Caught at Ourimbah in Operation RAID
A male passenger ran off leaving his female companion to face the consequences alone when Brisbane Water Highway Patrol pulled the driver over for a random breath test at Ourimbah….
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Little Terns nesting season looming
With the arrival of the Little Terns expected to begin mid-October at Karagi Point, The Entrance North, Central Coast Council is once again undertaking works to help protect the nesting…
Help wanted to clean up the Haven
Abandoned fishing tackle, plastic waste, asbestos regularly seen on the beach at Terrigal,
Public gynaecologists cancel appointments due to staff shortages
Gynaecologists and obstetricians at Gosford and Wyong hospitals have pledged to treat only urgent and life-threatening cases until the Central Coast Local Health District hires more doctors and nurses. Scores…
New service opens for veterans
A new Veteran and Family Hub opens at Wyong.
Mariners captain announced for coming season
Socceroos defender comes home to lead the Isuzu UTE A-League team for the upcoming 24/25 season.
Heart of Africa comes to the Coast
Cirque Africa is set to do two performances on the Central Coast – on September 27 and 28 – as part of its 2024 national tour. The show is 100…
New species named after Coast’s own wildlife champion
A new Tasmanian Tiger species has been named after Australian Reptile Park and Aussie Ark managing director and leading wildlife conservation figure Tim Faulkner. The discovery of 25-million-year-old Thylacine fossils…
Artist inspired by business duo
Local artist Yvette Pritchard’s painting, Ron and Helga – Bremen Patisserie Umina, was one of the finalists in this year’s Gosford Art Prize and is presently on display in the Gosford…
Niagara Park students visit Parliament
Year 6 students from Niagara Park Public School recently visited Parliament House in Canberra as part of their studies into Australia’s system of government. Teachers and students were provided with…
Everything you need to know about native bees
The Peninsula Environment Group (PEG) in conjunction with the Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden is presenting two native bee workshops at the Woytopia Festival Sunday, October 13. The presenter will…
Scouts converge on Warnervale for flying fun day
It was the third time lucky for 51 young local Scouts on Saturday when three aircraft from the Scouts NSW Air Activity Centre came to town. Central Coast Aero Club…
Teachers rally for funding equality
Central Coast teachers rallied for the future of the region’s children on Tuesday, September 10, as the Federal Government Government faces increasing pressure to fully fund public schools. NSW Teachers…
Upgrade for Patonga seawall
The State Government has upgraded the seawall at Patonga, aimed at protecting waterfront public land and adjoining heritage cottages from coastal erosion. Crown lands in the Department of Planning, Housing…
Boost for Avoca Sharks Rugby
The Avoca Rugby Union Club has received $5,000 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. The Avoca Sharks have used the funding to organise first aid training for volunteers and…
Vegas favourites in Wyong spectacular
Legends of Las Vegas will present a Saturday night spectacular at the Royal Hotel Wyong on September 14 to raise funds for burns equipment at Wyong Hospital. The show stars…
James by Percival Everett
Beloved characters from iconic classic books should never be touched; I have never been fond of reimagining them. There has not been a previous instance when I enjoyed this –…
Nicky Bomba kicks off ukulele festival
Central Coast Ukulele Festival is set to kick off with its first ever pre-festival gig on September 19. Featuring Nicky Bomba and Dom Diaz on Thursday, the event will be…
Team Central Coast prioritises infrastructure
The delivery of critical infrastructure is a key priority for Team Central Coast in the lead-up to the September 14 local government election. Candidates say they support a place-based approach…
Time for change as administration ends
EDITORIAL The end of Central Coast Council’s almost four-year administration period has finally arrived, marking the close of a shocking chapter in our community’s history. During this time, we’ve seen…