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…
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Coast students shine in maths competition
The sums were right in the 2023 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition, with students from across the Central Coast excelling in the annual event. With participants from 330 schools…
Blues on the Mountain set to return
Two of Australia’s best female blues and soul artists will perform at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall when Blues on the Mountain returns on Saturday, November 18. The all-ages family…
Brisbane Water Oyster Festival is back
The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival will be held at the Lions Park Reserve at Woy Woy on Sunday, November 12. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Wales said the popular…
Gosford university campus a step closer
A high-tech university campus in the heart of Gosford is a step closer, with the University of Newcastle appointing Hansen Yuncken as the main works contractor. Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky…
Thousands of Coasties have easier access to bulk billing
More than 50,000 children and their families and more than 130,000 pensioners and concession cardholders on the Central Coast will find it easier to see a bulk billed GP after…
Mobile tower upgrade for Yarramalong
The Federal Government will deliver up to $140,000 to upgrade the existing Telstra mobile tower at Yarramalong. Delivered under the Mobile Networking Hardening Program, the grant will be used to…
Literary lunch at Patonga a huge success
Two Turkeys Events and Catering hosted the Anna Funder Literary Lunch on October 28 at the Patonga Beach Community Hall. Anna Funder is the author of Stasiland and All…
Sun cream dispensers for Umina and Ocean Beach
Peninsula beach-goers will be even more sun safe with the recent delivery of sun cream units to Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs. Donated by Woy Woy Peninsula…
Nutty Masters Surf Carnival at Wamberal
The 27th Nutty Masters Surf Carnival will be held at Wamberal Surf Club on Saturday afternoon, November 4, in memory of Gary Lambert. Lambert (Nutty) joined Wamberal as a junior…
Marking important milestones
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid hosted a series of morning and afternoon teas during October to recognise people celebrating significant birthdays and wedding anniversary milestones. Held at Reid’s office,…
Council finances are looking good
Total ordinary rates collected by Central Coast Council last financial year amounted to almost $200M. Water and sewer rates and charges brought in another $184M and user fees and charges…
Too much coaching from sidelines
Watching the Mariners game on October 29 reminded me of a very junior game at Davidson Oval at a very shivery 8am. The coach yelled at a youngster who stopped,…
No need for big buses
As a resident of Pearl Beach since 2000 I have had occasion to use the bus to Woy Woy or Gosford and back to Pearl Beach, via Patonga (Number 54)….
Loud Hailers at Fun Haus Factory
Australian singer Christa Hughes, daughter of jazz pianist, journalist and broadcaster Dick Hughes, will bring her incomparable blues band The Loud Hailers to Gosford this Sunday, November 5. Guitarist Ben…
Holly by Stephen King
As an example of how age is just a number, Stephen King is still producing best sellers and fresh ideas at 76, having written around 75 books. Holly was initially…
New shelter will keep parish bus safe
Our Lady Star of the Sea Terrigal Parish has received $20,000 through the Federal Labor Government’s Stronger Communities Program to buy a lockable bus shelter for its community bus. Member…
Keep focusing on mental health
As Mental Health Month drew to a close on October 31, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said it was time to consider the everyday ways that we could focus on…
Council to acquire Peats Ridge land
Central Coast Council is set to acquire portions of two private parcels of land at Peats Ridge for road reserve. The existing Council road formation encroaches on 71 and 93…
Car slams into Lake Haven house
Central Coast Rescue Squad had a tricky situation on its hands at Lake Haven on Friday afternoon, October 27. The squad was called out following reports of a car slamming…