Harvest Festival warmed the hearts of many
The Central Coast Harvest Festival 2023 brought warm hearts and smiles to organisers, locals and visitors alike over the recent long weekend. Big attendances caused parking challenges at many of…
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Ettalong/Wagstaffe ferry service indefinitely diverted to Patonga
Pressure is mounting on the State Government to address the dredging of the Ettalong channel, with Fantasea Palm Beach Ferries announcing this week that its Ettalong and Wagstaffe service will…
Helping hairdressers keep an eye out for concerning spots
Central Coast hairdressers, barbers and beauticians can access a new TAFE NSW course to gain the skills to “spot a spot” and speak up if they see something concerning through…
Animal Liberation joins opposition to feedlot proposal
With the closing date for submissions on a controversial feedlot proposal for Mangrove Mountain extended by a week to June 13, Animal Liberation added its voice to a swell of…
Most house fires start in kitchen
Budgewoi Fire and Rescue has issued a timely reminder that more than 50 per cent of house fires start in the kitchen. On Sunday, June 11, firefighters were called out…
Grants for hands-on environmental learning
Students across the Central Coast are on their way to becoming the next generation of environmental champions with new funds from the 2023 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program. Schools to…
Peninsula Leisure Centre host swim championships
Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy, was host to Coast and Valley Swimming Association’s (CVSA) annual Short Course Swimming Championships for 2023 on June 2-4. CVSA is the area body comprising…
Hilarious chaotic comedy a family favourite
Maestros of comedy and family favourites The Listies are returning to The Art House Wyong with an hysterical new show for the July school holidays. The Listies: ROFL (Rolling on…
Coasties recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
Eight Central Coast residents have received an Order of Australia (OAM) medal and one has received an Emergency Services Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours List, announced on June 12….
Lauren scoops the pool at Masters Games
Lauren Bradley from Ettalong Pelicans Masters Swim scooped the pool at the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games in Queensland recently, coming away with seven gold, one silver and three bronze…
Dispelling misinformation on wind farms
Thank you for your article Wind farms no threat to Whales says Professor (CCN393). It was pleasing to (see) some of the misinformation on our energy transformation dispelled in an…
Mingara hotel gets the green light
Mingara Leisure Group has been given the go-ahead by Central Coast Council to build a $19M five-storey hotel at its Tumbi Umbi site. The 86-room hotel will be integrated with…
Antique store has community at heart
From collecting food for Coast Shelter to donating white goods to Allawah House, Central Coast Antiques & Collectables has community at its heart and has helped dozens of local charities…
R U OK? Conversation Convoy rolls into West Gosford
The R U OK? Conversation Convoy will visit West Gosford on Friday, June 23. Residents are invited to visit Anytime Fitness at West Gosford between 8am and 10am for a…
Food network looking for new members
If you’re interested in buying organic food at affordable prices, becoming a member of the Peninsula Environment Group (PEG) Food Network could be for you. The non-profit organisation, based in…
Flash mob at Erina Fair protests Kariong development
Shoppers at Erina Fair were surprised to see a group of women dressed in Mother Earth themed costumes shimmy out of the crowd to join a choreographed dance on June…
Rugby teams do Coast proud at country championships
Three Central Coast rugby union teams did the region proud at the NSW Country Championships in Tamworth on June 10 and 11, scoring a first, second and third placing. The…
Entries open for Bays Art Show
Entries for The Bays Art Show 2023 will close on July 3 with all artists encouraged to submit works. The event, which will feature up to 60 artists from the…
Sign up for grants information
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid wants to make sure all community organisations, sporting clubs, P&Cs, not-for-profit organisations, and veterans groups are aware of government grants they could be eligible for….
Wyong Family History Group to host state conference
Wyong Family History Group will host the NSW/ACT Association of Family History Societies Annual Conference at Toukley 50+ Leisure Centre on September 8-10. The association has been in operation since…