Haynes Ave resurfaced – but more work is needed
Haynes Ave at Umina Beach has been resurfaced by Central Coast Council with funding from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, but residents say there is still…
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Gosford franchisee is Kwik Kopy’s best
Gosford businessman Peter Clarke has been named Kwik Kopy Franchisee of the Year for the second time. Clarke was named winner of this year’s award at the 2023 Sales and…
Eastcoast Beverages invites you to a Day on the Farm
Eastcoast Beverages’ annual Day on the Farm event will return on Sunday, June 11, from 10am to 4pm. Located at Kulnura, the third-generation family-owned juice company will open the gates…
Developer of Long Jetty high-rise wants to go even higher
Developers of a high-rise residential development at Long Jetty have lodged revised architectural plans with Central Coast Council to eliminate in-ground basement car parking and raise the height of buildings…
Major commitment to reduce youth homelessness
A $91.7M investment by the Federal Government is set to help Central Coast youth at risk of homelessness. The money will be put into the Reconnect program over the next…
Free multisports day for all abilities
Born and bred on the Central Coast, Rae Anderson is a dual Summer and Winter Paralympian and Para Matilda and is now preparing for the Asia Cup to be held…
Open day at Ettalong Bowlo to raise funds for Guide Dogs
Ettalong Bowling Club will host an open day on Sunday, May 7, from 9am to raise funds for Guide Dogs Australia with all players and visitors welcome. There will be…
Council calls on government to restart wind farm consultation
Central Coast Council is calling for more information and community consultation before the Federal Government makes a decision on whether to establish a renewable energy area with wind turbines in…
Chelsea plays Terrigal before heading to Nashville
Rising pop/country artist, Chelsea Berman, who grew up on the Central Coast, will play at The Joker and Thief at Terrigal on Thursday, May 18, before she heads to Nashville…
Supporting more businesses to gain ECO certification
Seven Central Coast attractions now have ECO certification, with nine more applications pending, and Central Coast Council is helping more eligible businesses in the region to start their own ECO…
Virtual care for kids expands to Coast
The Coast’s Labor MPs have welcomed the announcement that the innovative virtualKIDS Urgent Care Service is to be expanded across the state. The virtualKIDS service utilises modern technologies such as…
Paying homage to superstar band Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac has sold more than one hundred million albums worldwide and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – their songs are part of international music…
Walking footballers do Coast proud
Two Central Coast residents have done the region proud by competing in the Australian Over-70’s Walking Football (WF) Team at the Brisbane QUT WF Tournament on April 22, with the…
Freshwater croc found in Umina backyard
A freshwater crocodile was found in the backyard of a Umina Beach home on Sunday afternoon, April 30. The homeowner immediately contacted the Australian Reptile Park and keepers were dispatched…
Tuggerah animal shelter closes without warning
The RSPCA animal shelter at Tuggerah unexpectedly closed last week after making the “difficult decision to step away from a retail model as it was no longer a cost-effective way…
Have your say in making Gosford safer
Central Coast Council is calling on women, girls and gender-diverse people to raise their voices to improve the perception of safety within the Gosford CBD. A survey and an interactive…
Shipbuilders Heritage Walk returns on May 21
The Rotary 4 Villages-Shipbuilders Heritage Walk is set to return to Kincumber on Sunday, May 21, from 8.30am. The event takes participants on a short 3km walk on a flat,…
Boost for Coast’s general practices
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says a new program announced this week by the Federal Government will provide a much-needed boost to general practices on the Central Coast and across…
Workers Memorial Day at Ourimbah
The annual Central Coast service to commemorate International Workers Memorial Day (also referred to as International Day of Mourning) was held at the Ourimbah Memorial Wall of Remembrance at 10am…
Council to trial new system for public forums prior to meetings
Central Coast Council is set to trial a new system for the public forum traditionally held immediately prior to Council meetings, which are held monthly on Tuesday nights at 6.30pm….