Song for Life to raise funds for Lifeline
A spectacular evening of music featuring two of Australia’s rising stars will be held at Pearl Beach on Sunday, May 7, to raise funds for Lifeline Central Coast. Song for…
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Last chance to see Mariners in Gosford this Saturday
The last home game of the regular ISUZU-UTE A-League season for the Central Coast Mariners will kick off at 5pm on Saturday, April 15, at Gosford’s Industree Group Stadium. The…
Recognition for Marine Rescue’s youngest member – and two of its oldest
AS Marine Rescue Central Coast welcomes its youngest member, two of its oldest have been recognised with life memberships. Will Shaddock, 18, of Yattalunga, who joined the Point Clare based…
Matthew just one of 450 graduates
Matthew Craig is one of 450 students to graduate at the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah campus this week with qualifications in a broad range of fields. Craig, a proud Bundjalung…
Top tribute to two great bands
U2 and INXS are two of the greatest rock acts of all time, with each band having millions of fans worldwide. But what some may not know is that the…
Cystic fibrosis medication listed on PBS
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed the announcement that the life-changing cystic fibrosis medication Trikafta will soon be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for children aged 6-11…
ANZAC Day services throughout the region
Thousands of people are expected to flock to ANZAC Day services across the region on April 25. The services will provide community members with the opportunity to come together to…
Major revamp for Hoyts Erina
Hoyts Erina has a totally now look following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. The upgrade features state-of-the-art technology, superior comfort and improved food and beverage offerings. The addition of new innovative technologies,…
Info session on Indigenous voice to parliament
On Saturday, April 15, the Central Coast Branch of ABC Friends will host an Information Morning regarding the Indigenous voice to Parliament with State Minister for the Central Coast and…
Live and Local writers’ program returns to Coast
The Sydney Writers’ Festival Live and Local program will return to the Central Coast this year to bring the best of the festival direct to Gosford, Erina and Kincumber libraries….
Mayday called – boating tragedy averted
A boating tragedy was averted during strong windy conditions on the Brisbane Water on April 9 when a Catalina 380 yacht lost power and was being blown towards a rocky…
Let down by council and other levels of government
I wish the people of the Central Coast region would stop referencing Central Coast Council in all forms, due to the fact that there are no councillors and only an…
New high-tech fire fighting equipment headed for Coast
The Central Coast is one of four regions set to receive a high-tech, state-of-the-art aerial platform appliance to bolster Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) emergency response capability. The ladder pumper…
Please don’t release balloons
I pulled this balloon (pictured) and pieces of a couple of others from the field on April 10. My sheep had already been chewing on them. For those who let…
Massive surf forces closure of many local beaches
Central Coast Council lifeguards have closed 10popular beaches across the Central Coast due to large swell and dangerous conditions. The following beaches are closed: Copacabana Beach, Killcare Beach, Lakes Beach,…
Komodo dragons turn one
It was a big day at The Australian Reptile Park on April 6, when three baby Komodo dragons celebrated turning one, along with Head of Reptiles Jake Meney, who hand-raised…
Investigation into cosmetics theft
Brisbane Water Police are appealing for public assistance to identify the woman in this picture taken from CCTV footage. Police believe the woman could assist their inquiries into the alleged…
Sale of land for $1 a joke
I refer to the article in the Coast Community News of March 9 about affordable rental housing at The Entrance. The Council has had to borrow large sums of money…
Fundraiser for teen’s life-saving surgery
A high tea will be held at Wyong on May 13 to raise funds for a Central Coast youngster who faces life-saving surgery. Callan Lowe, 16, suffers from the Chiari…
Nuclear subs won’t make us a truly independent player on world stage
I’m afraid that I have to disagree with Sonnie Hopkins on the subject of nuclear submarines (“The time is right for nuclear submarines”, CCN 385). There is a fundamental difference…