Pearl Beach art trail highlights nature’s beauty
The PBEAT 2025 Committee has announced Fiona Gavino as the inaugural Artist in Residence at the Pearl Beach Arboretum. Gavino’s will create a site-specific work for the Pearl Beach Environmental…
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Monster raffle to help those in need
The Older Women’s Network, Deepwater will conduct its annual Monster Christmas Raffle on Wednesday and Thursday, December 11 and 12, adjacent K-Mart in Deepwater Plaza and on Saturday, December 14,…
More train delays as negotiations stall
Central Coast commuters could be in for more delays as Christmas approaches, with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) claiming the NSW Government has derailed negotiations for a new…
Mariners men rebound to beat Sydney FC
Central Coast Mariners claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Sydney FC on Sunday night, December 8, at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford, marking their second consecutive victory and a climb…
Life membership for Di
Di Willard has been awarded Life Membership of the Ourimbah Region Residents Association (ORRA). Willard received a commentative plaque and a bunch of flowers to recognise the award at the…
New trains a disappointment
I am 86 years old with a walking stick and on Friday, December 6 I caught the (new Mariyung) 9.33am train from platform 1 at Gosford. What a disappointment; why…
Time running out to support toy drive appeal
Residents have only until December 13 to make a donation to The Salvation Army, Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank Christmas Toy Drive Appeal. “Despite many donations already made by the…
Book signing to celebrate restaurant re-launch
A Greek-themed book signing will be held from 12 noon to 3pm on Saturday, December 21 to celebrate the reopening of the Ela Mesa restaurant at Woy Woy under new…
William a leader in scientific research
William Roberts, a 2024 graduate of Green Point Christian College, has been honoured with the STANSW Young Scientist Award for his groundbreaking Science Extension project. His research explored the environmental…
St John the Baptist parish welcomes special visitor
St John the Baptist Catholic parish in Woy Woy recently welcomed Father Johnson Gonsalves, the Provincial of Pune Province of the Missionaries of St Francis de Sales (MSFS). St John…
Encore by Mingara opens its doors
Encore by Mingara, the Central Coast’s newest four-star hotel, is now open for bookings. The vision of the hotel on the Tumbi Umbi site has been on the club’s master…
Council backs people with disability
Central Coast Council celebrated International Day of People with Disability on December 3, promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion for people with disabilities in our community. As part of its ongoing…
New Coast refuge for DV victims
The Central Coast will be home to one of 10 new refuges for victim survivors of domestic and family violence to be set up by the State Government by 2026….
Coasties set to trek for a cause
Tammy Jackett and Adam Glover of Killcare Heights are set to participate in The Big Three Trek 4.0 The Last Dance from January 2-3 to help raise funds for the…
Let’s rethink library demolition
I would like to comment on the story Activists call for rethink on Library Demolition (CCN 463). This 1969 library adds to the architectural palette of Gosford. Too many buildings…
Preliminary work for Tascott station upgrade
There will be changed traffic conditions around Tascott railway station for two days sometime before December 20 as investigation works for accessibility and safety upgrades begin. With the work dependent…
The belle of the buskers
For the third year in a row a Central Coast star busker has become a national champion at the Australian National Busking Championships 2024 held at Cooma on Saturday, November…
Two very special birthdays
Hakea Grove Aged Care at Hamlyn Terrace was in celebration mode recently, with two residents celebrating landmark birthdays within days of each other. On Friday, November 29, Arthur Batten celebrated…
Lots of ways to repurpose library
I am in favour of keeping the library building in Kibble Park and repurposing it for use by the community. The building could be leased out for commercial return, cafe,…
Greyhound racing culture rotten
We noted with alarm the letter from Bill Deguara, a Greyhound Racing NSW participant (CCN 467). The unmistakable undercurrent (was) industry dogs will be killed if compassionate people continue to…