Ettalong boat ramp set to close
Following safety concerns and community feedback, the Ettalong foreshore boat ramp at the end of Kourung Ave, Ettalong, will close from Monday, December 2. A Central Coast Council spokesperson said…
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Fast train service a pipedream
The federal government is squandering another $500M of our money to pursue the pipedream of a fast-train service between Sydney and Newcastle. The UK government has just announced that it…
Kevin Borich heads to Everglades
With a professional career spanning 52 years, Kevin Borich has done it all and now he’s headed for the Everglades Country Club at Woy Woy on November 30. From his…
Special Wyong mass to install First Class Relic
Wyong Catholic Parish will hold a special mass to officially install a First Class Relic of their Patron Saint, St Cecilia, on November 23 at 11am. It will be officiated…
Catch captivating jazz fusion of 80s anthems
Experience a captivating fusion of eras when international jazz vocalist Hetty Kate brings her British New Wave concert to the Avoca Beach Theatre on November 21. Four Generation X jazz…
Turtle island a success already
A celebration of the turtle island which was launched at Springfield a month ago was held on Sunday, November 10, at the wetland. About 100 people enjoyed a free sausage…
All welcome at Masters swim clubs
A Masters Swimming Club operates somewhere on the Central Coast on most week nights and adults who can swim at least 100m, be it fast or slow, are welcome to…
Time to act on youth crime
I live in an over-55s housing commission complex. There are 45 units and most of the tenants are well past 70 years of age. In the past six months we…
Upgrades for Coast schools
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed a commitment from the State Government of more than $3M to be spent upgrading several schools in his electorate. “Investing in our…
Feast of Spanish music
Pearl Beach Progress Association will present a concert featuring guitar music from Spain and Latin America at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on Friday, November 22. Great Guitars Allegria Ole will…
New wellness centre for Our Lady of Loreto
A Health and Wellness Hub will be created at Our Lady of Loreto Gardens complex by rejuvenating the existing day respite centre at the Catholic Healthcare residential aged care facility….
Big Aussie luncheon for men
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid will host a second Central Coast Big Aussie Luncheon on December 2 after the success of last year’s event. It will be held in…
Program helping get students back on track
Almost two years after it launched on the Central Coast, The Y NSW’s Alternative Suspension Program is seeing impressive results. The program is redefining the future for young people facing…
Medals haul for Ettalong Pelicans
A team of seven from Ettalong Pelicans Masters Swimming Club brought home 27 medals from the Pan Pacific Masters Games (PPMG), held on the Gold Coast from November 6-9. More…
Coast a dangerous place to live, says interim report
An interim report from a Citizens’ Inquiry into the health impacts of coal-fired power stations conducted recently at Budgewoi has found that the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie are dangerous…
One-woman crusade continues for all-accessible ocean pool
Elaine Norling of Copacabana has been on a one-woman crusade for 10 years to get an all-accessible ocean pool on the Central Coast and she’s not about to give up…
Public should be admitted to councillor briefings
The simple answer to the question, should staff briefings to councillors be open to the public? (CCN 464) is absolutely yes. Both councillors and council staff are representatives/employees of the…
Fast train vision is no Utopia episode
Parker was asked if talking about a fast train meant “we are in an episode of Utopia”, the hit comedy series from 2014.
Treaty to end plastic pollution for good
Take 3 for the Sea, the Australian environmental organisation founded on the Central Coast, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of driving global awareness and action against plastic pollution. Since its…
Budgewoi residents fed up with beach carpark campers
Budgewoi residents are fed up with “squatters” living for weeks or even months at a time in carparks at Lakes Beach in tents, caravans and motor homes. One resident who…