Helping hand for outback footballers
When members of the rugby league Wilcannia Boomerangs were finding it difficult to get accommodation for the recent Central Coast Koori Knockout, Narara Ecovillage came to the rescue. Lisa Bellamy…
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Saying Yes to a gentle request
When handing out Yes material at pre-poll I met a bright and cheerful No volunteer … not a neo-con, or Liberal, but a voter concerned about “division”. She told me…
School zones back in force
Central Coast motorists are reminded that school zones are once more back in place following the beginning of Term 4 on October 9. Transport for NSW is reminding motorists to…
Meet Wilbur the wombat joey
The latest addition to the Australian Reptile Park family is a five-month-old orphaned wombat joey aptly named Wilbur. The tiny joey was handed to the Park after a passerby had…
Houston is Champion of the Month
Each month an employee from Tuggerah Lakes Police District is recognised for their outstanding contribution to the workplace and broader community. District Commander Superintendent Chad Gillies September presented the Champion…
National Parks speaker at Plants Society
Conservation planning officer with the National Parks and Wildlife Service Doug Beckers will be guest speaker at the next meeting of the Australian Plants Society-Central Coast on October 14. Beckers…
Sculptor in residence at Toukley
The first creative local to occupy the Gallery Container located in the Toukley Village Green in the 2023-24 Creative Spaces program line-up is sculptor David Hough. Hough’s sculptures and a…
Boy From Oz comes to Red Tree Theatre
The Boy From Oz is set to wow audiences at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre with a blend of passion, drama, iconic music and sequin shirts telling the story of Australian…
Family fun at Warnervale market day
Warnervale Regional Uniting Church will hold a community market day on October 14 from 8am to 1pm at 251 Warnervale Rd, Hamlyn Terrace. It promises to be a day of…
Discover the Magic of Water Wisdom on Water Night
Central Coast Council has partnered with the Water Conservancy to promote Water Night this National Water Week, October 16 to 22. Water Night is a national event that occurs every…
Industry festival to return in 2024
The Central Coast Industry Festival and Expo is set to make a return early next year, following the success of the inaugural festival in 2022. Presented by Central Coast Industry…
Another step towards net zero
NSW Premier Chris Minns was on the Central Coast on October 3 to announce the release of a new net zero emissions policy for heavy road and rail freight –…
Final acoustic songwriter session for the year
Tickets for the October Central Coast Acoustic Songwriter Session, the third and final event for 2023, are now on sale. Promising to be a great night out, the event will…
Concern over proposed changes at water treatment plant
A proposal to manage PFAS contamination at the Colongra/Munmorah power stations site is a positive step but may fall short of protecting the health of lakes and the community from…
Mental Health Day
Uniting NSW.ACT Mental Health Services on the Central Coast will host a Mental Health Day on Tuesday, October 10 at Wyong to mark October being Mental Health Month. Uniting Head…
New coach for U-19 Wyong Roos
The Wyong Roos Under-19s head into the 2024 rugby league season with a new coach at the helm. Jason Cashin brings vast experience to the role with a long record…
Liberal and former land council CEO backs Yes vote
Former CEO of the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and chairman of NAISDA Dance College Sean Gordon has added his voice to the Yes campaign as the national referendum approaches…
Anas finds a home and community at Peninsula Villages
Nestled in the heart of Umina Beach, Peninsula Villages is a leading aged care facility that is home to some of the most remarkable people in the community. One such…
$35,000 to fight Motor Neurone Disease
A group of Central Coast friends has completed a massive 200km run to help raise awareness and $50,000 for the fight against Motor Neurone Disease. Led by local doctor Nik…
No litter at Wyong railway station
As a regular train traveller to Sydney from Wyong (I would like to say that) Wyong train station would be number one in cleanliness. The railway tracks at the station…