Spencer bounces back to be named a finalist in tourism awards
After experiencing a series of devastating floods in recent years, the Lower Hawkesbury township of Spencer has bounced back to be named as a finalist in the Tiny Town category…
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Council adopts management plan for community land – but many are unhappy
Central Coast Council has adopted a new region-wide Plan of Management (POM) for community land despite criticisms and pleas from community activists and environmental groups for more time to consider…
Salvos launch Red Shield Appeal on Coast
The Salvation Army is urging the Central Coast community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, with funds raised locally staying local to support community services and programs…
McBride speaks out on suicide prevention
Member for Dobell Emma McBride has given an impassioned address in Federal Parliament on suicide prevention. McBride, who is Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and for Rural…
Upgrades for 15 Coast schools
Fifteen schools on the Central Coast are set to benefit from a share of $32M in Federal Government grants to upgrade school infrastructure and equipment. The funding is part of…
Business leaders look at Coast’s economy over brekkie
Almost 300 business leaders from across the Central Coast attended the annual Business NSW Central Coast Economic Breakfast recently to learn how transformational transport and aviation projects coming online in…
Breathing new life into classic hits of INXS
After years touring the globe, The Australian INXS Show is returning to home shores for an extensive run of concerts including The Art House at Wyong on July 27. The…
Council urges collaborative approach to housing crisis
A housing forum organised by Central Coast Council has challenged all stakeholders involved in housing on the Central Coast to work together in genuine collaboration and consultation to try to…
Rocketman zooms in to Laycock St
Elton John tribute artist Greg Andrew will celebrates the 50th anniversary release of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in this special concert experience at Laycock St Community Theatre on May 27….
Two nail-biters and two walk-overs
Round 3 of the 2023 Central Coast Rugby Union season on April 29 saw a mixed bag of results, with two very tight contests and two fixtures seeing very one-sided…
Change in prescriptions not that great
After an interesting chat with the chemist at Lake Haven about the new prescription regime being introduced by the Federal Government in September, I felt compelled to put something in…
The Voice will enhance our democracy
I refer to John King’s comments (CCN 387) regarding The Voice (to Parliament) and share his concerns that “every Federal Government has failed Aboriginal people miserably”. However, without berating or…
Minister’s first-hand look at Coast’s projects and challenges
Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain, was on the Central Coast on April 27 to discuss regionally significant projects with stakeholders. In a visit hosted…
Council and police join forces to target speed
Central Coast Council has once again joined forces with local police in a campaign this May to aim for a reduction in speed-related road crashes through an education and awareness…
Bowls siblings rule the greens
Canton Beach Bowls, based at the Canton Beach Sports Club, has seen a few changes this year. For the first time, 2023 has seen Pennant games played in mixed teams…
100 Supertees for Wyong Hospital
A hundred Supertees were delivered to Wyong Hospital on May 2 and five-year-old Eden Searston of Erina was first in line to receive his new medical garment. The brainchild of…
An enchanting afternoon of Love Duets
Crestani Scholarships, a local not-for profit charity working towards making life better for cancer patients, will host Love Duets, a musical afternoon at the Performing Arts Centre, Central Coast Grammar…
Tenor performs rich repertoire of classic musical theatre
Australia’s most successful tenor, the internationally acclaimed Mark Vincent, will be on stage at The Art House Wyong on Sunday, May 7, with his sensational show, An International Tribute To Andrew Lloyd…
Toukley teen on Australian team for World Games
Toukley teenager Cohan Szypica is the youngest athlete to be selected in the senior men’s basketball team to represent Australia at the 2023 World Dwarf Games being held in July…
Charity event has had its last ride
After 20 years of supporting Lifeline Central Coast and Coast Shelter, Century Challenge Cycle Rides (CCCR) is set to wind up. Run by the Rotary Club of Gosford, the ride…