Dredging of Ettalong Channel finally underway
The Faucon has landed and dredging is finally underway at Ettalong Channel, with work expected to be completed by the end of October. McQuade Marine put the vessel Faucon to…
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New student behaviour policy welcomed
Central Coast Council P&C (CCC P&C) has welcomed the announcement that a new policy to manage student behaviour and support safe and positive learning environments will be available to NSW…
Lions tackle public seating
When local Lion Jim Watts, who is 195cm tall, commented that many picnic sets around the area were “only viable for the local leprechauns”, Green Point Avoca Lions Club took…
First Nations Health and Wellness Framework
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched its 2023-2028 First Nations Health and Wellness Framework. Building upon previous cultural engagement activities, the framework…
Four new joeys make an appearance
The Australian Reptile Park’s koala conservation breeding program has had another big year, with four new bundles of joy making an appearance. Affectionately known as the Fluffy Foursome, the four…
Council’s new Community Engagement Plan
Central Coast Council has launched an annual Community Engagement Plan 2023-24 which will include progress reports to Council as part of the Operational Plan. The Community Engagement Plan seeks to…
State award for college’s dance-story
Green Point Christian College’s 2023 Wakakirri performance The Tree of Hope has received a state award, to be presented at an Awards Showcase on September 7. The students have been…
Killcare Surf Club to hold Open Day
Killcare Surf Club will hold a Community Day at the start of the summer season on September 24. Visitors will be able to see their local surf club in action…
Marge celebrates her 100th birthday
Marge Furze was guest of honour at a special celebration at the Ken Duncan Art Gallery on Tuesday, August 22, ahead of her 100th birthday on August 26, with a…
NPWS hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park, south of Killcare Heights, starting Friday, August 25. The 56-hectare burn…
Be water wise, urges Council
In the wake of World Water Week (August 20-24) and with severe fire predictions for the coming summer season, Central Coast Council is asking residents to be water wise and…
Central Coast business delivers for Daffodil Day
Central Coast courier Waine Vella has a special motivation to help the Cancer Council with its annual spring fundraiser, Daffodil Day on August 31. The day will be especially poignant…
Give First Nations people a fair go
As a migrant, Nalini in issue 403 (A migrants view) might have missed the fact that the First Nations people were massacred at worst and discriminated against at best. Migrants’…
Council walks the talk on affordable housing
Central Coast Council is pushing ahead to deliver the next stage of its ground-breaking Central Coast Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy. Council resolved at its August 22 meeting to progress…
New trains to be running by next year
Central Coast commuters will soon be in for a smoother ride, with the NSW Government reaching a vital agreement to get the full complement of New Intercity Fleet trains on…
Terrigal and Avoca Beach battle for minor premiership
Terrigal and Avoca Beach are neck and neck at the top of the points ladder as Central Coast Rugby heads into its final round this Saturday, August 26. The two…
Library contract awarded to local construction company
The construction contract for the new Gosford Regional Library has been awarded to local company North Construction & Building, with local sub-contractors to be employed, keeping money local and supporting…
Our Nicola set to take on the world
Nicola Olyslagers nee McDermott is set to take on the world’s best high jumpers in this year’s World Athletics Championships and fans can watch it live. The 2023 World Athletic…
UDIA welcomes new focus on housing
Chair of the Central Coast Chapter of Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Caine King, has welcomed an announcement from the State Government that the Department of Planning and Environment…
Central Coast Crusaders earn a place in semi-finals
The Central Coast Crusaders Waratah Youth League teams are tasting playoffs once again with both teams doing more than enough this season to earn themselves a spot in the semi-finals. …