Buddhist teacher bound for Coast
World-renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher Lama Choedak Rinpoche will lead a weekend of teachings for the community at Woy Woy and Umina Beach on August 25-26. The Central Coast Meditation Centre…
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Improving mental well-being through art
Central Coast artist Angela Miller is on a mission to combat the negative effects of technology on mental well-being by reigniting the flame of imagination through her captivating artwork and…
New era emerges for Saddles at Mt White
Voted one of the most beautiful restaurants in the world by Conde Nast 2023, Saddles at Mount White will have new management from October 14. Patrons can expect the same…
Coast athlete takes gold at Commonwealth Youth Games
Central Coast athlete George Wells took gold on the first day of the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games. George threw 56.7m in the third round of the men’s discus event…
Livestream to educate young drivers
Australia’s largest educational road safety event targeting young drivers is set to recreate a car crash in real time on a livestream to educate teens on what to do if…
Moresche moves on
A-League Championship winning forward Matheus Moresche is to part with the Central Coast Mariners to pursue other opportunities. The 25-year-old leaves the club after two seasons, during which he played…
Shark net kills unacceptable
As pressure mounts for the NSW Government to scrap shark meshing on the Central Coast, latest figures from the Department of Primary Industries reveal some alarming statistics. They reveal that…
What can be done with all that coal ash?
The Coal-ash Community Alliance has teamed up with Wilco Envirotech and Chantelle Baistow, a PhD candidate from UNSW, to bring together community members to envisage what Lake Macquarie could look…
Possible costs of nuclear energy
I note Charles Hemmings’ advocacy of nuclear energy (CNN 401) and suggest that no one is implying that converting to a renewable energy economy is without challenge. But at core,…
Greater Bank still backing the community
Greater Bank’s Community Funding Program believes a little support goes a long way and has now supported more than 770 community groups to the tune of $1M, with $114,000 given…
Terrigal mum starts new business- with a little help
A Terrigal primary school teacher with 20 years’ experience in helping children learn and play but with limited knowledge of the business world turned to TAFE NSW’s Women in Business…
Watercolours highlighted in Summer exhibition
The beautiful translucency of watercolour will be on display and for sale at this year’s Central Coast Watercolour Society’s Summertime exhibition. The exhibition’s official opening will be on Thursday, September…
Almost $3,000 raised for cancer research
Almost $3,000 raised at a fundraising event by the Gosford City-East Gosford Lions Club will go towards cancer research to be conducted on the Central Coast. President Vic Alce said…
Crusaders captain cracks 500 points
The 19th and final round of the Waratah Youth League Men’s regular season saw the Crusaders travel to Blacktown where captain Alex Bailey had a potentially historic night on the…
Support Local and fuel the heartbeat of our communities
Editorial: In a digital age where convenience often trumps all, the battle cry for local businesses reverberates louder than ever. Advocates and stalwarts of neighbourhood enterprises rally behind a simple…
Singalong variety concert at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Singers will present a singalong variety concert, The ‘70s and Beyond, later this month. Originally a Glee Club, the group was formed in the 1950s to raise…
On the run to fight Motor Neurone Disease
A group of Central Coast friends is set to embark on a massive 200km run to help raise awareness and $50,000 for Motor Neurone Disease. It will be the second…
It’s time to end homelessness says Vinnies boss
With more than half of the Central Coast’s population experiencing housing stress, the St Vincent de Paul Society is pushing for the provision of more social housing and affordable housing…
Water skiers flock to Gosford for national qualifier
The Australian Water Ski Racing fraternity will converge on Gosford’s waterways this weekend, August 12-13, to get their first glimpse at the course which will host the 2023 IWWF World…
Wanted on outstanding warrants
Police are re-appealing for public assistance to locate two men wanted on outstanding warrants for serious violent offences. Robbie O’Reilly, aged 34, and Simon Khurana, aged 36, are both wanted…