Residents flee burning house at The Entrance
Six NSW Fire and Rescue crews rushed to The Entrance just before 1am on Friday, April 21, following reports of a house fire in Gosford Ave. Upon arrival, crews found…
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Alternatives to the “Big Four” banks
The major banks giving up cash, along with their ATMs, thus creating a market for extortionate privately-owned machines is indeed a problem (CCN 386). However there are alternatives. You can…
Amazon Australia opens logistics site at West Gosford
Amazon Australia has opened a new logistics site at West Gosford, enabling the seamless delivery of customer orders in-and-around the Central Coast. New team members from the logistics site celebrated…
Mariners stun Newcastle Jets in big F3 Derby win
The Central Coast Mariners pulled off a stunning 3-1 comeback win against Newcastle on Saturday afternoon, April 22, at McDonald Jones Stadium. A big contingent of Mariners fans found their…
Search for Brand New country music talent
Coast Community Broadcasters, trading as TodaysCountry94one is looking for entrants in its annual Brand New Star competition. Entry is open to solo performers, duos and trios aged 15-25. The community…
Legacy scholarships for five students
Five Central Coast students have been awarded Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy Scholarships, each receiving up to $6,000 per year to support studies at TAFE, university, private college or other educational…
New play equipment for Avoca Beach school
Encouraging creative and productive play for kids from Kindergarten to Year Two is a priority for Avoca Beach Public School P&C Association, which can now install a playground shopfront following…
Call for action on Railway St crossing
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is calling on the State Government and Central Coast Council to collaborate on alternative solutions to the long running debate over the Rawson Rd rail…
100th koala born at reptile park
The Australian Reptile Park is celebrating the birth of the 100th koala at the Park, with tiny flutters coming from the pouch of mumma koala Ash. The new arrival is…
New painting class at Ettalong Beach
Artist Shane Kilby will run a new painting course at Bay Gallery, home of Art Studios Co-operative, beginning on May 2. Kilby will lead the class in painting surroundings from…
Minnie Marks to play on Mountain
Fresh from performing at Byron Bay Bluesfest, multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Minnie Marks will play a rare Central Coast show on Sunday, April 30, at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall….
Recognition for our young achievers
Several young locals have received Central Coast Youth Week Awards honours for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the local community. Coinciding with NSW Youth Week, the Central Coast Council…
Pedestrian killed after being hit by two cars at Kanwal
A man has died after being hit by two cars at Kanwal on Thursday, April 20. Just before 7.30pm emergency services were called to the Pacific Hwy at Kanwal following…
Oyster Festival returns this November
After a three year absence due to COVID-19, the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival is set to return to Woy Woy Lions Park on Sunday, November 12, with applications now open…
Some Wicked Things at the Sunken Monkey
Fresh from a win at the AHA NSW’s Rockin’ the Puburbs 2023 pub band comp, Sydney rock outfit Wicked Things will perform at The Sunken Monkey Hotel at Erina on…
The Coast’s most original garden party deemed a success
The single largest garden party ever to be hosted at the Edogawa commemorative garden at the Gosford Regional Gallery has been deemed a huge success. Held on Saturday night, April…
Dead dolphin washes up at Avoca
Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast is urging residents to be on the lookout for dead or injured animals on our beachfronts, after a dead dolphin was discovered at Avoca Beach…
Council’s public hearing just ticking the box exercise
A group of concerned Central Coast residents attend a public hearing on March 30 regarding the reclassification of Community land to Operational land known as 73-75 Mann St, Gosford. The…
Nominations open for Future Maker Awards
Help celebrate people in the community who are making a real difference by placing a nomination in the Newcastle Permanent Future Maker Awards with a total $5,000 in prizes on…
Bateau Bay cavy breeder wins Best in Show
Michelle Parker of Bateau Bay couldn’t be prouder of her guinea pigs – they have proven to be the best there are, taking out a swag of prizes at the…