Crouch retains Terrigal for the Libs despite huge swing to Labor
Incumbent Liberal MP Adam Crouch has narrowly retained the seat of Terrigal after surviving a swing to Labor candidate Sam Boughton of almost 12 per cent. In one of the…
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New government announces major review of rail network
Central Coast MPs have welcomed an announcement that the new State Government is set to launch a comprehensive and independent Rail Infrastructure and Systems Review to investigate repeated shutdowns, cancellations…
Jared tackles 620km track to help Save the Children
Jared Styan of Lake Munmorah is set to embark on a world-first 620km running expedition along the Oodnadatta Track in South Australia to raise awareness and funds for Save the…
Caravanners club chalks up 30 years
Central Coast Caravanners celebrated their 30th anniversary recently with a week of camping at Lake Macquarie. The club had its first meeting on March 21, 1993, at Wyong. President Wayne…
Drugs and cash haul at Ettalong Beach
Brisbane Water Police District Proactive Crime Team executed a search warrant at Ettalong Beach on March 23 for the supply of steroids and cannabis. They seized 56kg of cannabis, a…
Podcast raising awareness about indigenous health
A new podcast called Coffee on Country which was launched this week is aimed at raising health literacy among the local indigenous community. There will be an initial six episodes,…
Man wanted on three arrest warrants
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on three outstanding arrest warrants. Harley Heron, aged 19, is wanted for offences including aggravated break and enter damage…
Growth in tourism despite challenges of COVID
Despite the challenges presented in recent years by COVID-19 lockdowns, the Central Coast achieved a four per cent growth in tourism in the year ended June 2022 compared to a…
The time is right for nuclear subs
Both Richard Pryke and Paul Corkeron pour scorn on Australia having nuclear-powered submarines (CCN 384). The former dismisses them as a threat to China while the latter implies the present…
Place Maker program set for The Entrance
The Entrance town centre, foreshore and surrounds will be buzzing with activities featuring a series of public art and activations from April 7-16 during this year’s Place Maker program. Central…
Thousands of pre-loved books on offer
The annual Easter Saturday Pearl Beach Book Fair will be held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 8. This is the 46th year of the annual fair which is…
Sunrise bungul for NAISDA students
Alarms were set early on Monday morning, March 27, as students and staff from the Central Coast’s NAISDA Dance College headed to Umina Beach for a special sunrise bungul on…
One-man battle for a No Stopping sign
Resident John Gordon is set to appeal to the Minister for Transport and the Police Commissioner if Central Coast Council does not install a No Stopping sign at the start…
Info booth to mark World Parkinson’s Day
The Central Coast Parkinson’s Support Group will mark World Parkinson’s Day and Month on April 11 with an information booth in the foyer of Gosford Hospital. Plain language information will…
New specialist disability homes at Toukley
Work is underway on five new one-bedroom villas at Toukley which will be specialist disability accommodation (SDA) for residents with high physical support needs. The project, named Sanctuary, is being…
LEP Digital secures major Signarama contract
Central Coast-based digital content marketing agency LEP Digital is going from strength to strength. Scooping up three major awards at last year’s Central Coast Business Awards (Excellence in Small Business,…
Police catch 11 youths in Peninsula operation
Police from Brisbane Water Police District have conducted Operation Peninsula Precinct, focused on juvenile violence and anti-social behaviour, after numerous violent incidents were captured and circulated on social media. It…
Coast’s returned Labor MPs will fight for the region as a bloc
The region’s four re-elected Labor MPs will continue to work as a bloc for the betterment of the Central Coast as they have done for the past eight years in…
Sub spend not so clever
Three nuclear-powered submarines is the best use those geniuses down in Canberra can come up with for $368B (yes, billion) of government spending? With those we’ll “threaten” (ha!) the world’s…
Redemption for the Crusaders in weekend double-header
The Central Coast Crusaders were prepared for a slog over the weekend of March 25-26 with back-to-back games starting on Saturday against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. The Crusaders crossed the…