Champion detective at Tuggerah Lakes
Detective Senior Constable Andrew Schepis has been named Champion of the Month for October. Each month an employee from Tuggerah Lakes Police District is recognised for their outstanding contribution to…
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Jean gets set to turn 100
It was 1942, Jean Jackson’s 18th birthday and a day she will never forget. During her lunch hour, a young Jean paid a visit to a nearby recruiting office and…
Council debt continues to shrink
The debt continues to reduce at Central Coast Council with the end of financial year figures for 2022-23 showing a combined long-term borrowings and short term loans totalling $285.6M. This…
Fireworks return to Gosford on New Year’s Eve
Fireworks are set to return to the Gosford waterfront on New Year’s Eve, along with market stalls, live music and children’s entertainment. The fireworks were a regular fixture at Gosford…
School evacuated over electrical issue
Valley View Public School was evacuated late on Tuesday morning, November 7, due to a “potential electrical issue”. Fire and Rescue teams and Rural Fire Service crews rushed to the…
Students pitch in to keep waterways clean
Students from Kincumber High School and Green Point Christian College have removed 1.64 tonne of rubbish from Kincumber Creek and the Broadwater through the Clean4shore program during three recent field…
Slingsby inducted into Sailing Hall of Fame
Central Coast sailor Tom Slingsby has been inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame, acknowledging his exceptional performance and contribution at the highest level to the sport. The announcement…
Jazz afternoon at leagues club
Carolyn Packer’s Stompin’ Rhythm Aces will appear in the Parkview Room at Central Coast Leagues Club on Sunday, November 12, from 2-5pm for another exciting Central Coast Jazzleague concert. The…
Hundreds of dead birds wash up on beaches
The intense stormy and wet weather over the weekend of November 4-5 was the most likely reason for hundreds of birds washing up on beaches across the Central Coast. Wildlife…
Planning panel to decide fate of Umina development
The fate of a $1.095M multi-dwelling housing development proposed for 8 Priestman Ave, Umina, will be decided by the Local Planning Panel at its November 9 meeting. The proposal, to…
World class waterskiers head for Gosford
A stunning strip of Brisbane Water near Drifters Wharf at Gosford will be abuzz with activity from November 9-19 when competitors from around the world put their waterskiing prowess to…
Bikers set to ride for Legacy
A fundraising bike ride organised by Central Coast-based group, Bikers for Legacy, will be held on Sunday, November 19. The ride will raise funds for Brisbane Water Legacy, and with…
Superhero paramedics
This is a heartfelt appreciative reference concerning my daughter Sarah, who is terminally ill with a brain cancer. On Wednesday, November 1, she was discharged from Gosford Hospital into our…
Edible Garden Trail a huge success
The 2023 Central Coast Edible Garden Trail on October 21-22 saw more than 650 people visit about 50 gardens all over the region in its second year. Event organisers Anna…
Sewage discharge in Terrigal Lagoon
Sewage discharge into Terrigal Lagoon has occurred as a result of an electrical failure at a sewerage pump station and the public has been warned to avoid all contact with…
Rule change a boon for small businesses
Small businesses on the Central Coast have welcomed a major change to State Government procurement rules. Business NSW said the rule change would unlock opportunities for small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The…
Pat and Nev celebrate 70th anniversary
Pat and Nev Vigors of Kanwal ended up being the big winners when they each started working at the Lottery Office in Sydney more than 70 years ago. The two…
Central Coast Mariners’ tough night in Perth
FOOTBALL: Last Saturday night, November 4, the Central Coast Mariners faced an uphill battle as they took on Perth Glory in an intense showdown at HBF Park in Perth. Despite…
Major win for Spices 29
Spices 29 Goan Indian Restaurant at Woy Woy has won the Best Indian Restaurant in Regional NSW category at the 2023 NSW Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence. Business…
Veterans’ forum on Kokoda Day
State and Federal Government representatives met with Central Coast veterans and the defence community on Kokoda Day (November 3) to focus on veteran wellbeing, mental health and support to transition…