Webinars for tourism operators
Central Coast tourism operators will be interested in webinars to be delivered by Destination NSW this month to showcase opportunities for visitor economy businesses to target specific visitor groups. The…
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Concert raises $10,000 for Lifeline
The Song for Life benefit concert held on May 7 at Drifters Pearl Beach has raised almost $10,000 for Lifeline Central Coast. A hundred people gathered for an evening of…
Vietnam vets reeling from thefts
The Central Coast branch of the Vietnam Veterans, Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association is reeling following two acts of vandalism just prior to Anzac Day. A large banner displayed on the…
Health warning about danger of potent heroin mix
Increased hospitalisations and intensive care unit admissions following the use of heroin on the Central Coast has prompted NSW Health to issue a danger warning about a life-threatening mix of…
Shirley Shuttle celebrates 15 years with two new vehicles
The Shirley Shuttle Cancer Outpatient Service Central Coast (affectionately known as The Shirley Shuttle) has celebrated 15 years of service to Central Coast residents. A special event at Community Transport…
Bringing Baroque classics to modern-day stage
The Art House, Wyong is the place to be for music this June with the addition of the Australian Haydn Ensemble added to the bill for the first time. One…
Major boost for two Coast youth programs
The Federal Government is set to invest more than $700,000 in two Central Coast organisations to deliver innovative projects to improve the lives of young people in the region. Minister…
Runner Jai is a Top Bloke
Jai Menser of Wamberal is set to take on two huge running challenges this year to raise funds and awareness for the Top Blokes charity. As well as holding down…
Neighbour praised for house fire rescue
A neighbour who rescued an elderly woman and a pet dog from a burning house at Lake Haven has been recognised by Fire and Rescue NSW for bravery. On Wednesday,…
Armed robbery at Hamlyn Terrace
Investigators have renewed calls for information following new information about an alleged armed robbery at Hamlyn Terrace in 2014. About 10.30pm on Friday, August 29, 2014, police said a woman…
At last – some attention for epilepsy
I see that Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is to Chair an Epilepsy Awareness Group. Hooray – finally epilepsy is to get some attention. Epilepsy is very misunderstood, and…
Podcast to highlight new rental system
Central Coast Council will continue commitment to provide affordable housing solutions with the launch of an educational podcast. The podcast will help people to understand alternatives to commercial property leases,…
Help celebrate transplant donor heroes
Kincumber resident Graham Harrison is inviting all Central Coast residents to take part in Donor Heroes Night on May 18. Harrison has been actively promoting organ and tissue donation and…
Climate is extremely complex
With his 20 years of experience studying climate science Geoff Cameron’s contribution in CCN 388 should not be dismissed out of hand. I hope, though, that he is wrong for…
It’s official: Council won’t sell Woy Woy carpark to private developer
Central Coast Council has formally abandoned any plans to sell the Woy Woy commuter carpark to new owner of Deepwater Plaza, Raptis Investments, following a huge community outcry led be…
Talented young artists show their work
Erina Rotary Club has co-ordinated an exhibition of contemporary artworks by local high school students from Erina and Terrigal as a part of the celebration of Youth Services Month on…
Bounce your way to better health
Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched a campaign designed to encourage and raise awareness of the benefits of healthy lifestyles and to support local…
Terrigal trounces Warnervale to remain undefeated
In Round 4 of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition on May 6, the match of the day at The Haven Oval saw Terrigal defeat Warnervale 35-14. The teams were…
Prestigious scholarship for Central Coast student
A graduate of St Brigid’s Catholic College, Lake Munmorah, Kyra Kensey has been awarded an International College of Management (ICMS) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Scholarship. Since its inception…
Crisis situation over global warming
I would like to thank Geoff Cameron for his very clear contribution on global warming (CCN388). I don’t have his level of expertise but even I can see that we…