Highway upgrade at Lisarow complete
The Pacific Highway at Lisarow is now open to two lanes in each direction and the speed limit will increase to 60km/h from July 10. Member for The Entrance David…
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PM signs special picture for Pretty Beach students
Pretty Beach Public School is now the proud owner of a photograph of students wearing Rabbitohs paraphernalia signed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It all began when Member for Robertson…
Mingara Relay for Life returns in October
The Mingara Relay For Life will return to the Coast on October 14-15, raising vital funds for Cancer Council. Teams of friends, families and colleagues will fundraise in the lead-up…
Secondary shuttle service for Wagstaffe ferry passengers
As ferry services to Palm Beach remain diverted from Ettalong and Wagstaffe to Patonga, a secondary shuttle service between Wagstaffe and Ettalong will operate from Monday, July 10. Ferry pick-ups…
New jerseys for a special home game
As the basketball season comes to a close, the Central Coast Crusaders are gearing up for their final game at home for the year and it’s a special one. This…
Heartfelt tributes pour in following the death of young Harry McWilliam
The Central Coast community is currently grappling with the loss of 20-year-old Harry McWilliam, whose tragic death this week has left a deep void in the hearts of those who…
Shark net tenders have locals shaking their heads
Despite unanimous political support for the removal of the shark netting program across the Central Coast, tenders have been issued by the Department of Primary Industry. Marine Wildlife Rescue Central…
Students challenged to write parliamentary speech
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has joined the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, in launching the My First Speech competition for Central Coast schools. The national…
Tim comes to life on Art House stage
Colleen McCullough’s iconic novel Tim has been adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright Tim McGarry and will hit The Art House at Wyong on August 2. The Art House…
Optus grants for youngsters in honour of World Cup
Central Coast youngsters are being encouraged to turn their dreams into reality thanks to Inspiration Grants being offered by Optus to coincide with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. To…
Major award for Dancenergy
Central Coast studio Dancenergy has been recognised at the 2023 Ready Set Dance Awards. The awards are presented by Australian Industry Leader, Ready Set Dance, as an opportunity to nationally…
Putty Beach dune system regenerated
The Killcare Wagstaffe Trust has used a $10,000 grant through the Federal Government’s Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee Program to rehabilitate the Putty Beach dune system. Federal Member for…
Harder and harder to source cash
It was sad to read that the Gosford branch of the NAB is closing (CCN 396), as I used to use them until my own bank’s debit card facility was…
Hart defends public forum trial
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has hit back at criticisms of the now-abandoned public forum trial, which saw the forum moved from immediately before each Tuesday evening Council general…
Say Yes to the Voice rally in Kibble Park
A rally in support of the Yes campaign for the Voice to Parliament referendum set for later this year will be held in Kibble Park, Gosford, from 1-2.30pm on Saturday,…
New music studio at Tuggerah
Australian producer Jack Nigro has launched a new music studio at Tuggerah. Nigro has worked with artists such as DMA’s, Dune Rats, The Amity Affliction, The Terrys, Pacific Avenue and…
New voice for First Nations young people
A new initiative, The MobPod, is set to transform the way First Nations young people in high schools across the Central Coast express themselves. The innovative program offers a dynamic…
Dive into croc pool yields unexpected bounty
Operations Manager Billy Collett is used to facing unexpected duties at the Australian Reptile Park. But a deep dive into the saltwater crocodile enclosure wasn’t quite what he was expecting…
Enter ORRCA’s photo competition
The Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) is now accepting entries in its 2023 Photo Calendar Competition, to be judged by multi-award-winning international wildlife photographer,…
Concern over offshore wind farm ramps up
Representatives from community group Love Norah Head, Love the Coast, concerned residents and members of the commercial fishing community have outlined their concerns over a proposed wind farm off the…