Coast students prepare for Schools Spectacular
Students from five Central Coast schools have attended the first joint rehearsal for the 2024 Schools Spectacular, to take place at the end of November. The students joined more than…
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Join the garage sale trail
Each year, NSW generates more than 305,000 tonnes of textile waste, with 236,000 tonnes ending up in landfill. As Australia’s largest secondhand shopping event, Garage Sale Trail, approaches, I am…
Teenager in trouble over Morisset bush fire
A teenager has been charged with allegedly starting fires in bushland around Morisset on Friday night, November 1. Lake Macquarie Police District received numerous calls at about 7pm in relation…
Autumn is national winner of water poster competition
Central Coast Council has named Woodport Public School student Autumn Lo as national winner in the Years 3–4 category of the National Water Week Primary School Poster Competition. Autumn’s winning…
New book on history of tourism
Former schoolteacher Peter Fisher is about to launch his second book about the Central Coast following his earlier book Tales from the Rainforest. The new book, Wish You Were Here:…
Financial statements pass audit
Councillors formally adopt the audited 2023-24 Central Coast Council Financial Statements but note the backlog in maintenance.
Bypass the traffic; catch a waterbus
Imagine travelling to Gosford or Woy Woy on the water rather than looking at it from your car while you are sitting in traffic.
Big future for Hydrometer
Tracey Bartley carried the flag for the locals at the October 31 Go Electrical Wyong Race Day. The luck may continue on Saturday, November 9, at the annual Central Coast…
Body found in search for boy swept out to sea
A body, believed to be that of a boy swept to sea from The Entrance Channel on Sunday, November 3, was located at about 2.30pm on Wednesday, November 6. Water…
Underwater high speed rail tunnels in the pipeline
CCN INVESTIGATIONS: Tunnels under Brisbane Water and the Hawkesbury River could form part of the proposed 30-minute high-speed rail link between the Central Coast and Sydney. Two drill rigs have…
Mariners stage thrilling comeback against Shanghai Shenhua
The Central Coast Mariners fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Shanghai Shenhua in the AFC Champions League Elite at Central Coast Stadium on…
Concert to highlight Beethoven’s works
Beethoven is recognised as a titan in the history of the string quartet and his music will be showcased by the Phoenix Collective Quartet (PCQ) at Kincumber on November 17….
Charged over Charmhaven tobacco shop fire
Financial Crimes Squad detectives have charged a man for his alleged role in setting fire to a tobacco shop at Charmhaven earlier this year. At about 2.15am on Thursday, August…
Dog poo disappointing
On Monday, November 3, I was disappointed while walking a dog that I am minding from my home in Green Point to the shops. I picked up five dog poos….
EOIs for Pearl Beach art trail extended
Closing dates for expressions of interest (EOI) to be part of the Pearl Beach Arboretum Art Trail 2025 (PBEAT) have been extended. For the normal PBEAT2025 exhibition installation, EOIs now…
Suite of improvements at The Entrance Public
Students at The Entrance Public School can now enjoy the outdoors and stay sun safe all year ’round with a new shade cover for their playground thanks to a $25,000…
Looking at future of power station site
The inaugural meeting of the Former Munmorah Power Station Site Community Consultation Group was held recently by owner and caretaker of the site Generator Property Management (GPM). It brought together…
Busways expands Sunflower program
Busways is expanding support for the internationally recognised Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to its Central Coast services, including those in Gosford, Kincumber and Wyong following training for drivers. The Sunflower…
Reid applauds promise to cut student debt
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has welcomed the announcement that the Federal Government will cut a further 20 per cent off all student loan debts if re-elected at the…
Fire station planned for Mooney Mooney
A NSW Rural Fire Service base is being planned for construction at Mooney Mooney. If approved by Central Coast Council the emergency services fire station will be located on vacant…