New music studio at Tuggerah
Australian producer Jack Nigro has launched a new music studio at Tuggerah. Nigro has worked with artists such as DMA’s, Dune Rats, The Amity Affliction, The Terrys, Pacific Avenue and…
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New voice for First Nations young people
A new initiative, The MobPod, is set to transform the way First Nations young people in high schools across the Central Coast express themselves. The innovative program offers a dynamic…
Dive into croc pool yields unexpected bounty
Operations Manager Billy Collett is used to facing unexpected duties at the Australian Reptile Park. But a deep dive into the saltwater crocodile enclosure wasn’t quite what he was expecting…
Enter ORRCA’s photo competition
The Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) is now accepting entries in its 2023 Photo Calendar Competition, to be judged by multi-award-winning international wildlife photographer,…
Concern over offshore wind farm ramps up
Representatives from community group Love Norah Head, Love the Coast, concerned residents and members of the commercial fishing community have outlined their concerns over a proposed wind farm off the…
Reid hosts Voice information session at Hardys Bay
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid held a Voice to Parliament information session on Friday, June 30, at Hardys Bay Club. The small club was packed out to hear Reid’s…
New name for Coastlink Lodge
One of Coastlink’s most popular accommodation venues has been renamed Roberts Lodge in honour of the organisation’s longest-serving board member, Helen Roberts. The renaming was made official at a ceremony…
Award for Heart coach Amber Cross
Central Coast Heart netball coach Amber Cross has been named Community Coach of the Year at the 2023 Sports Foyer NSW Community Sports Awards, presented by Sport NSW. The awards…
Council under fire over Niagara Park DA
When Central Coast Council is not selling conservation land for less than its market value, it is supporting development applications that would result in the mass clearing of vegetation and…
Fun holiday workshops at Westfield
Westfield Tuggerah is set to host two fun activities during the second week of the school holidays. Kids Science Lab Workshops will be held from Monday to Thursday, July 10-13….
Chemists say patients worse off with 60-day dispensing
People can expect shorter trading hours, fewer services, worsening medicine shortages and closures of local pharmacies under the Federal Government’s 60-day dispensing policy, according to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia….
Coastal Surge film festival highlights local talent
The inaugural Central Coast Surge Film Festival was held at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on Thursday, June 29 to the great pleasure of local filmgoers. The sold-out red carpet event…
Thank goodness for ICAC
I have a lot of respect for Liberal MP Matt Kean. He has after all been front and centre in progressing NSW in terms of climate action whilst in government…
University leaps ahead in world ranking
The University of Newcastle has jumped 19 places in the 2024 QS World University Rankings to be ranked equal 173rd in the world. The rankings rate universities across measures including…
Crouch launches petition to save travel card
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch, alongside the NSW Nationals and regional Liberals, has launched a petition to save the Regional Seniors Travel Card. Crouch said he hopes the petition will…
Tesch reflects on the government’s first 100 days
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has reflected on the achievements of the Minns Labor State Government during its first 100 days in office. In what she described as “a busy…
Heritage backdrop for city hall wedding
An iconic heritage-listed venue in the heart of Gosford has been re-fashioned as a chapel of love for a city hall-style wedding. Founder of City Hall Registry and authorised marriage…
Terrigal hangs on to defeat Razorbacks
Round 11 of the Central Coast Rugby competition on July 1 saw Terrigal hang on for a 25-23 win over the Razorbacks at The Haven in the match of the…
Animal rescued from forest
Crews from the Rural Fire Brigades at Ourimbah and Berkeley Vale Rural had a rescue of a very different kind on their hands last week. On Tuesday, June 27, they…
Twelfth Night at The Art House
Bell Shakespeare returns to The Art House Wyong on August 5 with a fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night as it embarks on a national tour. Celebrating the…