Offshore renewable energy licence input sought from the public
The Federal Department of Climate Change is seeking feedback from the public on the possible effects of future offshore renewable energy projects in the Pacific Ocean off the Hunter and…
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Reid speaks at United Nations
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid travelled briefly to New York last week to address the United Nations as part of a First Nations discussion about indigenous culture and the…
Nik and Jane’s a true community business
For more than 23 years, Nik and Jane’s furniture at Erina has been providing a large range of furniture and bedding options to the Central Coast Community. The friendly local…
Roving Rubies tip a red hat to Dame Edna
Marlene Klintworth, who is Queen Lilimarlene of the Roving Rubies Red Hat Society of the Central Coast, has paid tribute to the late Barry Humphries and his best know character,…
A young woman’s reflections on being a candidate in the recent elections
Emily McCallum, candidate for Gosford, for the Animal Justice Party (AJP) writes about her experience running in the recent State election: Being a first time candidate, I have learnt so…
Thousands flock to ANZAC Day services
Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to ANZAC Day services all over the Central Coast on April 25 as the region paid tribute to the fallen and all those who…
Development controls should be adhered to
Central Coast Council just spent a couple of years producing a new Development Control Plan, to replace the old Gosford/Wyong ones. Supposedly, there was widespread consultation on its provisions, although…
Woman charged over fatal crash at Budgewoi
A woman has been charged following an investigation into a fatal crash earlier this month at Budgewoi. Just after 11am on Wednesday, April 12, emergency services were called to Budgewoi…
Power of community explored at health expo
Central Coast Local Health District will host a special local event to celebrate Human Experience Week, May 1-7, in partnership with NSW Health. The Central Coast Connections Expo will be…
Another big win for Razorbacks
Despite overcast conditions, Round 2 of the Central Coast Rugby Union provided some top action on Saturday, April 22. The match of the day at Ourimbah Rugby Park saw the…
Jane Barnes Band starts NSW tour in Wyong
The Jane Barnes Band got its start as a family project when lockdown began in 2020 and the Barneses wanted to reach out to people who were struggling with isolation…
Two Catholic primary schools to get $11.6M upgrade
New classroom buildings and amenities estimated to cost about $11.6M are in the works for St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School at Wyong and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School at…
Local sporting champs acknowledged
Recipients of the Australian Government’s Local Sporting Champions Program were recently acknowledged at an awards presentation by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid. The program provides funding of up to…
Gripping new play at The Launch Pad
Jopuka Productions has opened a new theatre work, The Boys on the Bus, at The Launch Pad, Tuggerah, with sessions continuing until April 30. Written by multi-award-winning playwright Jamie Hornsby,…
Weekday Walkers hit their stride
Although some bad weather interrupted the official start to the year, the Weekday Walkers have hit their stride, with several new members joining the ranks and their most recent walk…
Broadway Diva heads to Avoca
Theatre Travels and Olivia Ruggiero Productions will present their critically acclaimed one woman cabaret, Broadway Diva, at Avoca Beach Theatre on Saturday, May 13, before it heads to the Edinburgh…
Wyong firefighters to compete in multi-agency challenge
Wyong firefighters will form one of five regional teams to take part in a multi-agency State Road Crash Rescue Challenge next month at Coffs Harbour. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)…
Revised plan for Leagues Club redevelopment
A revised proposal for a major redevelopment of Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) in Gosford has been lodged with the NSW Planning Department. The original plan comprised two stepped hotel…
Double win for paddler Jemma at Forster
Central Coast paddler Jemma Smith had a clean sweep at the Shaw and Partners Forster Race Weekend on April 22-23. After taking out the Women’s Nine Mile Cup from Forster…
Dancing in the shadows of Motown
A dynamic all-singing all-dancing show at The Art House will present the sound of young America and the soul of modern music in Dancing in the Shadows of Motown. The…