New canoe for outriggers
Tarragal Outrigger Canoe Club has conducted a blessing ceremony for its new canoe, obtained with thanks to $32,000 from the State Government’s Community Building Partnerships 2022 grants. Club President Louise…
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Time to stop and reflect, says Harris
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty and Member for Wyong, David Harris, has urged Central Coast residents to stop and reflect during Reconciliation Week (May 27-June 3). The dates of…
Six townhouses planned for Greenacre Ave
UPDATE: This proposed development is not proceeding (Editor, July 2024) Up We Go Developments has submitted plans to Central Coast Council for six strata townhouses at 33 Greenacre Ave, Lake…
Super Bloom opens at regional gallery
Central Coast artist Minka Gillian is set to open her solo exhibition, Super Bloom, at Gosford Regional Gallery on Friday, June 2. The Point Clare resident has been a full-time…
Dramatic contrast from old to new development
Lake House, a 1935 heritage-listed building, will present a dramatic contrast if plans are approved for a $102M development on adjacent land for 414 residential apartments and 11 retail spaces…
M1 closed after vehicle caught alight
Two northbound lanes of the M1 were closed on Monday night, May 29, because of a vehicle fire at Jilliby. The alarm was raised just after 9.30pm and Rural Fire…
Wyong Creek School turns it on for Harvest Festival
For the first time Wyong Creek Public School will be taking part in the hugely popular Harvest Festival being held in Central Coast’s hinterland over the June long weekend. The…
Special screening at ecovillage
Narara Ecovillage will host a special screening of The Giants in the village hall at 7pm on Saturday, June 3. The film explores the intertwined fates of trees and humans…
Walkathon to highlight pedestrian safety
Our Lady of the Rosary Shelly Beach will host a walkathon on Friday, June 2, at 10.45am to raise awareness of pedestrian safety and road safety at the school and…
Stay clear of whales on their way north
Marine Rescue is advising sea-going boaters on the Central Coast not to get too close to whales as they make their annual trip north to warmer waters. Multiple pods of…
Umina Beach Pin-up off to the Gold Coast
When Carmen Perrin of Umina Beach opened her vintage photography studio, Viva La Vintage, nine years age, she was introduced to the world of Pin-Up and will be one of…
Gold and bronze for Oak Haven Brewery
Gosford RSL Club’s Oak Haven Brewery has been awarded two gold and two bronze medals in the 2023 Australian International Beer Awards, the largest annual beer competition in the world…
Accolade for off-duty lifesaver following daring rescue
The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club member, Patrick Jacob, has received Surf Life Saving NSW’s Rescue of the Month award following his courageous off-duty rescue of a teenage boy in…
Express lane closures frustrating
I write in reference to the letter in Forum CCN392. I am a disabled 80 year old living in Wyoming. My local Coles has also shut its express aisle. There…
Three new books to launch at Kincumber during writers festival
Philippa Kaye is one of three local authors who will launch their new books at Kincumber Library on June 1 as part of the Words on the Waves Writers Festival….
Two more libraries extend opening hours
Bateau Bay and Kariong libraries are next in line to offer extended hours access as part of the Library@yourtime program. The extended library service follows the success of the initiative…
Coast Shelter promotes reconciliation
Coast Shelter will host its annual reconciliation event to promote unity among the community at Gosford’s Industree Group Stadium at Gosford on Thursday, June 1. The event, open to all…
The Coral Snakes drift into Gosford
Dave Graney has reunited with the original members of The Coral Snakes for a 30th anniversary tour of their 1993 hit record Night of The Wolverine and will appear at…
Police officer charged
A police officer has been charged over alleged domestic violence-related offences. At about 1pm on Monday, May 29, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District commenced an investigation following reports of…
Administrator and CEO determined to leave their mark
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart and CEO David Farmer are determined to leave their mark on the Coast before they go next year. They are about to sell off…