Fighting for life after serious stabbing
A 38-year-old man was rushed to Gosford Hospital in a critical condition early on Tuesday morning, May 13, after being stabbed in the carpark of a unit block at North…
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Councillors agree job takes at least 20 hours a week
The reality is far greater than Administrator Rik Hart outlined when he said the role was like a director of a board.
Get along and celebrate Women in Maritime
Marine Rescue Terrigal will celebrate International Day for Women in Maritime on Sunday, May 18. The Terrigal base will be open for everyone to explore, including the radio room. There…
Legendary surf filmmaker headed to Avoca Beach
Legendary surf filmmaker Jack McCoy will be at Avoca Beach Theatre on May 14 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Blue Horizon, a documentary covering the surfing career of Andy…
Election signage should be limited
The recent Federal election reflected an appalling waste of money and generation of waste by all parties, but principally the major ones which clambered for superiority by producing more and…
Library exhibition outlines history of tourism
Umina Library has launched an engaging exhibition highlighting the rich history of local tourism through an extensive collection of souvenir wares. The display features a variety of ceramics, artwork, postcards…
First solo exhibition for emerging artist
Contemporary abstract landscape artist Emma O’Connell is set to debut her highly anticipated first solo exhibition, Grounded in Abstraction, opening Friday, June 13, at Theia Studios, Woy Woy. Based on…
Razorbacks remain undefeated with powerhouse display
Round 5 of the Wyong Leagues Group Premier 1 competition delivered a blend of fierce defensive efforts, see-sawing battles and dominant second-half performances, as clubs now look toward the upcoming…
Is health system being stretched too far?
On May 7 in the afternoon our elderly neighbour had a fall and 000 was called. It took two hours before an ambulance with paramedics turned up. She was not…
Lifejacket saves fisherman washed off rocks
A man was washed off rocks and fell 3m into the sea while fishing at Winnie Bay near Copacabana early on Saturday morning May 3. Fortunately, he was wearing a…
New Marine Rescue base opens – with a new name
The new Marine Rescue NSW base at Point Clare has been officially opened and will now be known as Marine Rescue Brisbane Water. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch joined Marine…
Seeds of community connection planted at new garden
The seeds of sustainability and community connection were planted on Friday, May 9, as local residents gathered for the opening of the new Mannering Park Community Garden located in the…
Goldsmith memorabilia goes to auction
On the second anniversary of the sudden death of superbike racer Dustin Goldsmith, a collection of vehicles, racing memorabilia, workshop equipment, and personal items he left behind is set to…
Premier fails to meet Council demand for state of emergency
Council to meet again to consider its options in dealing with coastal erosion at Wamberal and Terrigal.
Lennie’s Gift an Easy Read book launch
An Easy Read book launch of Lennie’s Gift promises to be a unique and interactive event where the power of storytelling and creative writing is explored as part of the…
Michaela named artist of the year
The Bloomfield Fine Art Gallery in Terrigal has announced the winners of the 2025 Central Coast Artist of the Year Art Prize, with Umina-based artist Michaela James taking top honours….
Airport no risk to wetland
The anti-airport crowd will never give up. Helen Gould’s letter ‘We need a wetland masterplan’ (CCN 485) is singing from Community Environment Network’s (CEN) songbook. This is, and has been,…
What happened to genuine political discussion?
In response to Dave Horsfall’s letter (CCN 485), apparently if you are a fiscal conservative who wants to ensure a world where their children’s children won’t be in debt to…
Mix & Master event for all creatives
Central Coast Music & Arts (CCMA) is proud to partner with Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD) to present this month’s special Mix & Master event on Tuesday May 20. The…
Quiet achievers helping to rehabilitate offenders
Nestled within Tuggerah Business Park lies Wyong Community Corrections, a space few Coasties know exists. However, quietly working behind the scenes are those dedicated to the not-so-tiny task of rehabilitating…