Coast nurses reaffirm call for safe staffing levels
In the lead-up to International Nurses Day on May 12, Central Coast members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) were out in force throughout the region last week,…
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Mariners win first semi-final – big home final looms large
The Central Coast Mariners continued their quest for a grand final berth by defeating rivals Adelaide United 2-1 at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide on Saturday, May 13. The win puts…
Art House set to go tick, tick … BOOM!
Curtain Bounce will present its latest show, tick, tick… BOOM!, at The Art House next month. Written by the late Jonathan Larson, the mind behind the smash hit RENT, the…
Self care book launch at Writers Festival
Two local authors will share their lived experience, transforming their wounds into wisdom, at a special book launch at Umina Beach on June 5 as part of the Words on…
Jesse Redwing Band returns to the mountain
Fresh off the back of a European tour, the Jesse Redwing Band is set to release its new album, Blues on the Mountain Live, at a special event on May…
Business networking group celebrates 20 years
The Central Coast Small Business Networking Group (SBNG) will celebrate its 20th birthday at a special anniversary dinner on Wednesday, May 30 at Erina Leagues Club. The event will commence…
Gemma gets a headstart on career in aged care
Gemma Szabo is just one of the 59 Central Coast high school students gaining real world practical skills and experience by completing TAFE-Delivered Vocational Education Training at TAFE NSW Gosford….
The Hollow set to open at Peninsula Theatre
Andrew Thomson has directed multiple plays for Woy Woy Little Theatre, but tackling Agatha Christie’s The Hollow has probably been one of his biggest challenges to date. Set to open…
Council needs to be accountable
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart, CEO David Farmer and senior staff do not provide the community with public services that are either of acceptable standards or that meet the…
Multimedia symphony Celestial Emu
Symphony Central Coast will present Celestial Emu at 2.30pm on Sunday, June 25, at Central Coast Grammar School as part of the 5 Lands Walk weekend. The multimedia symphony combines…
Get on your bikes for the Tour de Central Coast
It’s time to shake off the Winter blues and get on your bike for the CCBUG Tour de Central Coast (TdCC) 2023. The Central Coast Bicycle User Group (CCBUG) held…
Order of St John for Point Clare resident
Point Clare resident and St John Ambulance volunteer, David Cashion, was recently awarded The Order of St John by Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley. He was one of 20 to…
Info session on the Voice to Parliament deemed a success
A recent Voice to Parliament information session held recently at Club Umina saw more than 100 Coasties attend. The information session on just what the Voice encompasses featured panellists Jacob…
More help needed to address cost of doing business
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed cost-of-living measures in the Federal Budget, but says there is more to do to address the primary cost of doing business. Business NSW Executive…
Good Day Out Festival to re-launch coffee range
About 300 people turned out for the Buondi Good Day Out Festival at Wallarah Bay Recreation Club where Nestle Professional unveiled its new-look Buondi coffee range. There was live music,…
Major boost for three Coast organisations
Three Central Coast organisations are among seven regional community groups and charities to share in almost $650,000 from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. The funds will be used to support the…
Be wary of Pharmacy Guild
I read your correspondent’s letter (Change in prescriptions not that great, CCN 388) with interest. Like any other union, the Pharmacy Guild will always place its own members’ interests ahead…
Big end of year celebration for juniors
The 2023 season may have only recently kicked off but planning for Woy Woy Football Club’s end-of-season celebrations are already underway following receipt of $2,000 from Greater Bank’s #GreaterCentralCoast Community…
Uplifting film about end of life
The new independent film Live the Life You Please will play at Avoca Beach Theatre at 6.30pm on Thursday, May 25, with a possible second showing on Friday, May 26,…
Women’s health forum at Umina Beach
A Women’s Health Forum was held at Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, Umina Beach, on Monday, May 1, organised by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, himself a doctor. Special…