Open day at Ourimbah campus and clinical school
Hundreds of residents are expected to flock to the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast Open Day on Saturday, July 29. In one of the biggest events held on campus each…
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More restoration work for Gosford cenotaph
Gosford RSL Sub-Branch has received almost $10,000 for conservation work to the lower section of the Gosford Cenotaph in Round 2 of the Community War Memorials Fund. Minister for Veterans…
Bangarra Dance Theatre brings Waru to Art House
Waru – journey of the small turtle will transform The Art House Theatre into a beautiful beach on the Torres Strait when it opens this September. The first dedicated children’s…
An SOS from Wamberal SOS
The Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS) group held an emergency rally on Tuesday, July 18, as equipment rolled in to begin geotechnical investigations in preparation for an application for…
Local ferry operator left high and dry
Central Coast Ferries, a family business which has been operating for more than 20 years on Brisbane Water, is fuming after Transport for NSW appointed a Sydney-based charter boat operator…
Crusaders youth teams prepare for play-offs
The season is all but over for the NBL 1 East Central Coast Crusaders with only one round left for the year. Both the men’s and women’s teams finished in…
Maree to cheer on Aussies at World Dwarf Games
Maree Jenner has long been a community advocate for people with disability on the Central Coast and now she is taking on a new challenge – leading the Aussie cheer…
Residents call for urgent sewer connection
Property owners at Killcare Heights are sick of having to rely on costly pump-out services and are calling on Central Coast Council to fast-track reticulated sewer systems for the area….
Community funding grants open soon
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations are being invited to apply for up to $30,000 in funding for community projects in Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park. The…
Big week for Central Coast sports stars
It’s been a big week for Central Coast elite sports stars with top level presentations in State of Origin, AFL and international athletics. Last Wednesday’s State of Origin final saw…
Targeting domestic violence offenders
Benjamin Gray Police are appealing for public assistance to locate several outstanding warrant offenders in the Brisbane Water Police District as part of Operation Amarok. Benjamin Gray is wanted on…
Breakers continues to back local sport
Breakers Country Club has announced the continuation of its partnership with Central Coast Indoor Sports Stadium at Terrigal, securing its future for three years. The Club has committed to significant…
Central Coast co-working concept set to expand
A co-working space with onsite childcare pioneered on the Central Coast has expanded to Sydney, with interstate locations the next major goal. BubbaDesk launched in November last year at Erina…
Training pups to become seeing-eye dogs
Central Coast resident Rolf Geerlings says he can’t stress enough the profound impact his seeing-eye dogs have had on his life. A passionate pastry chef crafting extraordinary wedding cakes, Geerlings’…
13 Osprey pairs nesting on Coast
The Central Coast has the highest number of breeding pairs of Osprey that it has ever had, with 13 pairs currently attending to nests. Following a decline in the species,…
Talk on sinking of Costa Concordia
A fascinating talk on the sinking of the Costa Concordia will feature at the next monthly meeting of the Central Coast Family History Society in August. The talk will be…
Photographer’s solo exhibition at Erina
At the age of 71, Terrigal photographer Norman Haskell is set to launch his first self-funded solo exhibition at the Erina Centre on July 18. “When I was in first…
Coast doctor a finalist in prestigious business awards
Central Coast doctor and businesswoman Kelly Needham of Coastal Goddess has been named as a finalist for the AusMumpreneur Awards in the Health Business category. The AusMumpreneur Awards, presented by…
Council apprenticeships on offer
Central Coast Council’s Trainee and Apprentice Program (TrApp) is looking for eligible students to build their careers with a range of roles on offer in a variety of fields. The…
Power station to stay for another four years
The coal-fired Vales Point Power Station at Mannering Park could stay open four years beyond its scheduled closure – now 2033 instead of 2029 – following a “reassessment” update issued…