Why should we be forced to vote?
Why should Australians be forced to vote for the Voice? I always thought we had a choice in this country but obviously not. We are being forced to vote Yes…
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A whale of a season
It’s been a bumper whale watching season, with an estimated 40,000 humpback whales spotted off Central Coast waters making their way north on their annual migration to breed in the…
Call to stop logging and create “reserve”
A petition calling for a total ban of Forestry Corporation logging in Ourimbah State Forest collected almost 1,200 signatures in just three weeks and has now been presented to the…
Reflections officially takes over Norah Head Reserve
Reflections Holiday Parks held a special get-together at sunset on Wednesday, September 20, at Norah Head Lighthouse to mark its transition as the new caretaker of the much-loved reserve. Guests…
Community meeting on environmental concerns
Community Voice Australia- Central Coast hosted a community event titled Protect our Forests and Sacred Lands on September 16, where issues of environmental concern in the region were discussed. Held…
Fun and sun at Coastie Carnie Fair Day
Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of humanity and connection at this year’s Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts and Culture Festival, the Coastie Carnie Fair Day. Be prepared for a day…
William Brothers reprise rock ‘n’ roll hits
Twist & Shout, a salute to rock ‘n’ roll starring the internationally renowned Williams Brothers, is coming to The Art House Wyong on October 21. One of Australia’s most successful…
Health team helps close the gap
An evaluation of a local key health initiative underpinned by the National Agreement on Closing the Gap has found the program is achieving its desired outcome of improving life outcomes…
Top Blokes trivia helps men’s mentoring
Umina Beach Rotary is again incredibly excited to be sponsoring the Top Blokes Trivia Night on November 18 for International Men’s Day. International Men’s Day is a global awareness day…
Farewell to firefighter Fred after 50 years
His younger colleagues lovingly call him the dinosaur and after five decades of serving the public, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Station Officer Fred Parkhouse has called time on his…
Spamalot was a joy
I had the good fortune to see Wyong Musical Theatre Company’s recent wonderful production of Spamalot – what a joy. For people my age the comedy group Monty Python revolutionised…
Avoca Beach takes out rugby premiership
Avoca Beach defeated the Razorbacks by a narrow margin of 17-16 to take out the Central Coast Rugby Union championship on September 23. The two teams went point for point…
Three new signings – including a Matilda
The Central Coast Mariners are continuing to sign outstanding players for their Women’s A-League team, with Matildas forward Kyah Simon joining the club. The 32-year-old has spent two years with…
Highlighting seniors’ rights
The Because We Care Boutique will hold a special Seniors Community Morning Tea event on Monday, November 6, from 10am-11.30am at The Berkeley Centre, Glenning Valley. The event will feature…
Koala joey thriving after urgent rescue
After finding herself as a surrogate mother to an adorable little koala joey, the Australian Reptile Park’s own ‘koala whisperer’, Hayley Shute, has been pondering over what to name the…
Gillian Cosgriff comes to The Art House
Gillian Cosgriff is set to bring her show Actually, Good to The Art House in October. Cosgriff recently took the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm with five-star reviews after…
Free small business breakfast seminar
October is NSW Small Business month and Central Coast Council is inviting small business owners to celebrate at a breakfast seminar on Friday, October 6. This year’s theme is My…
Art Fair in the Arboretum
Don’t miss the Art Fair in the Arboretum on Sunday, October 1, at Pearl Beach. Community members, friends and visitors are invited to enjoy the beautiful unique environment of Pearl…
Improving sewer services at Davistown, Tacoma and St Hubert’s Island
Central Coast Water and Sewer has been refurbishing vacuum sewer systems at Davistown, Tacoma and St Hubert’s Island as part of Council’s commitment to maintaining quality water and sewer infrastructure…
Let’s bring back respectful discussion
Are we being conned? I reflect on the courage and selflessness of the volunteers fighting the disastrous bushfires, revisit the footage of the Lismore floods, where citizens risked their lives…