Raising prostate cancer awareness
Around 150 men, their partners and friends attended the Central Coast Big Aussie BBQ held recently at Davistown RSL to raise awareness about prostate cancer. The event was organised by…
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Nippers season set to make a splash
The region’s beaches are set to be splashed with pink as children throw on their iconic rash shirts for the launch of the Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) Nippers…
No government support for cancer patients
I would like to make the public aware of the absolute lack of support there is for cancer patients from the government. I am a 53-year-old woman who was recently…
Time for MPs to set priorities
I have concerns about the priorities of our elected representatives, Member for Robertson Gordon Reid and Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch on the south end of the Central Coast. Gordon…
Huge milestone for Elvis
The world’s most famous reptile, Elvis the crocodile, celebrated 16 years at the Australian Reptile Park during the current school holidays. To celebrate his anniversary, keepers will gift Elvis a…
Cricket comp hits off on October 6
Almost 2,000 men, women and children are set to take to the pitch this weekend, October 7-8, as the 2023/24 Central Coast Cricket Season begins. The T20 competition started last…
Fire and storm season – a time for community co-operation
EDITORIAL: Last weekend’s record heatwave has the Central Coast bracing itself for another challenging bushfire and storm season, and the importance of community cooperation cannot be overstated. In recent years,…
Dominique named finalist in Women in Law awards
Senior Associate at Seton Family Lawyers, Dominique Markwort, has been recognised for her contributions to the legal industry by being named a finalist in the Rising Star of the Year…
Good show by Coast in baseball comp
The Central Coast was well represented at the Under-14 Country Baseball Championship held at Coffs Harbour over the long weekend. Despite tying with the Far North Coast in the semi-final…
Asphalt plant planning increased production
Fulton Hogan Industries wants to quadruple production at the Bushells Ridge Asphalt Plant and improve processing infrastructure to meet the forecast demand for asphalt in the Central Coast and Hunter…
End of era with passing of former Wyong Mayor
Former Mayor of Wyong Shire Council Tony Sheridan passed away peacefully surrounded by his five children on September 29 at the age of 98. Sheridan served on Wyong Shire Council…
Public reports about woman driver
Police from Brisbane Water Highway Patrol stopped a woman driver at Somersby following calls from the public concerned about her driving with three young children in the car. The 26-year-old…
Terry named Coast’s volunteer of the year
Surf lifesaving patrol captain and rugby league first aider Terry Vella has been named 2023 Central Coast Senior Volunteer of the Year for his dedication to safety on the sand,…
Mariners crush Filipino opposition in Gosford
Mark Jackson’s debut as head honcho couldn’t have gone any better for the Mariners, as they crushed Filipino outfit Stallion Laguna 9-1 in a scintillating display at Industree Group Stadium…
Crossroads Chamber Music Festival returns to the Central Coast
The beloved three-day Crossroads Chamber Music Festival returns to the Central Coast this weekend with an exhilarating program of five concerts, under the artistic direction of violin virtuoso Madeleine Easton.The program…
Coastal Twist a raging success
Despite temperatures soaring to 14 degrees above average on Sunday, October 1, for its signature Fair Day, the 2023 Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts & Culture Festival was a huge success…
Boost for Peninsula Swans
The Woy Woy Peninsula Swans have received $2,500 through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. The club will use the grant funding to buy canteen equipment including a chest freezer…
Get active at San Remo and Blue Haven
More than 150 sport, active recreation and physical activity opportunities have been unveiled as part of Get Active San Remo and Blue Haven this October. The initiative, returning for its…
Caring for patients in their own homes
Gosford Hospital Auxiliary has donated a handheld doppler for the Hospital in the Home Service (HiTH). HiTH Clinical Nurse Educator Marte Viljoen, said the doppler, which is worth $5,500, will…
Donation for Allawah House
The Older Women’s Network (OWN) Deepwater Woy Woy has delivered goods valued at just over $650 to Allawah House at East Gosford. The gift comprised 10 sets of quilt cover…