Give First Nations people a fair go
As a migrant, Nalini in issue 403 (A migrants view) might have missed the fact that the First Nations people were massacred at worst and discriminated against at best. Migrants’…
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Council walks the talk on affordable housing
Central Coast Council is pushing ahead to deliver the next stage of its ground-breaking Central Coast Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy. Council resolved at its August 22 meeting to progress…
New trains to be running by next year
Central Coast commuters will soon be in for a smoother ride, with the NSW Government reaching a vital agreement to get the full complement of New Intercity Fleet trains on…
Terrigal and Avoca Beach battle for minor premiership
Terrigal and Avoca Beach are neck and neck at the top of the points ladder as Central Coast Rugby heads into its final round this Saturday, August 26. The two…
Library contract awarded to local construction company
The construction contract for the new Gosford Regional Library has been awarded to local company North Construction & Building, with local sub-contractors to be employed, keeping money local and supporting…
Our Nicola set to take on the world
Nicola Olyslagers nee McDermott is set to take on the world’s best high jumpers in this year’s World Athletics Championships and fans can watch it live. The 2023 World Athletic…
UDIA welcomes new focus on housing
Chair of the Central Coast Chapter of Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Caine King, has welcomed an announcement from the State Government that the Department of Planning and Environment…
Central Coast Crusaders earn a place in semi-finals
The Central Coast Crusaders Waratah Youth League teams are tasting playoffs once again with both teams doing more than enough this season to earn themselves a spot in the semi-finals. …
Be sure to know your road rules
Transport for NSW Chief of the Centre for Road Safety, Bernard Carlon has reminded road users on the Central Coast and throughout the state to refresh their knowledge of the…
Weekday walkers have a busy month ahead
The Weekday Walkers have issued their walk schedule for September. On September 5, they will tackle Spion Kop, meeting at the corner of Woy Woy Rd and Bambara Rd, Kariong,…
Coast bids farewell to Lionesses
The English Lionesses have departed Terrigal and Gosford, heading home after their best-ever World Cup campaign. The team was living at the Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, and training at Gosford’s Industree…
Shark nets to return this Summer
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch and Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart have slammed a State Government decision to reintroduce shark nets at Central Coast beaches this Summer despite strong…
Robertson Voice forum “a great success”
The Robertson Referendum Forum held recently at Breakers Country Club in Wamberal was deemed a success with close to 160 people attending the evening.Panellists included Federal Member for Robertson Gordon…
Killcare surf club all set for Summer
With the start of the Summer season imminent, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has welcomed the delivery of Killcare Surf Life Saving Club’s new all-terrain response vehicle as a win…
Central Coast libraries evolve with new services
Council library services are continuing to evolve with extended services now including the introduction of new self-service lockers. These allow customers to collect their online reservations at a time that…
Crossroads Chamber Music Festival returns
The Crossroads Chamber Music Festival returns to the Central Coast from September 8-10. Fresh from playing at King Charles’ coronation, Australian violinist Madeleine Easton will headline the festival, presented by…
Prestigious bowls event contested at Everglades
The final of the Major Singles, the most prestigious event on the Everglades Men’s Bowls calendar, was contested on Saturday, August 19.John Donahue, 25, defeated John McInnes, 20, in a…
Mariners sign Taren King
The Central Coast Mariners have signed experienced defender Taren King for the upcoming 2023/24 Liberty A-League season. The 26-year-old has spent the last three seasons with Newcastle Jets, playing 34…
Blues and Roots Revival set for Dooralong
The Blues and Roots Revival music event is set to be held at the historic Dooralong Hall and Recreation Reserve on Saturday, September 9. On the bill will be acclaimed…
Rare sighting of whale mother and calf
Central Coast whale watchers were treated to a rare sight last Thursday afternoon, August 17. Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast (MWRCC) said a mother and calf Southern Right whale were…