Five Central Coast Heart players selected for state team
Five players from Central Coast Heart have been selected to represent their state as members of the Netball NSW First Nations team, the Waradas, to compete at the 2025 First…
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Central Coast unveiled to world-wide audience
Central Coast Council’s tourism marketing arm, Destination Central Coast, recently held the region’s first international showcase unveiling the region to a world-wide audience. The event, Meet Your Central Coast, was…
Dexter blitzes Dragon Boat NSW championships
Central Coast Dragon Boat Club member Dexter Rodak blitzed the field at the recent 2025 Australian Dragon Boat Championships held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith. Dexter, 16,…
Major award for Girl Guide Naomi
Nine-year-old Naomi Young of Niagara Park Girl Guides has received the highest Junior Girl Guide award, the Junior BP Emblem. The national award is earned through covering challenges in all…
Draft Coastal Management Plan CMP a failure
I object to Central Coast Council’s Draft Open Coastal Management Program CMP) because it does not comply with the Coastal Management Act 2016 for several reasons. The CPM fails to…
Our Natural World takes root at Art House
An inspiring new art exhibition has taken root at The Art House, Wyong and it’s turning heads for all the right reasons. Our Natural World – The Land is a…
Wales re-elected as Chamber President
Long serving President of Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Matthew Wales has been re-elected to the role. “I am very proud to have been re-elected with a great team of experienced…
We must do something about housing shortage
Whenever news of new developments comes along, most commenters are against it. When we upzone existing areas, we complain it’s becoming too city-like. When we build in new areas, it’s…
Coast students and schools excel at education awards
Two Central Coast students and an impressive school initiative involving six Central Coast schools have been acknowledged for their outstanding achievements and contributions to public education at the 2025 Public…
Intersection delays frustrating locals
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has expressed concern over continued delays to the Rawson Rd/Ocean Beach Rd intersection. “Whilst the Chamber is relieved that the Federal Funding has now been…
Call for councillors to help protect C2 conservation land
Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) is set to contact every Central Coast councillor to seek a clear commitment to protect all C2 Conservation-zoned land across the region. This follows a public…
Helping pamper men doing it tough
Those holiday pamper packs and mini soaps piling up in your bottom drawer could be just the pick-me-up for someone doing in tough. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is asking…
Jewellery found in police search
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District are hoping to return some property seized during a search warrant in July. If you recognise any of these items contact the Exhibits Officer…
Coast Shelter steps up as homelessness rises
With Homelessness Awareness Week running from August 4-10, the Central Coast’s leading frontline charity has delivered a sobering message – the need for help has never been greater, and the…
Swans’ junior AFL gala day
The Peninsula Swans Junior Australian Football League Club will host a family-friendly gala day at Roger’s Park, Woy Woy, on Sunday, August 10, to wrap up the season and celebrate…
The Compound by Aisling Rawle
BOOK REVIEW – The Compound, debuting in late June 2025, thrusts readers into a dystopian, reality TV–style experiment involving 10 women who awaken in a desert compound, cameras following their…
Victory for El Lago residents – but no action
Orders to repair plumbing and electrical services by August 1 have been ignored.
Brackets and Jam returns to the mountain
Brackets and Jam will return to Kincumba Mountain from noon-4pm on Saturday, August 9. The lineup will feature Huey Williams -The One Man Band, Beauty and the Beatz and the…
New yarning circle at Lisarow school
A new Yarning Circle and Aboriginal artwork mural was opened at Lisarow Public School recently, coinciding with the school’s NAIDOC week celebrations by promoting a culturally inclusive space for learning…
Colour a highlight for Bay Gallery’s featured artist
Bay Gallery’s featured artist for August is Carolyn Griffiths with her exhibition Through the Lens of Colour. “Colour is one characteristic of my paintings, my work being grounded in transformative…