Paraplegic mum and disabled daughter humbled by campaign to help
A fundraiser has been launched to help a paraplegic single mother and her disabled daughter at Bateau Bay who have lost their only form of transport. More than 30 years…
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Terrigal boardwalk closed for remedial works
The Terrigal boardwalk will be closed from Monday to Friday each week until the end of July for remedial works to be undertaken due to rock stability concerns. Central Coast…
Major boost for community groups
Twenty-nine community groups in the Dobell electorate will share in $66,225 in funding through the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants. Administered through the Department of Social Services, Volunteer Grants are part…
Dami Im heads for Avoca
Australia fell in love with her when she represented the nation at Eurovision in 2016 and next month Dami Im will appear at Avoca Beach Theatre as part of a…
Beautiful camera work on show at Top Shot exhibition
Some of the best amateur, enthusiast and professional photographers in NSW are set to showcase their work on the Central Coast as part of the NSW Top Shot Exhibition and…
United Nations alerted to power station health risks
Central Coast and Lake Macquarie environmental group, Future Sooner, has invited the United Nations Special Rapporteur to a meeting to discuss health implications for local residents from coal-fired power stations,…
Liberal Party’s ‘No’ stance questionable
The policy of the Federal Liberal Party to argue against the Voice Referendum is questionable on several grounds. The latest argument, presented by Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton, that a…
Waves dance parties a huge success
Organisers of the Waves Inclusive Dance Parties celebrated the first anniversary of the event by holding another Inclusive Dance Party at the Central Coast Leagues Club on June 2. The…
Grant is music to the ears of choristers
Vocal group Coastal a Cappella is set for some professional coaching, thanks to the Greater Bank’s #GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program, which has now given away more than $100,000 to community…
Help support Because We Care Boutique
The Because We Care Boutique is the only service of its kind on the Central Coast and will hold a garage sale on July 1 to help fund its efforts….
Acoustic song nights at the Lake House
The Entrance Lake House is set to host a bi-monthly singer/songwriter night showcasing rising local musicians and the stories behind their original songs in an intimate evening of music. Supported…
Bring out your inner Lego master
In the wake of the Lego Masters TV show, the 3 Villages community group will hold a brick fair on June 17. The event will be a fundraiser for the…
Writers Festival deemed a massive success
The Words on the Waves Writers Festival has been deemed a huge success by authors, event organisers and participants. Over 50 authors from all over the country took part in…
Hospital kiosk open for business again
After being closed for 18 months following COVID-19 lockdowns and renovations, the Woy Woy Hospital Auxiliary Kiosk is once again open and serving the community. Open from 10am until 2pm…
Uni in world’s top 30 for sustainable development goals
The University of Newcastle has achieved some significantly high global rankings demonstrating positive results for the university’s commitment to sustainability. Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (THE) were released on Friday,…
Ferry suspended as Crouch calls for dredging of Ettalong channel
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has called on the State Government to provide a timeline for future dredging of the Ettalong channel, with ferry services again disrupted this week. On…
EOIs open for Ephemeral Art Trail
Expressions of interest (EOIs) from artists, groups and community organisations wanting to take part in this year’s Ephemeral Art Trail at Pearl Beach will close at midnight on Sunday, June…
Old asbestos shed goes up in flames
Just after 11am on Friday, June 2 multiple fire brigades, ambulance and police were called out to Glen Rd, Ourimbah, to deal with an asbestos structure which was destroyed by…
Taking the leap to raise funds for Westpac Helicopter Service
Five business leaders and one brave community leader took the leap on June 2, abseiling down Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, to raise funds for the Westpac Helicopter Service. The event not…
It’s never too late to learn a trade
Among a cohort of youthful apprentices, 55-year-old apprentice glazier Ilias Kontogiannis is defying age barriers and proving that experience is an invaluable asset. The Tumbi Umbi local enrolled in Certificate…