NAISDA welcomes almost $1M in extra funding
NAISDA Dance College has welcomed Federal Government’s funding of $957,025 announced in the recent federal budget as part of its $9M commitment to eight national training organisations for next financial…
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Natural bodybuilding the perfect stress relief
Working with disadvantaged youth can have its challenges, but Central Coast resident Mani Olmedo has found Natural Bodybuilding to be the perfect self-care and stress relief hobby. Olmedo, who has…
Help protect Umina school’s trees
Umina Beach Public School’s plan to provide shade and shelter for students and parents has been thwarted by vandals. In 2020 parents from the school organised for 10 mature Banksia…
Mariners earn grand final berth in front of record crowd in Gosford
The Central Coast Mariners are in the Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final after a glorious 2-0 win at home in Gosford in front of a record crowd of local football…
Music a big part of 5 Lands Walk
Music, dance and performances have been hallmarks of the 5 Lands Walk since it first began and this year will be no different. Bringing a refreshed energy to reflect the…
Bring back express checkout
Most older shoppers/pensioners do their shopping several days of the week just buying a few items as they need them. Checkout was possible through the Express Lane of 15 items…
Comicon returns bigger and better than ever
Central Coast Comicon is set to return to Gosford on Saturday, May 27, for another exciting year of fandom celebrations. The convention, to be held at The Entertainment Grounds, is…
Council backs all-inclusive sports program
Central Coast Council has put its support behind the national Sport4All program as the first local government area to sign up to the program in NSW. Sport4All aims to help…
Riding for Disabled gets major boost
Riding for the Disabled at Somersby has received a major boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program ($7,500) and Volunteer Grants ($2,000). Funding will be used to upgrade fencing…
Become a volunteer, urges Tesch
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is calling on residents to give up their time and volunteer, with National Volunteer Week being celebrated from May 15-21. Aimed at recognising the crucial…
Two great travel books to feature at local Writers Festival
Two great travel books with a difference by Central Coast authors will be officially launched on June 8 at Woy Woy Library as part of the Words on the Waves…
A slice of RuPaul comes to Coast
A little slice of RuPaul’s Drag Race is coming to the Central Coast on May 27. Appearing at the Naughty Noodle fun Haus at Ettalong Beach will be two of…
Lifeline looks for more volunteers
In celebration of National Volunteering Week (May 15-21), Lifeline Central Coast has shone the light on the critical role its volunteers play in giving hope and connection to people in…
Call for speed humps in Craigie Ave
Local residents have raised concerns about speeding drivers in Craigie Ave, Kanwal, and want to see speed humps installed. One resident said drivers “speed down there morning and night, all…
Edible garden trail funds community projects
Following the success of the 2022 Central Coast Edible Garden Trail, funds raised through ticket sales are now directly benefitting community projects. After putting some funds aside for the 2023…
Free skin checks on offer at Terrigal
Adore Beauty has launched its SPF365 campaign and will be offering free skin checks and sunscreen at the Terrigal foreshore war memorial from 8am to 2pm on Tuesday, May 30….
Poore ready to take on Sydney’s steepest hill run
52-year-old Anthony Poore of Gorokan is dusting off his sneakers for this year’s Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn and even though he hasn’t been in a fun run since the 1990s,…
Attempt murder charge in domestic violence case
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a domestic related stabbing at Lake Haven. At about 9pm on Saturday, May 13, emergency services were called to a property…
Major operation to make Patonga homes safe
A row of houses at Patonga has been protected from the danger of falling rocks thanks to a State Government investment of about $1M to stabilise a steep slope and…
New home just in time for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day really was a special day for Killarney Court’s newest resident Jeanette Tuck. Having lived at a Kempsey facility for the past three years, she was unhappy there and…