Coasties excel at Backyard Ultra
The Sydney Backyard Ultra 2025 attracted 454 competitors, including 23 from the Central Coast, to St Ives Showgrounds on Saturday, September 20. The event, known for its distance-unlimited format, sees…
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Man charged following police operation
A man will face court following a police operation at a unit complex in Gosford on Monday, September 22. Police were called to the block of units in Mulkarra Ave…
Hats off to a thriving local business
Hats Off Kitchens is a five-generation family business based at Charmhaven – and this year celebrates its 70th birthday. The business had its beginnings when Gillmer Kitchens was established in…
Councils team up to get results
A newly minted partnership between Lake Macquarie Council and Central Coast Council is set to drive investment, innovation and advocacy across the two local government areas. The partnership agreement was…
Getting ready to welcome Little Terns
Central Coast Council crews have commenced a four-day program of foreshore works at The Entrance Channel, to support the return of the endangered Little Terns and prepare the coastline for…
Jubilation for Wyong Roos
Central Coast rugby league had its biggest day of the season at Morrie Breen Field last Saturday, September 20, when the home ground of the Wyong Roos was used to…
Nicola takes gold at world championships
Nicola Olyslagers has won her first-ever world championship gold medal in Tokyo after years of chasing the top prize. The 27-year-old Coastie, already a two-time Olympic silver medallist and bronze…
High-powered electric bikes a continuing problem
I’m writing again to raise serious concerns about the ongoing misuse of high-powered electric bikes – commonly referred to as “fat boy bikes” – on pedestrian footpaths in The Entrance…
Joan celebrates her 100th birthday in fine style
Erina Heights Garden Club celebrated the 100th birthday of long-time member Joan Gay in fine style on September 19. Following their regular meeting, members and guests sang Happy Birthday to…
Words at Pearls returns in November
The second annual Words at Pearls will take place on Saturday, November 15. After a successful first outing in 2024, Words on the Waves will once more bring the one-day…
Peninsula tennis comp winds up
Last weekend saw the completion of the 2025 Peninsula Tennis Championships held at Woy Woy and Empire Bay Tennis Clubs. Tennis players from all over the Coast, Newcastle and Sydney…
Hotter weather means snakes are about
With warm weather sweeping across the Central Coast and even hotter days on the way, professional snake handlers are warning the public that snake season has well and truly arrived….
Remembrance service for police
Police from both Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes Police Districts will hold their National Police Remembrance Day Service on Monday, September 29. The 10am service will remember and honour those…
Schneider’s latest single a celebration of women
In the lead-up to her new album release Tender, Melinda Schneider celebrates the strength, spirit and significance of women in her latest moving single, The Woman. Although written more than…
Police appeal after death of woman
Detectives are appealing for information as investigations continue under Strike Force Areegra after a woman was found deceased following a unit fire in Bateau Bay last month. Emergency services were…
Diggers set to transform
Diggers The Entrance is set to transform into an even stronger hub for the local community with a major $55M project. It includes the newly approved Lakeview Seniors Living –…
An insight into police work for families
The annual Family Connect Day was conducted at Wyong Police Station on Saturday, September 20, to introduce family and loved ones of the newest recruits to the challenges and opportunities…
Former Sydney FC Will Kennedy signs with Mariners
Central Coast Mariners have signed former Sydney FC youngster Will Kennedy on a one-year contract ahead of the 2025/26 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s Season. Born in Sydney’s northern suburbs, Kennedy…
Fundraiser for ARAFMI was a sizzler
The Freemason Central Coast Lodge is on track to reach its goal of raising $10,000 for Central Coast ARAFMI, a mental health organisation based on the Central Coast. One part…
Appreciating fine wine
When their local Wine Appreciation Club was closed earlier this year, four former members decided to establish a new one. And so the Phoenix Central Coast Wine Appreciation Club was…