Harris joins in walk to school
Hundreds of Central Coast children took part in National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday, May 19, joined by parents, carers – and even some community leaders. The annual…
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Huge line-up at Words on the Waves Writers Festival
Now in its third year, the Words on the Waves Writers Festival is set to welcome an impressive gathering of Australia’s best authors and journalists to the region from Wednesday,…
Avoca wins match of day to remain undefeated
Following Round 6 action in the Central Coast rugby competition on May 20, Terrigal maintains a one-point lead on the points tally over Avoca Beach and The Razorbacks, who are…
Israeli folk dancing resumes on Coast
After a three-year break due to COVID-19, Israeli folk dancing has resumed on the Central Coast. Weekly sessions are held at Terrigal and newcomers are welcome, and dance experience is…
Applications invited for new Restaurant Residency program
The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus is launching a new Restaurant Residency program and is inviting applications from aspiring or experienced entrepreneurs who dream of owning and operating a restaurant but…
Footballers don special boots for brighter futures
Students from The Entrance Campus of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College participated in the Boots for Brighter Futures Program and presented boots painted with Aboriginal designs to Sydney Roosters players for…
Safety upgrade for Ourimbah M1 interchange
A major project to improve safety at the Ourimbah M1 interchange is now underway and expected to be completed by November. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said…
Talk on Aussie Ark at Pearl Beach
Aussie Ark Operations Manager Dean Read will be guest speaker at a special event at Pearl Beach on Saturday, June 3. Read will talk about Aussie Ark’s work and legacy…
NAISDA welcomes almost $1M in extra funding
NAISDA Dance College has welcomed Federal Government’s funding of $957,025 announced in the recent federal budget as part of its $9M commitment to eight national training organisations for next financial…
Natural bodybuilding the perfect stress relief
Working with disadvantaged youth can have its challenges, but Central Coast resident Mani Olmedo has found Natural Bodybuilding to be the perfect self-care and stress relief hobby. Olmedo, who has…
Help protect Umina school’s trees
Umina Beach Public School’s plan to provide shade and shelter for students and parents has been thwarted by vandals. In 2020 parents from the school organised for 10 mature Banksia…
Mariners earn grand final berth in front of record crowd in Gosford
The Central Coast Mariners are in the Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final after a glorious 2-0 win at home in Gosford in front of a record crowd of local football…
Music a big part of 5 Lands Walk
Music, dance and performances have been hallmarks of the 5 Lands Walk since it first began and this year will be no different. Bringing a refreshed energy to reflect the…
Bring back express checkout
Most older shoppers/pensioners do their shopping several days of the week just buying a few items as they need them. Checkout was possible through the Express Lane of 15 items…
Comicon returns bigger and better than ever
Central Coast Comicon is set to return to Gosford on Saturday, May 27, for another exciting year of fandom celebrations. The convention, to be held at The Entertainment Grounds, is…
Council backs all-inclusive sports program
Central Coast Council has put its support behind the national Sport4All program as the first local government area to sign up to the program in NSW. Sport4All aims to help…
Riding for Disabled gets major boost
Riding for the Disabled at Somersby has received a major boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program ($7,500) and Volunteer Grants ($2,000). Funding will be used to upgrade fencing…
Become a volunteer, urges Tesch
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is calling on residents to give up their time and volunteer, with National Volunteer Week being celebrated from May 15-21. Aimed at recognising the crucial…
Two great travel books to feature at local Writers Festival
Two great travel books with a difference by Central Coast authors will be officially launched on June 8 at Woy Woy Library as part of the Words on the Waves…
A slice of RuPaul comes to Coast
A little slice of RuPaul’s Drag Race is coming to the Central Coast on May 27. Appearing at the Naughty Noodle fun Haus at Ettalong Beach will be two of…