Lots of problems with proposed Kariong rezoning
Whilst it is acknowledged that the attempt to rezone land along Woy Woy Rd is just about the rezoning it is worth noting that there is little point in rezoning…
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New dementia café for Kincumber
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre will host a dementia café (DCaf) Creative Arts Workshop from February next year. Through support provided by the Rotary Club of Terrigal and Australia Post, the bi-monthly…
Christmas twilight market at Avoca
Uncle Jed will perform Don’t miss the Avoca Christmas twilight market from 4-9pm on Saturday, December 9, at Heazlett Park. Fixx Events will present the free market under the stars…
Speed dating takes off on Central Coast
More than 1,200 Coasties have attended more than 100 speed-dating events conducted by Connect Social Central Coast since it was established 20 months ago. Founder Lisa Longobardi said single people…
Reid calls for fairer petrol prices
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is demanding an explanation on why petrol prices on the Central Coast are so high. Reid said people in the region were paying more…
Band Spectacular inclusive and accessible to all
In a Central Coast first, the Wallarah Community Band is going all out to crash through the kinds of barriers that hinder people with disabilities from experiencing live band music…
Yarn bombs shine light on domestic violence
Colourful knitted wraps adorning trees around Wyong are aimed at drawing attention to the high number of incidents of domestic and family violence on the Central Coast. Co-ordinated by the…
Visit payphone to call North Pole direct for free
Children everywhere are getting ready to share their Christmas wish list with Santa and this year all they need to do is look for a Telstra payphone with Christmas decals….
Council joins the fight against domestic violence
Central Coast Council is once again working with community leaders to initiate important conversations around domestic and family violence during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign. The…
Central Coast loses out in Country Bash
CRICKET Central Coast lost the final against Riverina in the Southern Pool of the Plan B Country Bash on November 23. In Round 1, Central Coast competed against Western, winning…
Littlehales named Sportsperson of the Year
Para-Canoe World Champion and gold medallist Dylan Littlehales has been named Central Coast Sportsperson of the Year at the Industree Group Stadium Central Coast Sports Awards, hosted by Sport Central…
Thousands flock to Lakes Festival
More than 10,000 visitors helped inject more than $1.5M into the Central Coast economy during the recent Lakes Festival. Not even the rain could dampen the spirits of attendees at…
New leadership team for River Cares
After agitating for eight years to put the Lower Hawkesbury River District on the map and founding River Cares, Robyn Downham is handing over the reins of the organisation to…
Funding for veteran and family hub
RSL LifeCare has received $1.7 million in funding from the Federal Government’sVeteran Wellbeing Grants One-Off Program to establish a veteran and family hub-like experience onthe Central Coast region – home…
Coast charity takes out major funding prize
A volunteer-powered charity providing everyday essentials to vulnerable children on the Central Coast has been crowned one of the winners of the inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund launched earlier this…
Parking situation in Gosford dire
A few Wednesdays ago I tried to park in the Gosford railway station car park at around midday. It was full. I then went to the Kibble Park Carpark to…
Opposition Leader pops in for a visit
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch says a recent two-day visit to the region by Leader of the Opposition Mark Speakman has reinforced the NSW Liberals’ “rock solid commitment” to the…
Concert to celebrate joy of Christmas
The Central Coast Chorale will present Christmas on the Coast on Sunday, December 3, reinforcing the season’s universal offer of hope, joy and love for all humanity irrespective of race…
Man in court over sex offence
A Sydney man was refused bail to appear in Waverley Local Court over several alleged sexual offences on the Central Coast Detectives attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District, with the…
Coasties tee off for Cancer Council
Throughout November and December, local golfers on the Central Coast will take to the green to tee off for Cancer Council’s The Longest Day. The ultimate golf challenge sees golfers…