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…
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University awarded for Indigenous Cultural Competency
The University of Newcastle, with a strong Central Coast presence, has seen its commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff officially recognised. It is the first…
Against the Water: A Surfing Champion’s Inspirational Journey to Olympic Glory
BOOK REVIEW: The truth is I am not one for non-fiction, but Against the Water is an inspiring and captivating memoir that takes readers on a thrilling ride through the…
Challenges of greening the Peninsula
Central Coast Council has told a Parliamentary Inquiry that one of the challenges of addressing heat stress in established suburbs through tree planting is the lack of public space to…
Fletch and Hindy wrap up at Wyong
More than 200 people turned out for the recent Sportsman’s Lunch at Wyong Leagues Club to be entertained by some esteemed football stars and to mingle and talk all things…
Controversy continues over off-leash dog area
Central Coast Council will consider a recommendation from the Coastal Open Spaces System (COSS) advisory committee regarding the off-leash dog area at Pippi Point, Davistown, despite the efforts of a…
Second lot of beer lost in truck fire
For the second time in less than three weeks a truck load of beer has been destroyed and the M1 Motorway has been closed because of a B-double truck fire….
The Coast gets set to remember
With thousands of Coasties expected to attend Remembrance Day services on Saturday, November 11, Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub-branch President Bob Dokter says it is time to clear-up some misconceptions around just…
Roundabout Op Shop an iconic Kincumber landmark
The Roundabout Op Shop at Kincumber has become an iconic landmark in the area and it’s mostly thanks to the band of merry volunteers who help run the shop for…
Free bus to see Q+A live in ABC studios
The ABC’s Q+A television show is organising a free return bus service from Gosford to its studios in Ultimo for community members to join the live audience on Monday, November…
The Central Coast’s vital role in Australia’s tourism industry
EDITORIAL: The Central Coast has recently achieved a remarkable feat, securing its place on the list of the top 10 domestic travel destinations in the country. This accolade is a…
Terrigal nature reserve a disgrace
The nature reserve along Terrigal Dr between Ocean View Dr and Terrigal is completely overgrown with invasive weeds like bamboo, bitou, lantana and littered with rubbish. It is a complete…
New mural for Bateau Bay Skate Park
A creative graphic mural was unveiled on the amenities block at Bateau Bay Skate Park on Saturday, October 28. The Walls that Teach mural is the result of a local…
Coast picks up five gongs at AHA NSW Awards
The Central Coast has come away with a swag of awards at the 2023 Australian Hotels Association NSW Hospitality Awards for Excellence. The annual awards honour the achievement of excellence…
Marine Rescue Terrigal reinstated as stand-alone unit
Marine Rescue Terrigal is to be reinstated as a stand-alone unit, six years after it was amalgamated with the Central Cast unit based at Point Clare. The Policy Advisory Committee…
Narara community battery switched on
The community battery at Narara has been switched on at last. It is the second battery to be delivered under the Federal Government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar program. The…
Council on lookout for group to manage Toukley tennis complex
Central Coast Council is calling for community focused not-for-profit groups to register their interest in managing the day-to-day operations and activation of Toukley Tennis Complex. The complex is a four-court…
Countdown to McHappy Day
The countdown to McHappy Day is officially on with McHappy Time fundraising launched across McDonald’s restaurants. McHappy Day is the largest annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), which…
Game changer challenge for two Coast schools
Students from Chertsey Public School and Terrigal High School are ready to compete in the final stage of the award-winning Game Changer Challenge in Parramatta to be held November 7-9….
Coast schools urged to apply for funding
Central Coast government schools can now apply for $250,000 in funding to build or upgrade vital infrastructure. Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund will provide $215.8M in…