Four teens face assault and robbery charges
Four people have been charged following an investigation into the alleged assaults and robberies of four separate men on the Central Coast last month. The four men reported being lured…
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Focus on history surrounding Patonga
Coffee and cake at Patonga Boathouse will round out a walking tour on May 9 from Popran to Warrah Lookout highlighting the Indigenous and European histories of Broken Bay. It…
Glimpse into bygone era of Wyong
Step into the shoes of Wyong locals from the 19th century by joining one of four Wyong Heritage Guided Walks being held throughout May. The tours are being run by…
Construction starts on food manufacturing hub
Central Coast Industry Connect (CCIC) is celebrating a significant milestone as construction begins on the long-anticipated Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub at Ourimbah. The transformative $17.14M project, fully funded by the…
A 4.3 per cent rate rise on the cards
The community now gets to have its say on what is an acceptable rate rise.
Funny, poignant book about being a mum
Central Coast based author Lauren McKellar’s latest book, The Calendar Mums, has been described as a warm, funny and heartbreaking book about what it means to be a mother The…
Election day nears – but have the democracy sausages missed the moment?
EDITORIAL The Federal election is officially to be held this Saturday, May 3, but here on the Coast, it feels like the main event may have already happened. Thousands have…
Coast remains on flood alert
The Central Coast remained on high alert on April 30, with king tides overnight expected to exacerbate flooding issues experienced region-wide since April 26. Days of heavy rains saw many…
Mia named one of state’s top two junior lifesavers
Mia Jamal of Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club has been named as one of two 2025 NSW Junior Lifesavers of the Year, along with Max McDermott of Warriewood Surf Life Saving…
Federal election 2025: Do the major parties have egg on their faces?
As Australia votes to determine the nation’s 48th Parliament, the polls continue to point to an ALP win. The national Resolve and Morgan Polls both have the ALP in front…
Fun day to welcome the whales
Ocean lovers are invited to attend the inaugural Love the Ocean Whale welcome event at North Avoca Surf Life Saving Club on Sunday, May 4, from 10am-1pm. Friends of Kurrawyba…
Council to lobby State Govt for sand nourishment
Sand nourishment took up the first half hour of the council meeting after four residents addressed the topic at the public forum.
What will Council do with its extra $25M per year, asks citizen Brooks
Call for council to explain its plans for the $25M freed up when loan is repaid.
Thousands flock to Anzac Day services
Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to Anzac Day services all around the Central Coast on April 25. Gosford RSL Sub-branch President Greg Mawson said the Gosford dawn and morning…
Wagstaffe Hall campaign pitch
As has become custom in recent elections, the main candidates for the seat of Robertson were invited to speak to the community at the Wagstaffe Hall on Monday, April 28….
Two winners take out PBEAT people’s choice award
Voting for the PBEAT2025 People’s Choice Award closed on Saturday, April 26, with the tied winning entries announced at a community morning tea at Pearl Beach Hall. The two winning…
Senseless vandalism at Springfield
Significant vandalism has destroyed public toilets in Terry Oval at Springfield and the community is being called upon to help apprehend the vandals by reporting any witnessed antisocial behaviour or…
Blues returns to historic Mangrove Mountain Hall
Get ready for another great night of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll at the historic hall among the gumtrees on Saturday, May 3, as Blues on the Mountain returns…
Honouring those who have lost their lives through workplace issues
A service was held at the Ourimbah Wall of Remembrance on Monday, April 28, to mark International Workers Memorial Day. Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the annual event…
Unearth the secrets of Dubbo Gully
A walking tour on May 4 will explore the historical remains of Dubbo Gully when Mangrove Creek was a thriving community with wharves, inns and slab homes. The event named…