River Bridge at Mooney Mooney during morning peak hour traffic on Thursday, May 8. Brisbane Water Highway Patrol…
Charged over stabbing
Two people have been charged over the alleged stabbing of a man at North Gosford on Tuesday, May 13. At about 6.30am, emergency services were called to the carpark of…
Possible steps for beach protection; experts to be called in
WPA president said it was the right decision for the safety of the whole community. But emergency works won’t proceed just yet.
Drag bingo returns to Fun Haus
Drag Bingo returns to the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford this Thursday, May 15, promising a wild night of outrageous fun, cheeky banter, and high-energy bingo. This month’s mayhem features…
Water rates consultation “biased and manipulative” says Brooks
An attendee at a Central Coast Council public consultation on water rates held on May 1 has complained to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART), saying inaccurate…
Gladys the musical comes to Laycock Street
Tia Wilson will star in Gladys: A Musical Affair at the Laycock Street Community Theatre in August. The team behind the Gladys Covid videos presents the new musical comedy about…
Free girls’ futsal program launches
Central Coast Council has launched its Girls’ Futsal Program as part of the Girls in the Game initiative in Term 2 2025. The free 10-week program for girls aged 10-16…
Aged care home sells for $3.8M
Western Australian aged care service provider Roshana Care has invested $3.8M to buy the vacant aged care home adjoining the Brentwood Village Retirement Village in Kincumber. The 30-year-old aged care…
Gonski and Roberts are new patrons for NAISDA
Rhoda Roberts and David Gonski have been appointed as new patrons on the NAISDA Foundation. Chaired by Douglas Nicol, the Foundation works closely with NAISDA to support excellence and innovation…
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
BOOK REVIEW Charlotte McConaghy’s latest novel, Wild Dark Shore, is a gripping literary mystery set on a remote island near Antarctica. McConaghy’s books always show us how literature can be…
Chamber looks forward to roadworks on Peninsula
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the re-election of Federal Member for Roberston Dr Gordon Reid and looks forward to seeing the fulfilment of Labor promises for the Peninsula. “Dr…
Accolade for education trailblazer
Avoca Beach resident Phoebe Britten has been awarded the prestigious Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Create Change Award at the 2025 7News Young Achiever Awards. The recognition honours her…
Alleged NDIS frauds
In June 2024 officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District commenced an investigation into alleged National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) fraud incidents on the Central Coast. On Thursday, May 1,…
Courtroom drama set to open
Woy Woy Little Theatre is set to raise the curtain on its latest production, Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution. The courtroom drama first appeared as a short story by…
Business NSW backs workers’ compensation reform
Business NSW Central Coast is backing reform to fix the growing concern among local businesses on the rising costs and operational challenges associated with the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, alongside…
Check out the Big Red Bus
Toukley Lions Club and Toukley Lions Ladies Auxiliary will host a Kidney Awareness Week fundraiser on Saturday, May 31, to support Lake Haven Lions Renal Unit. All proceeds of the…
New crisis support centre
The NSW Government is investing $7M in a new Core and Cluster refuge by CatholicCare on the Central Coast, which will include up to 10 self-contained units, with at least…
Major improvements to Wyong racecourse
As Wyong Race Club celebrates its 150th anniversary, it is also setting its sights firmly on the future with a significant capital works program rolling into the 2025/2026 financial year….
Special concerts set for Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Music Scholarship and Irvine Family Piano Scholarship Concerts will celebrate 20 years on Saturday, May 24. The day will celebrate two concerts – the Junior Showcase Concert…