Farewell to couple with strong links to Yarramalong Valley
The people of Yarramalong Valley gathered at Wyong Creek Hall recently to farewell Paul and Di Salmon and thank them for years of hard work and dedication to the community…
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Beatles magic at The Art House
It is almost 50 years since The Beatles toured Australia and Central Coast audiences will have the chance to re-live the iconic band’s glory days when The Beatles – 50…
Mastering maths with a nudge from the Mariners
Central Coast Mariners teamed up with the University of Newcastle on April 4 at an event aimed at inspiring the region’s high school students to engage with mathematics. Maths with…
Taking some steps towards a cure for NF
Thousands of Australian children and adults live with a complex genetic condition called neurofibromatosis (NF), which causes tumours to grow on nerves within the body, including in the brain and…
Police seize drugs at Woy Woy
Police from Brisbane Water Proactive Crime Investigation Team seized a quantity of drugs after stopping a vehicle while on patrol at Woy Woy on Monday, April 3. Police searched the…
New look for Leagues Club in Gosford
Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) is set for a new look, with an extensive renovation project set to start this month. Designed by Altis Architecture, the multi-million-dollar refurbishment will deliver…
Writers fellowship welcomes new members
Calling all storytellers who love the written form – the Fellowship Australian Writers Wyong Branch would like to hear from you. Members of Wyong Writers are of all ages and…
Ninja athletes heading to US for world championships
Fifteen ninjas from the Obstacle Course Racing School at Tuggerah will be competing in the 2023 Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association World Series Championship Finals in Orlando, Florida in July. Their…
Turtle found on Coast had swallowed seven fish hooks
A Green Turtle found near Eraring Power Station at Lake Macquarie has undergone life-saving surgery after swallowing seven fish hooks and having its intestines pierced by fishing line. The 50kg…
Renewed visitor information centre opens in time for Easter
The renewed Visitor Information Centre at The Entrance opened to the public on April 6, just in time for Easter and the school holidays. Council Director of Community and Recreation…
Reid tags along on OzHarvest delivery run
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid gained some valuable insights into the work done by OzHarvest on the Central Coast when he joined team members on one of their weekly food…
Coastie appointed to Orienteering Australia Hall of Fame
If you’re after some advice on how to navigate your way through bushland, Nick Dent of Terrigal is the man to go to. Dent has been named to the Orienteering…
Nashos spread Easter joy at Gosford Hospital
Patients at Gosford Hospital received a special Easter treat on April 5 when Members of the Gosford City Sub Branch of the NSW National Servicemen’s Association and Affiliates visited the…
Ladies Day comes to Tuggerah
Four fish filleters from a factory in Hull ditch their overalls and dress-up to the nines for an unexpected trip to the Royal Ascot races. And so the stage is…
Regional library still on agenda despite tender setback
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart is hopeful we will have a new regional library by the end of next year, despite another delay in the tender process. With only…
Easter treat from Mounties
More than 200 Coasties received a treat on April 5 as an adult-sized Easter Bunny and its team of volunteers from the Mounties Group handed out goodies across the region….
Cheeky Tasmanian Devil joeys go on display
After becoming an internet sensation in October last year, the 11-month-old cheeky Tasmanian devil duo, Vegemite and Toast are set to be on display in the Tasmanian Devil exhibit at…
Reid to chair epilepsy awareness group
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid will co-chair a bi-partisan friendship group aimed at raising awareness about Australians living with epilepsy among federal MPs. The Parliamentary Friends of Epilepsy will be…
International smash hits coming to Red Tree Theatre
Red Tree Theatre will present two highly acclaimed international works on Friday, April 7, for one night only. First up is Orpheus at 7.30pm; a modern retelling of a timeless…
We need to have a Plan B for energy supply
An old adage for investment management is: Do not put all your eggs in one basket -diversification reduces risk. This applies equally in regards to the options available for replacement…