CEO gets permission to sign helicopter lease
A lease for a helicopter business could be executed before councillors adopt the Warnervale Airport masterplan.
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Local appeal to join the police force after record pay increases
As NSW Police Force officers celebrate their recent hard-won pay rise, the search is on for new recruits. The Tuggerah Lakes Police District recruitment branch is looking for people on…
New coal ash committee a box-ticking exercise
The Future Sooner community group says a Coal Ash Advisory Committee set to be established by the NSW Government could be “yet another box ticking exercise”. The committee is to…
The Great Hippopotamus Hotel by Alexander McCall Smith
BOOK REVIEW – I was absolutely amazed to hear that Alexander McCall Smith is coming to the Central Coast for an event hosted by Words on the Waves at the…
Coasties’ stories of the things that ‘made them’
Six Central Coast residents are among 100 NSW seniors who have shared stories that ‘made them’ in the milestone 10th edition of Seniors’ Stories – marking 1,000 short stories published…
Navigating perimenopause
The Debbie Gaunt Foundation marked a major milestone on November 21 with a successful inaugural event for health professionals the Central Coast – Perimenopause Uncovered. Held at The Olive Grove…
Community ministry does great job
A few months back I was at Niagara Park visiting the Sara Lea shop and noticed this rather beautiful, peaceful place, known as Community@17. Upon further investigation, I was surprised…
Fast-tracking road repairs
The NSW Government has sped up the delivery of new funding for Central Coast Council to repair roads and transport infrastructure damaged during natural disasters. Council is among the first…
Christmas fair with delicious Devonshire teas
Woy Woy Auxiliary members are inviting the community to join them for their Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 30, at Woy Woy Hospital. Talented members of the Auxiliary will have…
Why doesn’t Council want a PIO?
When I first read of the (Local Government) Minister’s restrictions on the new Central Coast Council’s options, I thought that this was an example of political overreach. Then, I saw…
Comedy Club rounds off the year
As the year winds down and the festive season heats up, it’s time to raise a glass at the final Gosford Comedy Club of the year on Friday, November 29….
Greyhound industry can’t self-regulate
It is painfully obvious that the greyhound industry, with its many vested interests, is fundamentally incapable of regulating itself (Renewed call to shut down greyhound industry, CCN 465). The distressing…
Council identifies priority projects
Central Coast Council has identified priority infrastructure and investment projects aimed at benefitting residents, businesses and visitor across the region. Its recently launched document – Key Enabling Projects 2025: Central…
Mariners men sunk in Japan
The Central Coast Mariners suffered heartbreak on Tuesday evening, November 26, losing to Japanese side Vissel Kobe by three goals to two in their AFC Champions League Elite match. The…
Women golfers tee off for a good cause
Women golfers of the Central Coast have banded together to donate a total $33,500 to We Care Connect Central Coast. The money was raised by the nine district clubs of…
Star-studded swimming on Coast
It was a star-studded cast across the Central Coast last weekend when three past-and-present Olympic athletes competed in hometown water events. 2024 Olympian Bradley Woodward, who won the 400m, 1km,…
Paddle out to support young DV victims
Central Coast surfers, surf ski riders, kayakers and swimmers are being called upon to help create The World’s Largest Ever Paddle Out in support of young survivors of domestic violence…
Toddler injured when boat trailer rolled
Tuggerah Lakes Police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an accident involving a child at Blue Haven on Sunday, November 24. Emergency services were called to a home…
Community lifestyle at Pine Needles a winner
Family-owned Pine Needles Village at Erina has been named Community of the Year at the 2024 Land Lease Living Industry Association NSW Awards of Excellence. The awards were presented on…
Two Pearl Beach champions recognised
Pearl Beach locals Lynne Lillico and Beverley Lapacek have received 2024 Gosford Community Champion Awards. The awards go to people who go above and beyond to make a positive contribution…