Greens urge Coasties to vote Yes to the Voice
The Central Coast Greens have thrown their support behind the Yes campaign for this year’s referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Media officer Imogen da Silva said the Greens…
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Calling all poets and writers
Central Coast Speakers Toastmasters is inviting all poets and writers to present their work at a special meeting on Wednesday, May 24. Spokesperson Tom Haberkorn said presenters would each be…
Strong opposition to proposed Mangrove Mountain cattle feed station
The Mangrove Mountain community came out in force last Friday at the historic community hall to discuss a proposed cattle feed station on a recently purchased property on the corner…
Terrigal still leads points table after 52-5 win
Match of the Day in Round 5 of the Central Coast Rugby competition on May 14 saw the Razorbacks win 21-17 over home team Gosford at Gosford Showground. In a…
Police stepping up patrols on M1
Six police motorcycles will be patrolling the M1 as part of an ongoing high-visibility operation over the next couple of months. NSW Police launched Operation Hondo on Sunday, May 14,…
Man charged after ammunition and drugs found
The Raptor Squad and Tuggerah Lakes Police have seized ammunition and drugs, and a man has been charged, following a vehicle stop at Gorokan and subsequent search of a San…
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,…
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…