Booth’s Motors winds up after 83 years
After more than 80 years, one of the Central Coast’s oldest businesses is changing hands. Booth’s Motor Group has closed its doors and has been bought by Central Auto Group….
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Research into heart disease and cancer
The University of Newcastle has received just under $800,000 to undertake research into cancer-related heart disease – the second leading cause of death for patients with cancer, after cancer itself….
It won’t be so tough for pharmacists
I refer to CCN 398, where a chemist says patients will be worse off under innovative arrangements being put in place by the Federal Government. Do not believe this scaremongering…
Cost of renewables needs to be considered
Society expects reliable and affordable electricity and now carbon free. Demand for electricity varies with time. Fossil and nuclear are able to adjust output to meet demand. Solar and wind…
Grandparents raising their grandkids
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren has been supporting older full-time carers of children aged up to 16 on the Central Coast for 16 years. Run by Central Coast Family Support Services from…
Rotary awards for Ken and Pam Duncan
Renowned landscape photographer and philanthropist Ken Duncan and his wife Pam were presented with Rotary’s highest honour – the Paul Harris Fellowship – at Rotary Brisbane Water’s Changeover dinner on…
Youth in Performing Arts awards handed out
A presentation night celebrating the 32nd year of Youth In Performing Arts on the Central Coast was held at Laycock Street Community Theatre on Thursday, July 13. YIPA Director Gary…
$38.5M for children’s mental health care
A Head to Health Kids Hub to provide mental health care for young children will soon be located on the Central Coast. It will be one of four Kids Hubs…
Terrigal Boardwalk reopens
The Terrigal Boardwalk and the small carpark above it, adjacent Terrigal Esplanade, have been re-opened for public use seven days a week, following the completion of cliff stability works. The…
Old friends united after decades
When her friends from the Roving Rubies Red Hat Society of the Central Coast took her to a recent photography session, Edna Fowler of Woy Woy didn’t just collect some…
Controlled burns in Bouddi National Park
From afternoon to evening on Saturday, July 15, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters undertook controlled burning in Bouddi National Park. The burn was conducted among knobbly, twisted Sydney…
Women carry the day in rugby comp
There were no men’s matches in the Central Coast rugby comp on July 15, but the weekend saw some top action in the Women’s 10s competition. Six matches played on…
Two car fires in two days
Returning to base after a Buttonderry hazard reduction on Saturday afternoon, July 15, both Wallarah and Wyee Rural Fire Brigades were diverted to a car fire after an accident. On…
Skill Engineer to launch Digi Van
The Skill Engineer is set to launch Digi Van, an empowering initiative aimed at helping young people create digital content that reflects their unique voices and community narratives. The official…
Asking is not directing
I read with some concern the recent letter from Dave Horsfall titled Whose priorities should the Voice reflect? (CCN 398). He seems clearly critical of Linda Burney saying she will…
Solar rebate needs to be increased
Thousands of householders across Australia invested millions in solar panels to help reduce the costs of high electricity. The number of panels on roofs varied depending what the householder could…
Legacy torch relay passes through Gosford
The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023 journey passed through Gosford on Saturday, July 15, on its way across the world from Pozieres, France to end in October in Melbourne. The…
Janine speaks out for those without a voice
Central Coast Grammar School student Janine Southwell is all about young people having a say in government policy decisions. Janine, 15, was one of more than 90 young people who…
New appointee to improve Coast’s health care
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the appointment of a Deputy Secretary for Regional Health for the first time in NSW. Tesch said the creation of the role fulfills…
Need for more consultation over Wamberal seawall
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has made himself available to organise meetings between residents and Central Coast Council over the proposed Wamberal seawall, following a meeting with Save Our Sand…