Have your say on water and sewer services
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is seeking feedback from residents and businesses about Council’s water and sewer services. Community members are encouraged to share their feedback in an online…
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Jazz comes to streets of Ettalong
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has affiliated with the 5 Lands Walk to bring jazz to the streets of Ettalong Beach over the weekend June 23-25. “The 5 Lands Walk…
Wind farms no threat to whales says Professor
With the northern migration of whales catching a lot of attention – and the prospect of wind turbines off the Central Coast looming in the background – Professor Gregory Andrews…
Networking and mentoring for businesswomen
Business in Heels is running a series of online events to help businesswomen enhance their knowledge, connect with like-minded people and explore new possibilities for success. CEO Lisa Sweeney said…
Creatives set to brighten up the Coast
Five professional and two emerging local creatives have been selected to deliver innovative and contemporary new works as part of Central Coast Council’s Creative Art Central program 2022/23. Creative Art…
Emergency services levy increase will put strain on council
Central Coast Council has joined with other councils across the state in calling for the NSW Government to restore Emergency Services Levy (ESL) subsidies amid fears a significant increase in…
First major win for Harri
St Edward’s Christian Brothers College student Harrison Mitchell, 17, won his first national Australian Karting Championship round in the X30 class in Newcastle over the weekend. It was an emotional…
Register now for all-abilities sports day
The Cerebral Palsy Sporting and Recreation Association will bring its CPSARA Connect to the Central Coast on Sunday, July 23, with a multi-sport social day for people with a disability….
Darkinjung and Landcom team-up for housing project
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) and Landcom have signed a Heads of Agreement to work in partnership to unlock a Lake Munmorah project that will deliver housing affordability, supply…
Nell turns 100 in style
Helen Melville’s mother lived to be 108 and she is out to beat that record. Known throughout her life as Nell, she is well on the way, with two big…
Council remains committed to ecotourism
One year ago the Central Coast became the second destination in NSW to achieve international recognition as a sustainable destination through Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Destination Certification program – just in…
Entries invited for Gosford Art Prize
Entries are now open for the Central Coast’s major institutional art prize, the annual Gosford Art Prize, and will close at 4pm on July 24. Gosford Art Prize offers an…
Humble recital at Wagstaffe
Coast Opera Australia will present internationally acclaimed mezzo soprano Deborah Humble in Recital at Wagstaffe in August. Founder Angela Brewer said the recital would be “an incredible experience of vocal…
Avoca Beach and Razorbacks tie in nail-biter
A tie between second and third placed Avoca Beach and the Razorbacks in Round 8 of the Central Coast Rugby competition on June 3 saw Terrigal increase its lead to…
Bumper season at Coast beaches reported
More than 3.7 million people flocked to Central Coast beaches over the summer season, with Council lifeguards and Surf Life Saving volunteers performing more than 1,700 rescues. The beach patrol…
Police appeal to locate Kirt Field
Central Coast residents, especially people living in the Chain Valley Bay area, are being asked by Tuggerah Lakes Police to keep a lookout for Kirt Field. He is wanted on…
Weekday Walkers hit their stride
The Weekday Walkers are in full stride, with several new members joining in May. Their first walk for the month to Maitland Bay and Mt Bouddi Lookout was well attended,…
Looking at a new way to exercise
Researchers from the University of Newcastle are looking at a new way to do exercise that is individually suited to how each person’s lungs work in response to exercise. They…
Powerful declaration of survival and belonging
In the spirit of truth telling during National Reconciliation Week, NAISDA Dance College, based at Kariong, will present a very special show at Carriageworks in Sydney on July 21-22. The…
Applications for community grants now open
Central Coast Council’s 2023-24 Community Grant Programs are now open, with $900,000 in annual funding available. This is a chance for local community groups and organisations to receive funding to…