Optus grants for youngsters in honour of World Cup
Central Coast youngsters are being encouraged to turn their dreams into reality thanks to Inspiration Grants being offered by Optus to coincide with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. To…
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Major award for Dancenergy
Central Coast studio Dancenergy has been recognised at the 2023 Ready Set Dance Awards. The awards are presented by Australian Industry Leader, Ready Set Dance, as an opportunity to nationally…
Putty Beach dune system regenerated
The Killcare Wagstaffe Trust has used a $10,000 grant through the Federal Government’s Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee Program to rehabilitate the Putty Beach dune system. Federal Member for…
Harder and harder to source cash
It was sad to read that the Gosford branch of the NAB is closing (CCN 396), as I used to use them until my own bank’s debit card facility was…
Hart defends public forum trial
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has hit back at criticisms of the now-abandoned public forum trial, which saw the forum moved from immediately before each Tuesday evening Council general…
Say Yes to the Voice rally in Kibble Park
A rally in support of the Yes campaign for the Voice to Parliament referendum set for later this year will be held in Kibble Park, Gosford, from 1-2.30pm on Saturday,…
New music studio at Tuggerah
Australian producer Jack Nigro has launched a new music studio at Tuggerah. Nigro has worked with artists such as DMA’s, Dune Rats, The Amity Affliction, The Terrys, Pacific Avenue and…
New voice for First Nations young people
A new initiative, The MobPod, is set to transform the way First Nations young people in high schools across the Central Coast express themselves. The innovative program offers a dynamic…
Dive into croc pool yields unexpected bounty
Operations Manager Billy Collett is used to facing unexpected duties at the Australian Reptile Park. But a deep dive into the saltwater crocodile enclosure wasn’t quite what he was expecting…
Enter ORRCA’s photo competition
The Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) is now accepting entries in its 2023 Photo Calendar Competition, to be judged by multi-award-winning international wildlife photographer,…
Concern over offshore wind farm ramps up
Representatives from community group Love Norah Head, Love the Coast, concerned residents and members of the commercial fishing community have outlined their concerns over a proposed wind farm off the…
Reid hosts Voice information session at Hardys Bay
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid held a Voice to Parliament information session on Friday, June 30, at Hardys Bay Club. The small club was packed out to hear Reid’s…
New name for Coastlink Lodge
One of Coastlink’s most popular accommodation venues has been renamed Roberts Lodge in honour of the organisation’s longest-serving board member, Helen Roberts. The renaming was made official at a ceremony…
Award for Heart coach Amber Cross
Central Coast Heart netball coach Amber Cross has been named Community Coach of the Year at the 2023 Sports Foyer NSW Community Sports Awards, presented by Sport NSW. The awards…
Council under fire over Niagara Park DA
When Central Coast Council is not selling conservation land for less than its market value, it is supporting development applications that would result in the mass clearing of vegetation and…
Fun holiday workshops at Westfield
Westfield Tuggerah is set to host two fun activities during the second week of the school holidays. Kids Science Lab Workshops will be held from Monday to Thursday, July 10-13….
Chemists say patients worse off with 60-day dispensing
People can expect shorter trading hours, fewer services, worsening medicine shortages and closures of local pharmacies under the Federal Government’s 60-day dispensing policy, according to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia….
Coastal Surge film festival highlights local talent
The inaugural Central Coast Surge Film Festival was held at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on Thursday, June 29 to the great pleasure of local filmgoers. The sold-out red carpet event…
Thank goodness for ICAC
I have a lot of respect for Liberal MP Matt Kean. He has after all been front and centre in progressing NSW in terms of climate action whilst in government…
University leaps ahead in world ranking
The University of Newcastle has jumped 19 places in the 2024 QS World University Rankings to be ranked equal 173rd in the world. The rankings rate universities across measures including…