How will Smart City planning affect us?
The Federal Government’s Smart Cities Plan outlines ways to maximise the potential of cities using the three pillars of smart investment, smart policy and smart technology. Central Coast Council’s adopted…
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Community meeting on proposed wind farm
A community meeting will be held on Saturday, May 20, to protest an offshore wind farm planned for an area 10km off the coast from Port Stephens to Norah Head….
Coast children set to walk to school
School children on the Central Coast will be putting on their walking shoes on Friday, May 19, to participate in National Walk Safely to School Day. The annual event encourages…
Shifting sands at The Entrance
Sand is set to be moved from the spit at The Entrance channel to re-nourish the eroded northern foreshores of Karagi Point Reserve. Central Coast Council Director Environment and Planning,…
Aboriginal artworks showcased in Ocean Songs
The Ocean Songs Art Exhibition will showcase the artworks of 12 Central Coast Aboriginal artists, jewellery and artefact makers. This exhibition is an exciting collaboration between respected artists Garry Purchase…
New Marine Rescue boat passes its sea trial
A new vessel for Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes is closer to going into active service after passing its sea trial, with members being trained in the next few weeks. The…
Guide Dogs support group celebrates 40 years
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Central Coast Support Group will celebrate its 40th birthday at an anniversary lunch on Tuesday, May 23, at the Royal Hotel, Wyong, from noon-2.30pm. The volunteer support…
Future of Nissen Hut site under a cloud
As Heritage Week drew to a close, Member for The Entrance David Mehan renewed calls for the land on which the Nissen Hut at Ourimbah formerly stood to be returned…
Trivia night for WIRES
Mitchell Gordon and Troy Dove will hold their fifth charity trivia night for WIRES Central Coast on Thursday, September 21. The evening will be hosted by Rotary Brisbane Water at…
Concert will be a right royal treat
With the recent coronation on everyone’s minds, a musical program fit for a king and queen will be presented at East Gosford on May 21. Music Director Christopher Bowen, the…
YIPA concerts hit Laycock St
If you’re ready for something young, fresh and entertaining on stage, don’t miss the 2023 Youth In Performing Arts Concert series at Laycock St Community Theatre from Wednesday, May 17…
Headstart to mechanic career while still at school
TAFE NSW is helping eager Year 11 and 12 students get a headstart towards a career as a mechanic while contributing towards their HSC and ATAR. The program offers students…
31 Little Tern chicks fledge at Karagi Point
Thirty-one Little Tern chicks have fledged at Karagi Point, The Entrance North, despite threats posed by the sometimes-predatory Silver Gulls which swooped down in December actively hunting eggs and chicks….
Uniting welcomes aged care pay rise
Uniting Care Australia, with four aged care facilities on the Central Coast, has welcomed a 15 per cent wage rise for workers in the industry announced in last week’s Federal…
Budget brings health improvements for Coast
The Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) has applauded the Labor Government following the announcement of significant investment into primary care in the 2023 Federal Budget, which…
Test your strength at Deadlift for Dementia
Lift3 Gym and Physiotherapy at Tuggerah Business Park is set to hold a Deadlift for Dementia event on Saturday, September 16, from 10am-3pm and is calling for registrations. People of…
Two men wanted for breaching AVOs
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate two men who are wanted on separate arrest warrants in relation to defying Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO). Matthew Brown Mark Elliott Mark…
Will our roads and transport finally be addressed?
The Six Cities Commissioner Robyn Parker has committed the Commission to making it a priority to assess the transport needs of all future developments on the Coast. Fifty years ago…
Greens urge Coasties to vote Yes to the Voice
The Central Coast Greens have thrown their support behind the Yes campaign for this year’s referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Media officer Imogen da Silva said the Greens…
Calling all poets and writers
Central Coast Speakers Toastmasters is inviting all poets and writers to present their work at a special meeting on Wednesday, May 24. Spokesperson Tom Haberkorn said presenters would each be…