More accessibility needed at our parks
The poor old wheelchair users and people with disabilities don’t seem to be getting much of a look in. Many millions have been spent on upgrades to parks; Bouddi National…
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Nuclear power too risky
I feel the need to respond to your correspondent (Time to re-appraise nuclear power, CCN382). The correspondent claims renewable sources of energy (solar and wind) “do not constitute a full…
Set to represent Australia at Transplant Games
Patrick Whymark of Lisarow is set to compete in the World Transplant Games in Perth from April 15 to 21. The games will be a week of sport and celebration…
Pearl Beach Art Trail returns at Easter
The Pearl Beach Easter Art Trail will return on April 8, with more than 15 local artisans exhibiting in the Arboretum – the Artist Hub. Ten artists will also open…
New committees to guide regional development
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC), has established three distinct committees to address the region’s top priorities: jobs and skills; infrastructure and development; and leadership and collaboration. Board members have…
Police appeal for public help over train incident
Image of a man being sought by Police Police are appealing for public assistance after a man allegedly assaulted rail staff, damaged a toilet and exposed himself on a train…
The carnival’s not over for Keith
A World of Our Own, Georgy Girl, I’ll Never find Another You – they were the songs that defined a generation as The Seekers took the world by storm in…
$100,000 pledge for Pelican Park upgrade
NSW Labor has committed to deliver $100,000 to Central Coast Council for the upgrade of Pelican Park, Woy Woy, including a new playground, improvements to accessibility and maintenance, if elected…
Labor pledges $40M for Gosford bypass missing link
With the State election just days away, the Labor Party has pledged $40M for detailed planning of “the missing link” Stage 4 of the Gosford Bypass, if elected on March…
Meet your candidates – NSW election 2023
As voters prepare to go to the polls on March 25, we have compiled a rundown of candidates in all five electorates which cover the Central Coast. Candidates are profiled…
Eight people face court over 170 drug charges
Eight people have appeared in court charged with more than 170 offences following an investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs on the Central Coast. In December 2022, officers attached…
Avgolemono – Greek chicken soup with Nina Angelo and Chef Daniel
Chef Daniel’s next guest in the Pinch of Salt series is the art queen of the Central Coast Nina Angelo. Nina has been a key player in the art industry…
Pearl Beach RFS Brigade needs volunteers
Have you ever wondered what motivates people to join a volunteer organisation like the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)? Now is your chance to find out, as Pearl Beach Progress…
No Victory over Melbourne for Mariners
The Central Coast Mariners returned from their tour to the southern capital of sport without a victory over Melbourne’s cellar-dwelling club, Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. The young team from…
Wyong takes out regional firefighting championships
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) team from Wyong has once again claimed brigade bragging rights by taking out the first round of the 2023 firefighting championships. The station has…
Upgrade for Mardi water treatment plant
Central Coast Council celebrated World Water Day on Wednesday, March 22, by announcing that upgrades to the Mardi Water Treatment Plant will begin later this year, to secure safe drinking…
National recognition for Coast company
Megasealed Central Coast franchisee Peter Neilson and consultant Geoffery Farrell have been recognised for their contribution to the company, taking away esteemed awards at 2023 Megasealed National Conference held recently…
Two injured in serious crash at East Gosford
Paramedics treated two people following a serious car accident on The Entrance Rd at East Gosford on Monday, March 20. One woman aged in her 70s was in a critical…
Nuclear power costs prohibitive
It seems any mention of cheap, clean renewables gets the dander up some areas, whether they be advocates for more coal and gas burning or, over the past two Forums,…
Doggie Dates – under cover
Doggie Dates NSW will invest in a new gazebo to take to events after taking out the latest round of Greater Bank’s #GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program. Doggie Dates NSW Founder…