Meagan Jane releases debut EP
Central Coast singer/songwriter Meagan Jane is set to release her debut EP – Guide Myself Home – on Friday August 25. After previously releasing two successful singles off the EP…
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Peninsula winter appeal a great success
The 2023 Wiseberry Peninsula Winter Appeal has finished with this year’s campaign being the most successful yet. The community filled over two boxes with donations including non-perishable food products, warm…
Kyla bakes up a storm for animals in need
Central Coast business Cakes By Kyla baked up a storm on Wednesday, August 23, to help raise much-needed funds for RSPCA NSW. One dollar from each cupcake sold was donated…
Kincumber Avoca Cricket Club wins vital funding for volunteers
Kincumber Avoca Cricket Club has been awarded funding through the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Volunteer Grants. The club has received $3,388 to purchase seven new gazebos to protect club volunteers during…
QBD Books brings Mini-Con to the Coast
National retailer QBD Books will bring its inaugural Mini-Con to the Central Coast, showcasing the booming ‘manga’ genre of books, comics and graphic novels, which has surged in popularity in…
Get ready for a night of classic folk songs
Audiences will be treated to the Great Folk Songs of the 20th Century and new classic originals at a special performance by Maurie Mulheron and Pat Craigie and Dennis Aubrey…
New equipment for Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre has received $5,000 through the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Volunteer Grants to buy new equipment for its food pantry and a new freezer for its Youth Brekkie Club….
‘Yes Minister’ moment over shark meshing
EDITORIAL: The decision by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to maintain its universally unpopular shark meshing program across the state is concerning – and not just for sea…
More consultation on proposed reserve reclassification
Central Coast Council will put the contentious issue of the proposed reclassification of Austin Butler Reserve at Woy Woy from community to operational land back out for more public consultation….
Westfield announces Local Heroes finalists
Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand have announced the finalists for the 2023 Westfield Local Heroes community recognition and grants program, with three local women selected by Westfield Tuggerah….
Daleys Point local makes first-grade debut for Marconi Stallions
Daleys Point local Julia (Jules) Jamieson has made her first-grade debut for Sydney powerhouse club Marconi Stallions at the age of just 15. On August 20, just three hours before…
Council can’t be trusted with community land
FORUM: Rik Hart has come out pretending that he wants what is best for the residents of the Peninsula (More consultation on proposed reserve classification CCN 404). Please don’t be…
Best ever Beatles tribute show headed to Pearl Beach Arboretum
The Beatles Rebooted is coming to Pearl Beach Arboretum on Saturday, October 7, at 2.30pm. Described as a world class band and string section, the nine musicians recreate live, note…
Dredging of Ettalong Channel finally underway
The Faucon has landed and dredging is finally underway at Ettalong Channel, with work expected to be completed by the end of October. McQuade Marine put the vessel Faucon to…
New student behaviour policy welcomed
Central Coast Council P&C (CCC P&C) has welcomed the announcement that a new policy to manage student behaviour and support safe and positive learning environments will be available to NSW…
Lions tackle public seating
When local Lion Jim Watts, who is 195cm tall, commented that many picnic sets around the area were “only viable for the local leprechauns”, Green Point Avoca Lions Club took…
First Nations Health and Wellness Framework
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched its 2023-2028 First Nations Health and Wellness Framework. Building upon previous cultural engagement activities, the framework…
Four new joeys make an appearance
The Australian Reptile Park’s koala conservation breeding program has had another big year, with four new bundles of joy making an appearance. Affectionately known as the Fluffy Foursome, the four…
Council’s new Community Engagement Plan
Central Coast Council has launched an annual Community Engagement Plan 2023-24 which will include progress reports to Council as part of the Operational Plan. The Community Engagement Plan seeks to…
State award for college’s dance-story
Green Point Christian College’s 2023 Wakakirri performance The Tree of Hope has received a state award, to be presented at an Awards Showcase on September 7. The students have been…