Green Point student wins prestigious John Bell scholarship
Central Coast school student Luke Johnston was one of four winners to be selected for a John Bell Scholarship. Students from across Australia auditioned for the 2023 John Bell Scholarship…
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Next steps in getting rid of plastics
Members of the public are being invited to have their say on which plastic items the NSW Government should target to help minimise harm to the environment and human health….
Two Christmas Day drownings on Central Coast
Two people drowned on Central Coast beaches on Christmas Day. In the third confirmed drowning of the Summer, a man drowned at Umina Beach early on Christmas Day. At around…
Crystals & Mystics Fair at Gosford
The Summer edition of the Gosford Crystal, Creatives & Mystics Fair will provide a family friendly weekend at the Central Coast Leagues Club on January 6 and 7 from 10am-5pm….
Renewables no burden on taxpayers
I refer to the response to my letter (Consumers better off with renewables in CCN 417) by Charles Hemmings of Woy Woy (Someone has to pay for renewables – CCN…
Yuldea comes to Wyong
Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Yuldea will play at The Art House at Wyong in March as part of a NSW regional tour following its record-breaking debut season. Australia’s leading Aboriginal and…
CCU to hold Golf Day
Central Coast United (CCU) will hold its first-ever Golf Day at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club in February. The event will offer a day of golf, camaraderie and support…
New technology to help fight fires
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have taken possession of a new $2.5M Aerial Platform appliance which will provide extra fire protection across the Central Coast. The region’s firefighters have…
Growing pains see need for local collaboration and leadership
The Central Coast, a region celebrated for its natural beauty and vibrant community, is currently grappling with a series of growing pains that challenge our cherished way of life. A…
The Beautiful Girls to play Sunken Monkey
It might seem odd at first, but The Beautiful Girls, set to play the Sunken Monkey at Erina on January 26, is not a bevy of ladies – but rather…
Coast beaches accessible to all
A range of accessibility infrastructure improvements at Central Coast beaches is making it easier for locals and visitors with disability to take advantage of the region’s beachside hotspots over the…
Santa takes on new role as zookeeper
While Santa’s little helpers back at the North Pole are kept busy building toys and wrapping presents for the big day, Santa has flown across the world to take on…
Funding for three new Coast programs
Three projects aiming to deliver meaningful change on the Central Coast have received funding from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. They are Habitat for Humanity, Brave Foundation and Lung Foundation…
Stay safe around our waterways
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is urging residents and visitors taking advantage of the Coast’s myriad beaches, waterways and estuaries this Summer to put water safety first. She said each…
More to business than bottom line
Henry Chisholm (CCN 420) justifiably complains of Woolworths’ termination of 15-item-or-less fast lanes. However, he suggests that “many elderly shoppers will not use the self-serve checkouts as they are confused…
Take care on those busy roads
Central Coast holidaymakers heading north to Hexham, out west to Wagga or down the south coast are being reminded to plan ahead, to avoid peak travel times and to use…
Reassurance from Forestry Corporation
In response to the story Forest fire heightens residents’ fears (CCN 420) I wish to reassure the community that State forests are managed responsibly in line with strict regulations, with…
Music to instil a love of veggies
Summer@ The Art House will bring a crop of huge artists to the Coast but none quite so fresh as The Vegetable Plot. Part of the ABC Kids music family,…
Turtle hatchlings arrive for Christmas
Aussie Ark’s Conservation Ark facility, located on the grounds of the Australian Reptile Park at Somersby, has announced the successful laying of a batch endangered Manning River Turtles. The facility…
Concern over lack of flood preparedness
More than 200 people attended an information evening organised by the region’s State Emergency Services (SES) on December 18 to ensure they are prepared for future floods, but resident Guy…