Central Coast Rugby recognises its best
Terrigal has been named Club of the Year at Central Coast Rugby Union’s (CCRU) annual awards night. Held on September 18 at Wyong Leagues Club, the awards also saw Ben…
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Meet mini Ploddy at Australian Reptile Park
The Australian Reptile Park has unveiled a miniature replica of its beloved and iconic statue Ploddy, roughly one sixth of the original dinosaur’s size. The unveiling marked the start of…
Somersby lots expected to attract $8M+
Two large industrial lots at Somersby are on the market and expected to attract a price of more than $8M. RWC (SC) Managing Director Samuel Hadgelias and Sales Agent Baxter…
State Budget falls short for Coast housing crisis
Local community housing provider Home in Place says the NSW Budget is a mixed bag and a missed opportunity in relation to housing. Business and public affairs manager Martin Kennedy…
No need for constitutional change
I would like to clarify some of the arguments and assumptions made by David Casey (Forum CCN 407). Hundreds of years ago, British, Spanish, French and Portuguese empires explored the…
Beach patrols officially underway
The 2023-24 beach patrol season officially got underway on Saturday, September 23, at 15 Central Coast beaches and The Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance. The season commenced with an…
Avoca Beach’s Fergus set to star as Billy Elliot
Fergus Paterson of Avoca Beach will be front and centre when Newcastle dresses up in ballet shoes and tutus this October for a thrilling piece of musical theatre coming to…
The Voice nothing to be afraid of
The Voice referendum does not pit indigenous against non indigenous; it is not about retribution. Cook was issued with the usual instructions by London to befriend the natives. Instead, for…
Pelican encounters return to The Entrance
A new educational program at The Entrance shines a new perspective on pelican encounters, taking visitors behind the scenes of marine wildlife care. Central Coast Council has partnered with Marine…
Workshop on retaining surf life saving volunteers
Wamberal Surf Life Saving Club will host a not-for-profit workshop on October 12 to discuss volunteer retention in the organisation. Examining the role of leadership and culture in volunteer retention,…
Koori Knockout set for Tuggerah
The 2023 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout will be held at Tuggerah over the October long weekend, hosted by Central Coast Council in partnership with the Newcastle All Blacks. Also…
Tackling odour at Bateau Bay sewage plant
The $35M upgrade to Bateau Bay Sewage Treatment Plant is one step closer with the contract to upgrade odour facilities awarded to Gongues Constructions. This contract is for the design…
Broadband blackout a wake-up call for our digital dependency
EDITORIAL: In today’s interconnected world, our reliance on broadband services has never been more apparent. The recent incident that left 1,400 residents of Empire Bay and Killcare without NBN services…
Unnecessary street sign replacements
I note that new street signs have been installed throughout the Central Coast, now including the Central Coast Council emblem. I wonder if Administrator Rik Hart could advise the cost…
New extensions for East Gosford Lions hall
New extensions to the Lions Hall at East Gosford were officially opened on September 12 by Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch. A spokesperson said the extensions were funded through a…
Jive Bombers at CCLC
Well known Sydney band Pete Morand and the Jive Bombers will appear in a special concert on Sunday, September 24th at Central Coast Leagues Club. Hosted by the Central Coast…
Council program of school holiday fun
With school holidays set to begin, Central Coast Council has released its program of activities of a fun-filled break for all ages. From Monday, September 25 to Friday, October 6,…
Free film on saving koala habitat
Lifelong rainforest activist, author, Deep Ecology guide and now Central Coast resident, John Seed, will present the film On the Brink at 7pm on Saturday, September 23, in the Village…
It’s time to walk with First Nations peoples
The Uluru Statement from the Heart reminds us that (the coming referendum) is not “Anthony Albanese’s referendum”, but an invitation from First Nations people to walk together towards a better…
Rural fun in Coast’s northern hinterlands
With the school holidays just around the corner, Member for Wyong David Harris decided to explore some of the rural treats available for family fun in the north of the…