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More calls to end shark meshing

The Community Environment Network (CEN) is urging the NSW Government not to award any tenders for the 2023/2024 shark meshing program in NSW waters and to discontinue the “archaic and…


Aboriginal Advisory Committee confirmed

Central Coast Council has confirmed the makeup of its Aboriginal Advisory Committee which was officially endorsed at the Council meeting on July 25. The Aboriginal Advisory Committee has a mandate…





Walking for a cure

The Central Coast JDRF One Walk has been running since 2012 raising nearly $300,000 for research to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. The One Walk annual, national event…






Talk on ABC International

A talk on ABC International, an organisation within the ABC which produces and presents reports internationally, will be given on August 17 at Green Point. ABC International has a vitally…



Tea cup paintings on show

The Bay Gallery at Ettalong Beach is a hidden gem, featuring the work of six different artists. It features landscape, abstract and digital art as well as realism and contemporary…



Elaine’s gift to literacy

With over 40 years’ teaching experience, Elaine Alvin has put pen to paper and published a book on literacy especially aimed at helping young teachers and parents.  Now retired and…


Build a pond and frogs will come

If you’ve ever wanted to set up a frog-friendly garden habitat, here’s your chance. Sam Willis, chief executive officer of the Community Environment Network, will present at the Australian Plants…


Cheap energy an oxymoron

I am pleased that your correspondent in CCN 400 concedes that renewable energy is not free. In fact, cheap energy is an oxymoron. I would not consider Adelaide as a…