Memorial service for maritime historian Graeme Andrews
Distinguished maritime historian and seaman, Graeme Andrews of Koolewong, passed away recently at the age of 86. Living in Koolewong for the past 30 years, Andrews dedicated his life to…
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Rescue crews fine tune skills in mock car crash
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews recently played a leading role in a multi-agency car crash exercise at Doyalson. The simulated crash was staged to allow firefighters and NSW Ambulance…
Success for Wyong at Equimillion
Equimillion 2024 has been run and won with Wyong’s 29 sponsored riders and 35 retired racehorses enjoying success in several categories over the four days. An initiative of Racing NSW,…
PR expert a finalist in global awards for women in business
Gosford-based public relations expert, leader in business communications and former journalist Amber Daines is one of the finalists in the international 21st annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Her…
Back to the future: McKinna is Mayor and Eaton his Deputy
Ex-Gosford mayor and ex-Wyong mayor are the Coast’s new Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Men’s walk and talk at Tuggerawong
Central Coast Men’s Walk and Talk group is supporting the theme for Mental Health Month – Let’s Talk About It – by focussing on open conversations and encouraging everyone to…
Trophies for business leaders at top of their game
The Central Coast’s thriving business community came together on Friday night, September 27, to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of local businesses and leaders at the 2024 Central Coast…
Kangy Angy dad wins $12M
A dad from Kangy Angy is planning to swap the hustle and bustle of work for a life of leisure after landing a $12M win in last Thursday night’s Powerball…
Timeless elegance of wooden boats on display at regatta
Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival is on this weekend and promises family fun with two main events from Friday to Sunday, October 11-13. It celebrates Central Coast’s…
Be on lookout for fire hydrant vandalism
Fire and Rescue Gosford has issued an urgent community notice in relation to vandalised fire hydrant booster systems. There has been a spate of vandalism to firefighting equipment in Gosford,…
Cruiser stranded on sandbar awaiting high tide
A 30ft motor cruiser became the first casualty of the start of the boating season when it ran into a sandbar south of Woy Woy in Brisbane Water on Sunday…
Pioneer Dairy reopens after new road finished
One of the most important Crown reserves containing significant environment and community assets, The Central Coast Wetlands-Pioneer Dairy now has a new sealed internal road that was officially opened on…
Busking competition shines spotlight on Coast talent
First-time busker 15-year-old Maverick Leslie-Fitch took out the People’s Choice accolade at the Central Coast heat of the Australian National Busking Competition held at The Entrance on September 29. People’s…
Haven for turtles introduced at Springfield Wetland
In a first for the Central Coast, members of Springfield Residents Association are introducing their citizen science project on Thursday, October 10 – a turtle island habitat at Springfield Wetland….
New funding categories helping seniors connect
Two new categories, Multicultural and Aboriginal, have been added to the Connecting Seniors Grant Program for 2025 aimed at expanding opportunities for community groups and local councils to provide social…
Understand role of councillors
At a time when the general population seems not to think too highly of councillors we have to try to find ways to lift their image and understand that they…
Get an eye check up on World Sight Day
World Sight Day on October 10 will once again bring together the global community in a united effort to raise awareness about vision impairment, blindness, and the critical importance of…
Chance for young people to become tomorrow’s leaders
Young people are being urged to apply for Central Coast Council’s Youth for Youth (Y4Y) Leadership program designed to equip local 15-24 year olds with the skills and confidence to…
Head to Empire Bay for food, fun and folk
Plenty for the kids to do, including drumming lessons from the sea scouts and an art competition.
Best of British rock at Pearl Beach Arboretum
The History of British Rock, The Sixties and Seventies, is coming to the Pearl Beach Arboretum on Saturday October 12 at 2.30pm. The two-set, two-hour-plus show will take the audience…