Local playwright features at Red Tree Theatre
Red Tree Theatre and Wyong Drama Group will combine to present an inaugural weekend venture called Wyong Writes from May 23-25, designed to promote local playwrights. This year’s event will…
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Community transport service needs more drivers
Central Coast Community Transport is on the lookout for permanent part-time drivers and will hold a Drive for Drivers and free sausage sizzle on May 10. Drivers are needed to…
Two clubs submit revised plans for upgrades
Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club in Springwood St, Ettalong Beach, and Everglades Country Club in Dunban Rd, Woy Woy, have both submitted revised plans to Central Coast Council for significant improvements…
Special event to tackle homelessness
Uniting NSW.ACT will partner with local community organisations to host the Central Coast Homelessness Day in Gosford on Thursday, May 15. Homelessness is a critical issue affecting people across Australia…
Councillor calls for more transparency
Central Coast Councillor Jane Smith has expressed her disappointment that a Motion calling for greater transparency from the Mayor and the CEO’s office was voted down at Council’s April 29…
Special mass celebrated by Franciscan Fraternity
A special annual mass was celebrated by a small group of Central Coast Secular Franciscans gathered for Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, The Entrance, on April…
M1 gridlock: steel debris forces southbound closure
More than 300 motorists were left stranded on the M1 motorway on Friday morning, May 2, after a truck spilled hundreds of kilograms of sharp metal fragments across a 30-kilometre…
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…
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.