Drugs and cash haul at Ettalong Beach
Brisbane Water Police District Proactive Crime Team executed a search warrant at Ettalong Beach on March 23 for the supply of steroids and cannabis. They seized 56kg of cannabis, a…
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Podcast raising awareness about indigenous health
A new podcast called Coffee on Country which was launched this week is aimed at raising health literacy among the local indigenous community. There will be an initial six episodes,…
Man wanted on three arrest warrants
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on three outstanding arrest warrants. Harley Heron, aged 19, is wanted for offences including aggravated break and enter damage…
Growth in tourism despite challenges of COVID
Despite the challenges presented in recent years by COVID-19 lockdowns, the Central Coast achieved a four per cent growth in tourism in the year ended June 2022 compared to a…
The time is right for nuclear subs
Both Richard Pryke and Paul Corkeron pour scorn on Australia having nuclear-powered submarines (CCN 384). The former dismisses them as a threat to China while the latter implies the present…
Place Maker program set for The Entrance
The Entrance town centre, foreshore and surrounds will be buzzing with activities featuring a series of public art and activations from April 7-16 during this year’s Place Maker program. Central…
Thousands of pre-loved books on offer
The annual Easter Saturday Pearl Beach Book Fair will be held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 8. This is the 46th year of the annual fair which is…
Sunrise bungul for NAISDA students
Alarms were set early on Monday morning, March 27, as students and staff from the Central Coast’s NAISDA Dance College headed to Umina Beach for a special sunrise bungul on…
One-man battle for a No Stopping sign
Resident John Gordon is set to appeal to the Minister for Transport and the Police Commissioner if Central Coast Council does not install a No Stopping sign at the start…
Info booth to mark World Parkinson’s Day
The Central Coast Parkinson’s Support Group will mark World Parkinson’s Day and Month on April 11 with an information booth in the foyer of Gosford Hospital. Plain language information will…
New specialist disability homes at Toukley
Work is underway on five new one-bedroom villas at Toukley which will be specialist disability accommodation (SDA) for residents with high physical support needs. The project, named Sanctuary, is being…
LEP Digital secures major Signarama contract
Central Coast-based digital content marketing agency LEP Digital is going from strength to strength. Scooping up three major awards at last year’s Central Coast Business Awards (Excellence in Small Business,…
Police catch 11 youths in Peninsula operation
Police from Brisbane Water Police District have conducted Operation Peninsula Precinct, focused on juvenile violence and anti-social behaviour, after numerous violent incidents were captured and circulated on social media. It…
Coast’s returned Labor MPs will fight for the region as a bloc
The region’s four re-elected Labor MPs will continue to work as a bloc for the betterment of the Central Coast as they have done for the past eight years in…
Sub spend not so clever
Three nuclear-powered submarines is the best use those geniuses down in Canberra can come up with for $368B (yes, billion) of government spending? With those we’ll “threaten” (ha!) the world’s…
Redemption for the Crusaders in weekend double-header
The Central Coast Crusaders were prepared for a slog over the weekend of March 25-26 with back-to-back games starting on Saturday against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. The Crusaders crossed the…
Terrigal teeters as Coast sees red
Residents in the electorate of Terrigal remain on tenterhooks, with the seat still too close to call as the vote count continues following the March 25 State election. Political pundits…
Butter chicken – with Dorian Mode and Chef Daniel
Chef Daniel’s next guest is the King of satire and comedy Dorian Mode. Dorian is a local jazz pianist who writes original songs about our local area such as the…
Beach stroll turns into dramatic sea rescue
What started as a regular late afternoon stroll along the beach with his dog last April turned into a dramatic sea rescue for Tim Gaunt of Killcare. Gaunt is one…
Special screening a precursor to Kids Day Out
As the annual Central Coast Kids Day Out (CCKDO) approaches, a fundraiser will be held at Tuggerah on Saturday, April 1. It will be a pre-screening of the Argonuts movie…