A two-speed Central Coast
EDITORIAL – Life on the Central Coast is moving faster than ever, with signs of growth, change and strain all around us. Our roads are busier, tradies are flat out…
in print
Mariners named state team of year
The Central Coast Mariners men’s team was named Team of the Year at the NSW Champions of Sport ceremony held at The Star Event Centre in Pyrmont on Monday, November…
New technology will aid cancer treatment
A major technology upgrade is helping to deliver shorter and more targeted treatment for people with cancer on the Central Coast. Supported by a $6M grant from the Australian Government’s…
Pride and Justice by Timothy Bowden
BOOK REVIEW Timothy Bowden’s Pride and Justice reimagines Jane Austen’s beloved classic Pride and Prejudice in a world where there is no organised police force and nothing to stand in…
Charged over sexual act on train
A 40-year-old man will face court again in January after his arrest at Davistown in relation to an alleged sexual act. After his arrest he was taken to Gosford Police…
Airport rescission motion loses
Work on a lease for a helicopter hub at Warnervale airport can continue.
A footpath for Pozieres Ave
Construction of a footpath along Pozieres Ave at Umina Beach has commenced and is nearing completion, with the Federal Government providing $425,000 for the project. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon…
Police roll up sleeves for Bleed4Blue
Local police are rolling-up their sleeves for the sixth annual Bleed4Blue blood drive helping to boost blood stock levels for the festive season. Established in 2018 in partnership with the…
Speak up now to save library
While the CEO of the Central Coast Council seems to be hell-bent on demolishing the current Gosford library building to apparently replace it with a concrete slab, the new developments…
Family fun ahead of Christmas at the races
The busy period continues at Wyong Race Club. On Sunday, December 8, the club held its Family Christmas Party for staff, strappers, trainers and their families whilst also hosting over…
A Council-led forum will focus on developers
An opportunity for council to lead; engage with the development sector, partner with NSW Govt and build a foundation for the future.
Campaign to increase government funding for housing
Martin Kennedy Community housing provider Home in Place is urging people to join its online campaign to pressure the Federal Government to increase funding to help address the housing crisis….
Castles loses control of library review
Councillor Kyla Daniels took control by putting herself and two Liberals up as the first three members of a six member committee.
Album launch at Fun Haus Factory
One of the Central Coast’s brightest rising stars, Ruby Archer, will launch her album Oh So Tender Deluxe, at Gosford’s Fun Haus Factory on Sunday, December 15. The album is…
Learning more about prostate cancer
The second Central Coast Big Aussie Luncheon and Men’s Health Forum was a success, with 150 people attending the event held at Gosford RSL Club on December 2. The forum…
Loud shirts support men’s mental health
More than $5,000 has been raised for TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter) through the sale of more than 190 shirts and 100 drink bottles at Bunnings stores at Lake Haven, West Gosford and Umina…
Crashed into truck on Mooney Mooney bridge
Southbound lanes of the M1 Motorway at Mooney Mooney were closed on Tuesday morning, December 10, following a police pursuit. Brisbane Water police attempted to stop a vehicle at 11.10am…
Athletes do Coast proud
Two Central Coast athletes returned with medals from the Australian All Schools Athletics competition held in Brisbane from December 6-8. Zahli Fisher of Narara Valley High School took bronze in…
New laws to detect people carrying knives
New laws about the possession of knives came into effect in NSW on Monday, December 9. Police will now be able to use handheld scanners, electronic metal-detecting wands, to stop…
Boost for police with 10 new recruits
The Central Coast has 10 new police officers with four new probationary constables at Tuggerah Lakes Police District and six at Brisbane Water Police District. They are from the class…