Become a volunteer, urges Tesch
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is calling on residents to give up their time and volunteer, with National Volunteer Week being celebrated from May 15-21. Aimed at recognising the crucial…
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Two great travel books to feature at local Writers Festival
Two great travel books with a difference by Central Coast authors will be officially launched on June 8 at Woy Woy Library as part of the Words on the Waves…
A slice of RuPaul comes to Coast
A little slice of RuPaul’s Drag Race is coming to the Central Coast on May 27. Appearing at the Naughty Noodle fun Haus at Ettalong Beach will be two of…
Lifeline looks for more volunteers
In celebration of National Volunteering Week (May 15-21), Lifeline Central Coast has shone the light on the critical role its volunteers play in giving hope and connection to people in…
Call for speed humps in Craigie Ave
Local residents have raised concerns about speeding drivers in Craigie Ave, Kanwal, and want to see speed humps installed. One resident said drivers “speed down there morning and night, all…
Edible garden trail funds community projects
Following the success of the 2022 Central Coast Edible Garden Trail, funds raised through ticket sales are now directly benefitting community projects. After putting some funds aside for the 2023…
Free skin checks on offer at Terrigal
Adore Beauty has launched its SPF365 campaign and will be offering free skin checks and sunscreen at the Terrigal foreshore war memorial from 8am to 2pm on Tuesday, May 30….
Poore ready to take on Sydney’s steepest hill run
52-year-old Anthony Poore of Gorokan is dusting off his sneakers for this year’s Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn and even though he hasn’t been in a fun run since the 1990s,…
Attempt murder charge in domestic violence case
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a domestic related stabbing at Lake Haven. At about 9pm on Saturday, May 13, emergency services were called to a property…
Major operation to make Patonga homes safe
A row of houses at Patonga has been protected from the danger of falling rocks thanks to a State Government investment of about $1M to stabilise a steep slope and…
New home just in time for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day really was a special day for Killarney Court’s newest resident Jeanette Tuck. Having lived at a Kempsey facility for the past three years, she was unhappy there and…
It’s time to fix those bridges
I wish to congratulate Geoff Mitchell of Kariong (CCN390). He put the hammer on the nail when he pointed out that our infrastructure is so inadequate. Over the past 30…
Echidnas get the health all-clear
The Australian Reptile Park’s short-beaked echidnas have had their yearly health check-up at Somersby Animal Hospital, with the team from the Animal Eye Clinic also on hand to perform an…
Pelican saved for the second time
The Peninsula’s “Pelican Lady”, Wendy Gillespie has returned a one-year-old pelican into the wild following four days of intensive care. “This immature male pelican has had his fair share of…
Mingaletta says thanks to Indigenous Minister
Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation at Umina Beach has presented Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, with a certificate of appreciation. The certificate was delivered recently to…
Concerns over anti-social behaviour at Lake Haven library
Central Coast Council will look at all options in relation to Lake Haven Library, including adjusted opening hours, as escalating anti-social behaviour rings alarm bells. “I am increasingly concerned by…
Have your say on new look for Pelican Park
Residents of Woy Woy and beyond are invited to have their say on three options for a new concept for Pelican Park Woy Woy with construction set to be completed…
Girls of Steel blazing trail for female tradies
In an industry dominated by men, a new generation of trailblazing women is emerging, breaking down barriers and paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive engineering workforce. With…
Keeping the Umina bunnies bouncing
Umina Junior Rugby League Football Club has received more than $4,600 as part of the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Local Sport Grant Program to upgrade the club webpage and communication channels…
Public forum will be held next Monday prior to Tuesday Council meeting
Residents are reminded that Central Coast Council’s trial change to the Public Forum protocol comes into effect next week. To increase the opportunity for community members to have their say…