Recognised for 30 years of volunteering
Toni Brewster has been celebrated for 30 years of continuous voluntary service to the Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary. Brewster joined the auxiliary in 1994. To mark this very special occasion, Member…
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Graham claims bronze on the ‘dad podium’
Central Coast snow skier Matt Graham has made the 27th podium appearance of his career after taking bronze in the World Cup in Almaty, Kazakhstan. 2018 Olympic silver medallist Graham…
Pickleball craze arrives on Central Coast
Tomas Vana – also known as TV – is passionate about changing the Central Coast one pickleball game at a time. The certified pickleball coach is the Central Coast ambassador…
International award for Archibald
The Archibald by ALAND project in the heart of Gosford has been named the Best Mixed-Use Development in the Asia-Pacific at a glittering ceremony hosted by the International Property Awards…
Astrid’s artwork goes on show
Featured artist for March at the Heatherbrae Pies Art Gallery is Astrid Rosemergy. Heatherbrae Pies owner Russell Cox has been so impressed by interest in the monthly art exhibitions at…
Accolade for para swimmer Declan
Central Coast para swimmer Declan Budd has been named Athlete with a disability of the Year at the 2024 Regional Academies of Sport Inc (RASi) Awards. Held recently at the…
Asbestos remediation at old power station
Asbestos remediation work has begun at the former Munmorah Power Station site on Scenic Dr at Colongra. The work, being carried out by Generator Property Management (GPM) and Enviropacific Services,…
Legacy’s waterfront site up for sale
Central Coast Legacy has listed its iconic Gosford waterfront site for sale. The 11,000sqm block has housed the Legacy Retirement Village since the 1960s, providing accommodation for the widows and…
National tai chi championships at Niagara Park
The Australian Tai Chi Championships will be held at Niagara Park for the second successive year on March 15. Organiser Steve Heard, who runs Central Coast Yang Tai Chi, said…
Empire Bay a winner whatever the election outcome
Empire Bay is set to be a winner in this year’s Federal election, no matter who takes government. With an election date expected to be announced imminently, the Liberal Party…
Double defeat at home for Mariners’ men and women
It was a frustrating night for Central Coast Mariners fans at Industree Group Stadium on Friday, February 28, as both the men’s and women’s teams suffered disappointing losses in front…
Fascinating look at Sydney Opera House history
Central Coast author Melissa-Jane Fogarty’s children’s book Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History will be published by Hatchett Australia on March 23. The book, illustrated by Dylan Finney, also of…
Fruit Barn praised in Parliament
George’s Fruit Barn and Asian Grocer at Terrigal has been recognised in the Australian Parliament by Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid. Reid recognised the longevity of the business,…
West Gosford community digs deep for The Smith Family
The community has dug deep to help Officeworks West Gosford provide essential education support to 18 students impacted by poverty, by raising more than $12,800 for The Smith Family. Officeworks…
Navigating rough terrain in Somersby rescue
Just after 5pm on Saturday, February 22, Somersby Rural Fire Service flew into action to assist NSW Ambulance paramedics to extract a young patient from a walking track at Somersby…
Investigation into shoplifting
Help police identify this person An investigation is underway into an alleged stealing/shoplifting at the Total Tools store at Charmhaven. Tuggerah Lakes Police say that at about 5.20pm on Tuesday,…
Appeal for information about Shelly Beach theft
Tuggerah Lakes Police are hoping information from the community could help with their investigation into property stolen from a car at Shelly Beach. Between 4.40pm and 4.50pm on Sunday, February…
Firmed renewables our cheapest energy option
I would like to respond to Charles Hemmings’ letter on energy (CCN 476). He erroneously suggests that renewable energy may be ruinously costly. The CSIRO reviewed the costs of known…
Work starts on Tunkuwallin skatepark
Get ready to roll; construction of the highly anticipated Tunkuwallin Skatepark and Pump Track is set to begin in March. Located at 130 Kanangra Dr, Gwandalan, the $530,521 project has…
Sanctuary powers up to prepare for power outages
Calga’s Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary will have extra backup in case of a power outage thanks to a $15,000 Grant for Good from Ausgrid. The grants program is designed to help…