New bus charter company on Coast
Bus charter company CDC Charter has expanded to the Central Coast, marking a new chapter for the company and providing additional transport options for the region, along with the creation…
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Doyalson arrest over drugs and guns
A man has been charged over alleged drug and firearms offences following an investigation by Tuggerah Lakes Police. As part of an ongoing investigation into drug supply on the Central…
New creative Somersby space especially for makers
The Central Coast’s creative community has an exciting new home with the launch of the Artisan Estate Maker Shed, a welcoming space in Somersby that’s perfect for hobbyists and creative…
Fee-free TAFE set to continue
The Federal Government is set to introduce legislation to establish fee-free TAFE as an enduring feature of the national vocational education and training system. The legislation would see 100,000 fee-free…
Festival of Creativity at Red Tree Theatre
A smorgasbord of talent will be on display when Art At Work’s Festival of Creativity 2024 hits the Red Tree Theatre later this month. The event will take place daily…
Logical solution for economic committee
With the continued friction between the parties continuing in Council there has to be a logical solution satisfactory to both parties. Councillors Doug Eaton and Belinda Neal have to back…
New podcast connects with struggling mums
A new podcast that originated on the Central Coast has proved popular with parents everywhere. Creators and hosts of Does Mum Have a Name, Nicole Mazur and Deborah Peake, say…
Boost for Oasis Youth Services
Oasis Youth Services at Wyong has received $16,322 through the State Government’s Community Building Partnership program. Regional Manager Robyn Bust said the grant would be used to help replace existing…
New space for creativity and wellbeing
A new space for creativity, healing and personal transformation has opened at Woy Woy, with a program of events lined up to promote holistic wellbeing. Theia is the brainchild of…
Reliving Doris Day hits on stage at Avoca
Melinda Schneider will be on stage at Avoca Beach Theatre on November 24 to pay tribute to the legendary Doris Day. The world lost one of its biggest stars with…
Brentwood Village donation welcomed by cancer unit
Residents of Brentwood Village at Kincumber have donated a vital signs monitor to be used in Gosford Hospital’s Cancer Day Unit. Cancer Day Unit nurse unit manager Madeleine Papeix said…
Call for review of safety signs at The Entrance
Member for The Entrance David Mehan is calling for a review of safety signage at The Entrance Channel after an 11-year-old boy drowned when swept out to sea by a…
Bateau Bay residents’ new battle to save public toilets
Bateau Bay residents have a new battle on their hands after Central Coast Council revealed plans to demolish a toilet block on Blue Lagoon Reserve. Resident group Save Our Stairs…
Council “coalition” an improvement
Isn’t it strange that Geoff Mitchell, in his letter (CCN 463), is whingeing about a coalition forming to “run the council to the disenfranchisement of 50 per cent of Coast…blah,…
Mammoth undertaking to help tsunami victims
Peter Baines of Terrigal, founder of Australian charity Hands Across the Water, is set to embark on a monumental 1,400km journey by foot across Thailand to mark the 20th anniversary…
Woman hit by car at Gorokan
Police are appealing for information following an incident at Gorokan in which a woman was hit by a car. Emergency services were called to Marks Rd at about 11am on…
Constant disagreement at Council meeting
Having read the editorial in CCN on October 31 (CCN 462), I contacted the two journalists who were present at (the Council) meeting on October 29; I think we all…
Let’s all help keep our waterways safe
EDITORIAL This week, our hearts go out to a family from Western Sydney whose 11-year-old son and brother was swept out to sea at The Entrance on November 3. As…
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
BOOK REVIEW With my husband’s permission, I have really started a new love affair with my new author Matt Haig – and it’s been for the past couple of years…
Harrowing yet inspirational tale about kindness
Wen Gibson Koolewong writer Wen Gibson will launch her memoir on Saturday, November 9 – a book recounting her journey from extreme childhood trauma to a life of kindness, giving…