Second year of budget surplus for Council
The 2022-23 financial results for Central Coast Council show a second year of budget surpluses following two years of losses during the financial crisis that put the Coast under administration…
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Alarm bells over The Entrance channel
Alarm bells are ringing for residents and businesses at The Entrance with many saying the channel and the lake are in the worse shape they’ve seen. The channel is almost…
Oktoberfest comes to Davistown
It’s time to break out the lederhosen for Oktoberfest at Davistown RSL on October 19, presented by Aunty Molly’s Seniors Entertainment Events. Host Toni Stevens has specialised in Oktoberfest entertainment…
Brooks slams water and sewer performance
A performance report into Central Coast Council’s Water and Sewer organisation has been slammed by resident Kevin Brooks, who highlighted nine decreases in performance but a summary that talked about…
Huge boost for Naughty Noodle
The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus has received $60,000 through the Federal Government’s Live Music Australia Program, which supports quality original Australian live music. Member for Robertson Gordon Reid MP said…
Huge fine uncalled for by Council
I read with interest the story Disability driver urges council to show common sense (CCN 409) by Terry Collins. I too have been fined $283 by Central Coast Council. I…
Kickstart for men’s shed extensions
The Green Point Broadland’s Men’s Shed has celebrated its second year of operation and is set to expand, thanks to $7,030 in funding from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program….
Pressure mounts over off-leash dog areas
With consultation on Central Coast Council’s revised draft Dogs in Open Spaces Action Plan now having closed, Terrigal Haven Dogs and Friends have issued a last-minute plea to Administrator Rik…
Nursing services brought to your door
With more than 24 per cent of the population in and around Gosford over the age of 65 or living with a disability, a recent Roy Morgan survey demonstrates an…
Chinese International joins Mariners
Chinese International soccer player Wurigumula is set to join the Central Coast Mariners ahead of the upcoming Liberty A-League Women’s season. The forward joins the club from the Chinese Super…
Keeping Avoca Beach clean thanks to local initiative
About 10kg of rubbish was collected at Avoca Beach on Sunday, September 24, as part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Plastic Free Avoca Beach, together with an army of…
Frantastics triumph at Norfolk Island
Locally-based performance group The Frantastics have taken out two major prizes at the Norfolk Island Theatre Festival that concluded on Sunday, October 1. The Central Coast group won an adjudicator’s…
Reptile Park’s 75th birthday weekend
The Australian Reptile Park officially launched its 75th birthday weekend on September 29 with a VIP event. Guests included Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch, Park owners Robyn and John Weigel…
An ASIO spy’s life revealed at Wagstaffe Hall
The secret life and times of one of Australia’s most enigmatic spies Mercia Masson will be discussed at Wagstaffe Hall on Sunday afternoon, October 8. The event will celebrate the…
Club grants for community benefit
Central Coast clubs in the Mounties Group have collectively pledged $74,189 to support various organisations and projects dedicated to making a positive impact on the local community. Halekulani Bowling Club,…
Comedy hypnotist set to dazzle
Direct from the UK, international comedy hypnotist Peter Powers is back in Australia – and he’s headed for The Art House on Saturday, October 14. Powers’ live stage show draws…
Goalkeeper Chloe Carmichael latest signing for Mariners
The Central Coast Mariners are excited to announce the signing of young goalkeeper Chloe Carmichael on a scholarship contract ahead of the upcoming A-League Women’s season. The 20-year-old has most…
Hugo the tortoise celebrates turning 73
Beloved Hugo the Galapagos tortoise, the oldest resident at Australian Reptile Park, has hit the massive milestone of turning 73 years old. The day was full of celebration, with keepers…
Expert speaker on family history
Fresh from attending the recent Family History State Conference, author Danielle Lautrec will be the guest speaker at a Central Coast Family History Society (CCFHS) seminar on October 7. “I…
Changes to high-rise units at Long Jetty vetoed
Revised architectural plans for a high-rise residential development at Long Jetty have been knocked back by the Local Planning Panel. The developer wanted to eliminate in-ground basement car parking and…