Speaker of the House pops in to Woy Woy
Woy Woy Public School had a very special visitor recently when the Federal Speaker of the House of Representatives Milton Dick popped in, together with Member for Robertson Gordon Reid….
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TAFE Digital learning means it’s never too late
TAFE Digital is arming a Central Coast mum-of-six with the skills and experience to pursue her passion and join the booming conservation industry. Laurie Salt, 39, has children ranging in…
Changed traffic conditions next week
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from November 19-21 to carry out safety maintenance work at five sites across Green Point, Kincumber, The Entrance and East Gosford. Transport…
Have a musical adventure with Nicky Bomba
A Musical Adventure with Nicky Bomba will be presented by Central Coast Ukulele Club on Tuesday, November 21. Bomba will run a ukulele workshop from 6pm to 7pm, followed by…
Kariong development back in the spotlight
With a proposed rezoning of land for a housing development at Kariong expected to go out for public comment later this month, the controversial Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC)…
Hat trick for Cartledge on day three of water ski action
The 22nd IWWF World Water Ski Racing Championships crowned its first Champion Elect on the third race day, Wednesday, November 15. In choppy, challenging conditions on the Brisbane Water, Leilani…
Four events to help nail Net Zero
Inspired by the actions of two Wollongong grandfathers who are sailing from the Illawarra to Newcastle to raise attention for the need to stop burning fossil fuels, Central Coast community…
Scarlett’s riding high
Scarlett Richardson of Tall Timbers Pony Club at Ourimbah is riding high following a string of achievements in various equestrian events. At this year’s Pony Club Jamboree, Scarlett showcased her…
The next generation of aged care workers
Peninsula Villages has unveiled its new and innovative traineeship program in partnership with Registered Training Organisation, ET Australia. The first of its kind on the Central Coast, the Care Partner…
Ramps needed at East Bateau Bay shops
Stairs seem to be an issue in Bateau Bay. While some stairs to the local reserve are taken down, others are never removed. The original buildings at the local shopping…
Raising awareness of lung conditions
With World COPD Day falling on November 15, Central Coast Local Health District is raising awareness of the symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant Darren…
Community battery a good thing
It’s good to see that Narara has installed trusted technology like batteries instead of a dodgy nuclear reactor (Narara community battery switched on, CCN 415). Who said that the Coast…
Mother and daughter spread Christmas cheer
Local mother and daughter Jodie and Summerlilly Welch have organised a generous donation to We Care Connect through Member for Wyong David Harris. The two gathered gift packs, new toys,…
Motorbike ride to end family violence
Officers from Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes Police Districts are supporting the Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee’s Motorbike Ride to end Domestic and Family Violence. It starts and finishes at…
Three works of Richard Glover discussed
Most people living in Australia will no doubt have heard of Richard Glover – radio presenter, journalist and author. For something a little different we aren’t looking at his media…
Hundreds attend Remembrance Day services
Hundreds of residents attended Remembrance Day services all over the Central Coast, from the Woy Woy Peninsula to the northern reaches of the region on Saturday, November 11. Central Coast…
Councils call for change
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart threw his support behind calls for financial sustainability for councils at the NSW Local Government (LGNSW) conference this week. Hart said it was great…
Accident on mobility scooter
A 99-year-old man was injured when he fell over a two to three metre drop while on his mobility scooter at Buff Point on Tuesday, November 14. Ambulance paramedics treated…
Water ski action builds to crescendo
The 22nd IWWF World Water Ski Racing Championships is approaching a crescendo on the Brisbane Water, with each category appearing as though it may go to the final day to…
Councillors are not like a board of directors
Local councillors are not like a board of directors – that’s the word from Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig. Hoenig, who was a councillor for more than 30 years before…