Tackling cancer one step at a time
In 2022, an average of 440 Australians were diagnosed with cancer each day and Central Coast emergency doctor Ash Bowden, also known as Doctor Do More, is calling on Coasties…
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Avoca Beach increases lead on points table
Another huge victory on July 22 saw Avoca Beach solidify its lead on the Premier 1 rugby point score table, sitting on a six point lead ahead of second-placed Terrigal…
Drugs seized at Bonnells Bay
Two people faced court on July 19 after police uncovered more than $1.2M worth of cannabis inside two grow houses at Cooranbong and Bonnells Bay on July 18. The grow…
Fight goes on to save historic boatshed
Demolition plans for Empire Bay’s historic boatshed were “progressing” despite the Empire Bay Heritage Boat Shed Association’s vow to keep fighting to keep it. Although Crown Lands has not specified…
Have your say on library services
Central Coast Council has launched a customer satisfaction survey about library membership services currently available for readers and visitors. The survey results will help inform a five-year strategic plan that…
It’s sealy season on the Coast
Most people know winter is a great time to catch a glance of migrating whales off the Central Coast, but it’s also the time we get quite a few seal…
Key decision makers discuss big issues
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has hosted the latest in a series of roundtable events with the Central Coast’s key decision makers across local, state and federal government and…
Future Makers Award for Joshua Maxwell
Director of Jopuka Productions, Joshua Maxwell, has taken out the Community category in the inaugural Future Makers Awards, presented by Newcastle Permanent. The awards are designed to shine an important…
Princesses of pop coming to Wyong
Get ready for a huge night of entertainment at The Art House when singer and actress Nikki Bennett performs the Australian premiere of Princesses of Pop. In what has been…
Commissioner visits Norah Head Marine Rescue
Marine Rescue Norah Head has received a $65,000 grant towards a new tow-vehicle capable of towing a rescue vessel to various locations. The funding was made through the State Government’s…
New group to meet with City Commissioner
The Central Coast Environmental Advisory Committee is set to meet with Central Coast City Commissioner Robyn Parker in the hope the community’s voice will be heard as planning proceeds for…
New Terrigal HQ for Coast Realty
Boutique independent Real Estate Agency, Coast Realty, has opened new headquarters at Terrigal led by Group Managing Director Bev Barendse, with a grand opening held earlier this month. Long recognised…
Reading challenge countdown
The clock is counting down as the Premier’s Reading Challenge enters its final month for 2023, with Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina Campus one of several Central Coast schools participating….
Saratoga survivor speaks out on prostate cancer
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has officially launched Life Force, a prostate cancer awareness program championed by community volunteers, including David Golding of Saratoga. Prostate cancer is now the…
War of words over Avoca Dr upgrade
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has accused State Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch of scaremongering over his claims the Australian Government is stalling works on the Avoca Dr upgrade….
Call goes out for Seeing Eye Dog puppy carers
Vision Australia will hold a Puppy and Training Dog Carer information session in Gosford on Monday, July 24, as Seeing Eye Dogs calls for new puppy carers. “At Vision Australia…
Council in running for top science award
Central Coast Council, in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), the NSW Government Department of Planning and Environment (NSW DPE) and the local community, is a finalist in…
The Phoenix Collective returns to Kincumber
The Phoenix Collective Quartet will present the music of anime legend Joe Hisaishi at a special concert at Kincumber on August 6. Hisaishi is the award-winning composer of soundtracks to…
National Tree Day activities at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Arboretum (officially known as the Crommelin Native Arboretum) will host a National Tree Day planting on Sunday, July 30, from 9am. Established in Pearl Beach in1976, the…
Business award for Saratoga couple
A small family business based in Saratoga has taken out one of Australia Post’s Local Business Heroes for 2023 award. SecondLife Recrafted, a business run by Mark and Katie Silvia,…