Voting No would be a profound disrespect
Re the letter written by Nalini Padmanabhan (CCN 403) – with the greatest respect, you clearly haven’t read the Uluru Statement from the Heart, or understood the proposal. This gracious…
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Audit freeze will help local GPs
Hunter and Central Coast GP clinics could benefit with the NSW Government announcing it will pause payroll tax audits for 12 months. There will also be a 12 month pause…
New signings for Mariners ahead of A-League season
As the A-League season approaches, the Central Coast Mariners are shoring up the ranks of their men’s and women’s teams with a number of signings in recent weeks. They have…
Opposition to shark nets ramps up
Dozens of residents gathered at Terrigal Beach on Sunday, August 27, to oppose the use of shark nets off Central Coast beaches in the wake of a NSW Government announcement…
Gilbert & Sullivan at their best headed to Central Coast
Iolanthe is Gilbert & Sullivan at their awesome, uproarious best and Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney is bringing its sparkling, re-imagined production to The Art House Wyong on October 1….
Coasties encouraged to take part in Walk to Work Day
Central Coast workers are being encouraged to start Spring by getting out and walking on Friday , September 1, for Walk to Work Day. Walk to Work Day encourages employees…
Heidi takes out Hardys Archie
The Art Gallery of NSW might administer the annual Archibald Prize, but Hardys Bay is determined not to be left out. The Hardys Archie art exhibition was recently held at…
Swans kicking safety goals
Peninsula Swans Junior AFL Club has been awarded $2,000 as part of the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Local Sport Grant Program to purchase new goal post pads. The Club, based at…
Green light for Gosford campus of Newcastle University
It’s all systems go for a university campus in the heart of Gosford, after the NSW Department of Planning approved an application this week for the $58M project. The University…
Annual Coast Shelter sleepout breaks previous fundraising records
The annual Coast Shelter Sleepout, a transformative event aimed at raising awareness and funds to support people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence on the Central Coast, reached unprecedented heights on…
Cowork spaces thrive in wake of lockdowns
The concept of coworking spaces in regional centres has seen a huge surge in the wake of COVID-19 induced lockdowns, with many Central Coast workers now choosing to work that…
Water rate increases unsustainable
I know I will not be the only ratepayer on the Central Coast feeling the brunt of the last water rate increases. Last year, Rik Hart put out a press…
Get your ’70s glam on and head to the Hali
Sydney’s ’70s Glam Band is set to return to the Halekulani Bowling Club on September 2. Glam Bam Thank You Ma’m’ was created with extraordinary attention to detail, combining boutique…
Big Bike Film Night coming to Avoca Beach
Now in its ninth year, the Big Bike Film Night celebrates cycling in all its shapes and forms with a program proclaimed as a feast of short films devised and…
Helping youngsters reach their Max Potential
The Gosford RSL Max Potential celebration event was held recently with hundreds of community member celebrating the achievements and personal leadership growth of the Coast’s future community leaders. Facilitated by…
Meagan Jane releases debut EP
Central Coast singer/songwriter Meagan Jane is set to release her debut EP – Guide Myself Home – on Friday August 25. After previously releasing two successful singles off the EP…
Peninsula winter appeal a great success
The 2023 Wiseberry Peninsula Winter Appeal has finished with this year’s campaign being the most successful yet. The community filled over two boxes with donations including non-perishable food products, warm…
Kyla bakes up a storm for animals in need
Central Coast business Cakes By Kyla baked up a storm on Wednesday, August 23, to help raise much-needed funds for RSPCA NSW. One dollar from each cupcake sold was donated…
Kincumber Avoca Cricket Club wins vital funding for volunteers
Kincumber Avoca Cricket Club has been awarded funding through the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Volunteer Grants. The club has received $3,388 to purchase seven new gazebos to protect club volunteers during…
QBD Books brings Mini-Con to the Coast
National retailer QBD Books will bring its inaugural Mini-Con to the Central Coast, showcasing the booming ‘manga’ genre of books, comics and graphic novels, which has surged in popularity in…