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…
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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…
Rocwater to headline at Brackets and Jam
Brackets and Jam returns to Kincumba Mountain on Saturday, June 3, with the amazing Rocwater band to play two sets. After more than a decade away, Rocwater returnsto the stage…
Picklum joins Industree Group as brand ambassador
World championship surfer Molly Picklum has joined local business, Industree Group, as its brand ambassador. Currently ranked number three in the world, 20-year-old surfing prodigy from Shelly Beach is an…
MP Gordon Reid reflects on first year in office
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has reflected on the performance of the Federal Government, as the Australian Labor Party marks one year in office. Reid became Robertson’s first Labor MP…
Ladies learn to do it themselves
A three-hour do-it-yourself plumbing workshop for women was held at Mingaletta in Umina Beach on Friday, May 19, co-hosted by Benchworks founder Jenn Rochford. Participants in the workshop learnt essential…
Pennants wins for Peninsula clubs
After 10 weeks of tough sectional Bowls Pennants rounds, Bowls Central Coast (Zone 15) held its 2022/2023 Pennants Finals at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club on Saturday, May 20. Several bowling…
Most happy with our emergency departments
Emergency departments at Gosford and Wyong hospitals have come in for quite a bit of criticism in recent years, but latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) survey results show a…
Morning tea raises more than $2,000 for cancer research
Residents of Blue Point Terrigal and their friends have raised more than $2,000 for breast cancer research. More than 60 people gathered for a Biggest Morning Tea on Wednesday, May…
Plugging those potholes
As complaints regarding the many potholes throughout the region continue to pour in, many are asking why Central Coast Council keeps filling holes on the same road instead of doing…
Land reclassification “last nail in coffin” of performing arts centre
Central Coast Council is pushing ahead with plans to reclassify the site of the former Gosford chambers to operational to pave the way for a vertical TAFE on the Mann…
Chittaway Point man jailed over child abuse material
A man from Chittaway Point has been jailed for covertly filming children with a hidden camera. He also shared child abuse material which he downloaded and received. The 42-year-old was…
Coastal Surge film festival coming to Avoca
The Central Coast’s inaugural film festival, Coastal Surge, is set to take place from 5pm on Thursday, June 29, at Avoca Beach Theatre. Last year, five filmmakers on the Coast…
The Sandman and Flacco are coming to Laycock St
Pioneers of Australian contemporary comedy, Stephen ‘Sandman’ Abbott and Paul ‘Flacco’ Livingston will present their new show Forevelyn at the Laycock St Community Theatre next month. The pair say they…
Early entry to uni for HSC students
The University of Newcastle has begun an Early Entry Program offering HSC students new resources, mentorship and peer support. The Early Entry Program will allow Year 12 students who are…
Overpopulation affects global warming
In response to G Cameron (CCN 388) – Urgent action needed on global warming. Yes, most of your comments are correct – however you overlook the most important issue in…
The Voice; it’s OK to vote No
I would like to respond to the articles on page six of CCN 390 – Info session on the Voice to Parliament deemed a success and Greens urge Coasties to…
Tourism promotion to boost region as winter hot-spot
Destination Central Coast is calling on all local visitor businesses including restaurants, cafes, bars, visitor attractions, tour operators and accommodation providers to get involved in the Love Central Coast Winter…
Exciting news on World Turtle Day
Aussie Ark and the Australian Reptile Park have announced the first ever mating within their population of critically endangered Manning River turtles. Appropriately, the announcement came on May 23, World…