Counterfeit banknotes in circulation
Tuggerah Lakes Police have noticed an increase in counterfeit $50 notes being used within the community. They advise that when accepting a bank note, people should ensure that it is…
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Two Coast artists take out top awards in art prize
Two Central Coast artists have won major awards in the prestigious 2025 Hornsby Art Prize. Rachel Lucas of Killcare won the Sculpture Award for her sculpture The Survivor, a stoneware…
Number of potholes has tripled since May
The number of potholes on the Central Coast has tripled since May this year, due to persistent heavy rains. Councillor Jared Wright said crews were working hard to keep up…
Pearl Beach Hall turns 75
The 75th birthday of the Pearl Beach Hall will be celebrated by a weekend of special activities this month. The idea for a hall at Pearl Beach goes back as…
No more need for buckets at Men’s Shed
Gathering clouds won’t have users of the Peninsula Community Men’s Shed reaching for buckets anymore following a recent successful grant application. A Community Building Partnership grant of $10,483 courtesy of…
Confusion over parking bays
Central Coast Council has been accused of capitalising on public confusion by issuing hefty fines to drivers parking in an inadequately signposted area in Gosford. One resident, who did not…
Repair Café builds circular solutions
At Terrigal Uniting Church, a grassroots initiative is changing the way locals think about waste. The Repair Café, co-ordinated by Barry and Lesley Earp with the help of volunteers, opens…
Diverse range of artworks on show
Peninsula Lighthouse is set to launch an exhibition showcasing a diverse collection of artworks, including paintings, sculptures and photography, created by former clients who are now artists. The theme of…
Australia Fair no longer exists
Armageddon is at hand. Even if true (which in full is highly unlikely), Australia can do nothing to stop any climate change if it happens, so why make ourselves poor…
Development site not within sacred lands
Your article Groups set to go to court if Kariong rezoning approved (CCN 504) claims the site at 300 Woy Woy Rd, Kariong, is ‘part of the Kariong Sacred Lands’….
Coast gets NSW’s largest federal money grant
We are the third largest council in NSW per population but we have a bigger area to service than Blacktown or Canterbury Bankstown.
Kudos for Amber Lane
Leading Australian whisky distillery, Amber Lane, has added another three gold medals to its trophy cabinet, with multiple wins at the 2025 Sydney Royal Distilled Spirits Show last week. Amber…
Roundabout Circus springs into action
Gosford’s Roundabout Circus is raising the bar this Spring with a line-up of events you’d expect to see in a big-city venue. For one night only, Duo AussieBela will bring…
Concert raises $20,000 for food relief
Two not-for-profit organisations have raised $20,000 for food relief on the Central Coast. Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre Inc (encompassing Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre), and The Bikers Hand created the Feed…
Book a stall for the oyster festival
The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival will be celebrating its 25th anniversary when it returns on Sunday, November 9, at Lions Park Woy Woy. “The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival is one…
Rain gauges needed at Somersby and Kariong
Of 36 rain gauges in the area, only 14 were in operation. And there are no stream gauges in the study area.
Twins join Mariners’ ranks
Central Coast Mariners have announced the double-signing of twin brothers Alexi and James Houridis, on one-year scholarship deals ahead of the 2025/26 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s season. Alexi, a creative…
Welcome fix for South St
Some really good news – South St, Killarney Vale, has gone from a dangerous pothole hell to a beautiful hotmix heaven. With some line and lane making it will set…
Romeo & Juliet; heartbreak never looked better
The Art House Wyong will present the renowned Bell Shakespeare Company’s take on the infamous classic Romeo & Juliet for one night only. Witness a bold and breathtaking retelling of…
Blue Lagoon top holiday destination
Blue Lagoon Beach Resort was proud to be named Most Outstanding Family Holiday Destination at the inaugural Central Coast Visitor Economy Awards on September 12, saying the awards program had…