Top headliners for Coastal Twist
The Central Coast is set to explode in a dazzling kaleidoscope of colours and fabulousness when the Coastal Twist Festival returns this September. A week-long extravaganza of glitter, glamour, and…
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Petition calls for ban on logging
Camp Ourimbah has created a petition protesting logging operations in Ourimbah State Forest with the aim of seeing it delivered to the Legislative Council of NSW. Launched on August 21,…
Marine Rescue mourns “tireless volunteer”
Marine Rescue Central Coast is mourning the loss of one its most valued members following the death on August 16 of Sherwin Hensby at the age of 82. Friend Andrew…
Rubbish left dumped by Narara Creek
Central Coast Council is set to remove extensive debris left at an abandoned camp site at Narara after Clean4Shore founder Graham “Jono” Johnston raised the alarm earlier this week. Johnston…
Hoarders need help
There are many hoarders here on the Central Coast. You can drive past their houses and see that they’ve allowed the overflow of rubbish from the house onto their porches…
Voting No would be a profound disrespect
Re the letter written by Nalini Padmanabhan (CCN 403) – with the greatest respect, you clearly haven’t read the Uluru Statement from the Heart, or understood the proposal. This gracious…
Audit freeze will help local GPs
Hunter and Central Coast GP clinics could benefit with the NSW Government announcing it will pause payroll tax audits for 12 months. There will also be a 12 month pause…
New signings for Mariners ahead of A-League season
As the A-League season approaches, the Central Coast Mariners are shoring up the ranks of their men’s and women’s teams with a number of signings in recent weeks. They have…
Opposition to shark nets ramps up
Dozens of residents gathered at Terrigal Beach on Sunday, August 27, to oppose the use of shark nets off Central Coast beaches in the wake of a NSW Government announcement…
Gilbert & Sullivan at their best headed to Central Coast
Iolanthe is Gilbert & Sullivan at their awesome, uproarious best and Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney is bringing its sparkling, re-imagined production to The Art House Wyong on October 1….
Coasties encouraged to take part in Walk to Work Day
Central Coast workers are being encouraged to start Spring by getting out and walking on Friday , September 1, for Walk to Work Day. Walk to Work Day encourages employees…
Heidi takes out Hardys Archie
The Art Gallery of NSW might administer the annual Archibald Prize, but Hardys Bay is determined not to be left out. The Hardys Archie art exhibition was recently held at…
Swans kicking safety goals
Peninsula Swans Junior AFL Club has been awarded $2,000 as part of the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Local Sport Grant Program to purchase new goal post pads. The Club, based at…
Green light for Gosford campus of Newcastle University
It’s all systems go for a university campus in the heart of Gosford, after the NSW Department of Planning approved an application this week for the $58M project. The University…
Annual Coast Shelter sleepout breaks previous fundraising records
The annual Coast Shelter Sleepout, a transformative event aimed at raising awareness and funds to support people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence on the Central Coast, reached unprecedented heights on…
Cowork spaces thrive in wake of lockdowns
The concept of coworking spaces in regional centres has seen a huge surge in the wake of COVID-19 induced lockdowns, with many Central Coast workers now choosing to work that…
Water rate increases unsustainable
I know I will not be the only ratepayer on the Central Coast feeling the brunt of the last water rate increases. Last year, Rik Hart put out a press…
Get your ’70s glam on and head to the Hali
Sydney’s ’70s Glam Band is set to return to the Halekulani Bowling Club on September 2. Glam Bam Thank You Ma’m’ was created with extraordinary attention to detail, combining boutique…
Big Bike Film Night coming to Avoca Beach
Now in its ninth year, the Big Bike Film Night celebrates cycling in all its shapes and forms with a program proclaimed as a feast of short films devised and…
Helping youngsters reach their Max Potential
The Gosford RSL Max Potential celebration event was held recently with hundreds of community member celebrating the achievements and personal leadership growth of the Coast’s future community leaders. Facilitated by…