Impact Gym team rallies for Ronnie
The team at Impact Gym, Erina, will hold a fundraising event on March 30 for team member Rhonda Richards, who has recently been diagnosed with a high-grade aggressive bone cancer….
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Woman dies after horrific car crash
A woman has died in hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on The Entrance Rd at East Gosford earlier this week. At about 10.50am on Monday, March 20, emergency services responded…
Top bowlers set for state championships
Darren Morrison of Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club has taken out the Singles Championship at the Bowls Central Coast 2022/2023 Singles Championship finals, held at Bateau Bay Bowling Club on Sunday,…
Free pet microchipping day
Central Coast Council will once again offer free micro-chipping for pets at its Socares-run Animal Care Facilities at Erina and Charmhaven on Saturday, April 1. As well as having their…
Poor choice for Peninsula pre-poll site
At the last Federal election pre-poll voting was available at the deserted National Australia Bank branch in Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy. Woy Woy is like Rome; all roads lead there….
Helping older Coasties access support
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed the introduction of the Care Finder program, offering vulnerable older Australians one-on-one intensive support to help them access aged care as well as…
More accessibility needed at our parks
The poor old wheelchair users and people with disabilities don’t seem to be getting much of a look in. Many millions have been spent on upgrades to parks; Bouddi National…
Nuclear power too risky
I feel the need to respond to your correspondent (Time to re-appraise nuclear power, CCN382). The correspondent claims renewable sources of energy (solar and wind) “do not constitute a full…
Set to represent Australia at Transplant Games
Patrick Whymark of Lisarow is set to compete in the World Transplant Games in Perth from April 15 to 21. The games will be a week of sport and celebration…
Pearl Beach Art Trail returns at Easter
The Pearl Beach Easter Art Trail will return on April 8, with more than 15 local artisans exhibiting in the Arboretum – the Artist Hub. Ten artists will also open…
New committees to guide regional development
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC), has established three distinct committees to address the region’s top priorities: jobs and skills; infrastructure and development; and leadership and collaboration. Board members have…
Police appeal for public help over train incident
Image of a man being sought by Police Police are appealing for public assistance after a man allegedly assaulted rail staff, damaged a toilet and exposed himself on a train…
The carnival’s not over for Keith
A World of Our Own, Georgy Girl, I’ll Never find Another You – they were the songs that defined a generation as The Seekers took the world by storm in…
$100,000 pledge for Pelican Park upgrade
NSW Labor has committed to deliver $100,000 to Central Coast Council for the upgrade of Pelican Park, Woy Woy, including a new playground, improvements to accessibility and maintenance, if elected…
Labor pledges $40M for Gosford bypass missing link
With the State election just days away, the Labor Party has pledged $40M for detailed planning of “the missing link” Stage 4 of the Gosford Bypass, if elected on March…
Meet your candidates – NSW election 2023
As voters prepare to go to the polls on March 25, we have compiled a rundown of candidates in all five electorates which cover the Central Coast. Candidates are profiled…
Eight people face court over 170 drug charges
Eight people have appeared in court charged with more than 170 offences following an investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs on the Central Coast. In December 2022, officers attached…
Avgolemono – Greek chicken soup with Nina Angelo and Chef Daniel
Chef Daniel’s next guest in the Pinch of Salt series is the art queen of the Central Coast Nina Angelo. Nina has been a key player in the art industry…
Pearl Beach RFS Brigade needs volunteers
Have you ever wondered what motivates people to join a volunteer organisation like the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)? Now is your chance to find out, as Pearl Beach Progress…
No Victory over Melbourne for Mariners
The Central Coast Mariners returned from their tour to the southern capital of sport without a victory over Melbourne’s cellar-dwelling club, Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. The young team from…