Women carry the day in rugby comp
There were no men’s matches in the Central Coast rugby comp on July 15, but the weekend saw some top action in the Women’s 10s competition. Six matches played on…
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Two car fires in two days
Returning to base after a Buttonderry hazard reduction on Saturday afternoon, July 15, both Wallarah and Wyee Rural Fire Brigades were diverted to a car fire after an accident. On…
Skill Engineer to launch Digi Van
The Skill Engineer is set to launch Digi Van, an empowering initiative aimed at helping young people create digital content that reflects their unique voices and community narratives. The official…
Asking is not directing
I read with some concern the recent letter from Dave Horsfall titled Whose priorities should the Voice reflect? (CCN 398). He seems clearly critical of Linda Burney saying she will…
Solar rebate needs to be increased
Thousands of householders across Australia invested millions in solar panels to help reduce the costs of high electricity. The number of panels on roofs varied depending what the householder could…
Legacy torch relay passes through Gosford
The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023 journey passed through Gosford on Saturday, July 15, on its way across the world from Pozieres, France to end in October in Melbourne. The…
Janine speaks out for those without a voice
Central Coast Grammar School student Janine Southwell is all about young people having a say in government policy decisions. Janine, 15, was one of more than 90 young people who…
New appointee to improve Coast’s health care
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the appointment of a Deputy Secretary for Regional Health for the first time in NSW. Tesch said the creation of the role fulfills…
Need for more consultation over Wamberal seawall
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has made himself available to organise meetings between residents and Central Coast Council over the proposed Wamberal seawall, following a meeting with Save Our Sand…
Coast nutritionist named a finalist in AusMumpreneur awards
Central Coast business mum Joan Larkins has been named as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Awards. Presented by The Women’s Business School, the annual awards celebrate and recognise Australian mums…
Rachel Ward presents a new film at Avoca Beach
Film director and actress Rachel Ward is not the first person you’d expect to join a farming revolution. But in her new film, coming to Avoca Beach on July 27,…
Furore over junior sports subsidy reduction
Central Coast Sports Council is pushing for Central Coast Council to reintroduce a 50 per cent subsidy for junior sports after it was cut to 25 per cent at the…
Call for a halt to logging in Ourimbah State Forest
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has slammed Forestry Corp NSW (FCNSW) over the resumption of logging in Ourimbah State Forest. The group says the move is evidence the NSW Government…
That’s a lot of venom!
School holiday visitors were surprised to witness a deadly and dangerous event at The Australian Reptile Park when the Venom Milk Off was held recently to coincide with World Snake…
New president for Brisbane Water Rotary
Manager of Central Coast Antiques & Collectables, Mitchell Gordon, has been elected president of Rotary Brisbane Water. Mitchell joined Rotary International in 2011, has served on the boards of three…
Sydney Symphony Orchestra returns to Art House
Sydney Symphony Orchestra will return to The Art House in August with its concert Britten’s Serenade. Following its sold-out Beethoven concert in May, the orchestra will now take audiences on…
Renewed call for free parking at Gosford Hospital
The cost of parking at the region’s public hospitals has long been a bone of contention for Central Coast residents, with some frequent visitors to long-term in-patients chalking up huge…
Coast Shelter launches new Wyong centre
Coast Shelter celebrated the launch of its new community centre at Wyong on Friday, July 14, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. A spokesperson said there was an incredible community turnout,…
Big boost for women’s health centre
The Rotary Club of Gosford has raised more than $23,000 at its 23rd annual Razzamatazz show, staged recently over three performances at Niagara Park Stadium. More than 1,400 children and…
Stunning photograph unveiled at Fighter World
Central Coast photographer Allan Cooper was recently invited to attend the unveiling of one of his photographs at the Fighter World aviation museum in Newcastle. The image of Australia’s new…