Terry named Coast’s volunteer of the year
Surf lifesaving patrol captain and rugby league first aider Terry Vella has been named 2023 Central Coast Senior Volunteer of the Year for his dedication to safety on the sand,…
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Mariners crush Filipino opposition in Gosford
Mark Jackson’s debut as head honcho couldn’t have gone any better for the Mariners, as they crushed Filipino outfit Stallion Laguna 9-1 in a scintillating display at Industree Group Stadium…
Crossroads Chamber Music Festival returns to the Central Coast
The beloved three-day Crossroads Chamber Music Festival returns to the Central Coast this weekend with an exhilarating program of five concerts, under the artistic direction of violin virtuoso Madeleine Easton.The program…
Coastal Twist a raging success
Despite temperatures soaring to 14 degrees above average on Sunday, October 1, for its signature Fair Day, the 2023 Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts & Culture Festival was a huge success…
Boost for Peninsula Swans
The Woy Woy Peninsula Swans have received $2,500 through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. The club will use the grant funding to buy canteen equipment including a chest freezer…
Get active at San Remo and Blue Haven
More than 150 sport, active recreation and physical activity opportunities have been unveiled as part of Get Active San Remo and Blue Haven this October. The initiative, returning for its…
Caring for patients in their own homes
Gosford Hospital Auxiliary has donated a handheld doppler for the Hospital in the Home Service (HiTH). HiTH Clinical Nurse Educator Marte Viljoen, said the doppler, which is worth $5,500, will…
Donation for Allawah House
The Older Women’s Network (OWN) Deepwater Woy Woy has delivered goods valued at just over $650 to Allawah House at East Gosford. The gift comprised 10 sets of quilt cover…
Learn about CareFlight at free family day
Residents will have the chance to gain an insight into how CareFlight keeps the community safe at a special community event at Halekulani Bowling Club on Sunday, October 8. The…
Council grants for nine groups
Sport and Christmas events are the big winners in the latest funding from Central Coast Council’s Community Support Grant Program. Christmas spirit is alive and well with a $1,782 grant…
Wyong pool reopens with a new look
Wyong Olympic Pool reopened to the public on October 3, just in time for a very hot Spring and Summer season. Swimmers will be greeted with refreshed and upgraded facilities…
Walking to save young women with heart disease
At the age of just 36 and with two children aged 11 months and three years, Jen O’Neil, of Gosford, never thought she would be a candidate for a heart…
More than 47,000 attend Koori Knockout
More than 47,000 people flocked to the Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreational Complex over the long weekend for the 2023 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout. Hosted by Central Coast…
Updated DA for eight Blackwall units
A revised development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council to build eight two-storey units over a double block in Memorial Ave, Blackwall. The proposed housing at 59-61 Memorial…
Yes signs defaced by No campaigners
Perhaps now that mining magnate billionaire, Clive Palmer, has pledged $2M to the No campaign, they’ll be able to afford their own coreflutes, rather than spray painting NO over VOTE…
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,…
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…