Popular Easter Bunny hunt on again at Long Jetty
The Easter Bunny Hunt is on again this year at Long Jetty, hosted by The Entrance Rotary Club. It’s a hugely popular family event on the Easter calendar and this…
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Two Coast MPs appointed to Minns Ministry
Two Central Coast MPs have been appointed as Ministers in the new Labor State Government. The Central Coast will have its own dedicated Minister for the first time since 2015,…
Avoca Beach kayaker takes gold at nationals
Avoca Beach’s Natalia Drobot has taken gold in the U19 Female Single Ski Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in Perth. “It means a lot, coming from Avoca – there’s only…
Draft Operational Plan cops some criticism
Central Coast Council has come under fire for reduced performance targets in its recently released draft Central Coast Council Operational Plan 2023-24. While Council says the plan continues a focus…
Apparent split in Council attitudes to land sales
After visiting the Central Coast Council display in Kibble Park and talking to employees several things were quite clear. There are two sides in Council and they do not agree…
Coasties invited to take the Kokoda Challenge
Australia’s toughest team endurance event, The Kokoda Challenge, is calling on the region’s residents to participate in the very first Central Coast Kokoda Challenge, encouraging trail runners and hikers to…
You can help raise a seeing eye dog puppy
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs is set to expand its puppy caring program to the Gosford area – the first time the scheme has been run in NSW. The national…
Exhibition shows plenty of optimism
Optimism is the theme of a new exhibition at The Design Gallery in Terrigal, featuring works by Peter Griffen, Bettina McMahon and Denise Lithgow. Gallery Director Gael Butler has assembled…
Mariners let out a Roar after big win in Gosford
The Central Coast Mariners have proven their wet weather credentials, sending Brisbane Roar packing after a confident 4-1 win in Gosford on Saturday evening, April 1. The game marked captain/keeper…
Crouch retains Terrigal for the Libs despite huge swing to Labor
Incumbent Liberal MP Adam Crouch has narrowly retained the seat of Terrigal after surviving a swing to Labor candidate Sam Boughton of almost 12 per cent. In one of the…
New government announces major review of rail network
Central Coast MPs have welcomed an announcement that the new State Government is set to launch a comprehensive and independent Rail Infrastructure and Systems Review to investigate repeated shutdowns, cancellations…
Jared tackles 620km track to help Save the Children
Jared Styan of Lake Munmorah is set to embark on a world-first 620km running expedition along the Oodnadatta Track in South Australia to raise awareness and funds for Save the…
Caravanners club chalks up 30 years
Central Coast Caravanners celebrated their 30th anniversary recently with a week of camping at Lake Macquarie. The club had its first meeting on March 21, 1993, at Wyong. President Wayne…
Drugs and cash haul at Ettalong Beach
Brisbane Water Police District Proactive Crime Team executed a search warrant at Ettalong Beach on March 23 for the supply of steroids and cannabis. They seized 56kg of cannabis, a…
Podcast raising awareness about indigenous health
A new podcast called Coffee on Country which was launched this week is aimed at raising health literacy among the local indigenous community. There will be an initial six episodes,…
Man wanted on three arrest warrants
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on three outstanding arrest warrants. Harley Heron, aged 19, is wanted for offences including aggravated break and enter damage…
Growth in tourism despite challenges of COVID
Despite the challenges presented in recent years by COVID-19 lockdowns, the Central Coast achieved a four per cent growth in tourism in the year ended June 2022 compared to a…
The time is right for nuclear subs
Both Richard Pryke and Paul Corkeron pour scorn on Australia having nuclear-powered submarines (CCN 384). The former dismisses them as a threat to China while the latter implies the present…
Place Maker program set for The Entrance
The Entrance town centre, foreshore and surrounds will be buzzing with activities featuring a series of public art and activations from April 7-16 during this year’s Place Maker program. Central…
Thousands of pre-loved books on offer
The annual Easter Saturday Pearl Beach Book Fair will be held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 8. This is the 46th year of the annual fair which is…