Athletes do Coast proud
Two Central Coast athletes returned with medals from the Australian All Schools Athletics competition held in Brisbane from December 6-8. Zahli Fisher of Narara Valley High School took bronze in…
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New laws to detect people carrying knives
New laws about the possession of knives came into effect in NSW on Monday, December 9. Police will now be able to use handheld scanners, electronic metal-detecting wands, to stop…
Boost for police with 10 new recruits
The Central Coast has 10 new police officers with four new probationary constables at Tuggerah Lakes Police District and six at Brisbane Water Police District. They are from the class…
Uni campus powers ahead
Construction of the new Central Coast campus of Newcastle University is powering ahead with 2024 seeing the demolition of the former Mitre 10 site, completion of bulk excavation and ground…
Thanks for mural on PCYC basketball court
Eight young people involved in the painting of a wall mural above the basketball court at PCYC Bateau Bay were presented with certificates by Tuggerah Lakes police earlier this month….
Terrigal roads set for maintenance work
Transport for NSW will be conducting essential maintenance work on Terrigal roads in December and January aimed at improving safety for all road users. The work, beginning in December, includes…
NDIS forum a success
An NDIS forum held recently at Blue Haven provided up-to-date information for participants, their families and carers. The forum was hosted by Federal Assistant Health Minister and Member for Dobell…
Shout out to Troubadour Folk Club
A shout out to the Troubadour Central Coast Folk Club for outstanding entertainment throughout 2024. The amazing Ina and Michael Fine with their Troubadour support team of volunteers, deliver concerts…
Union action causing hardship
Congratulations to all the union movements that have held this once great country to ransom with over-the-top demands. In doing so they have caused much hardship and inconvenience to fellow…
Meals on Wheels celebrates its volunteers
Meals on Wheels Central Coast hosted its annual volunteer luncheon on Friday, December 6, at the Central Coast Leagues Club, with more than 120 volunteers attending. The event served as…
Mehan joins push to save library building
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has called on Central Coast Council to place the Gosford library building on its list of local heritage items and cancel plans to demolish…
Troubadour Christmas bash
Woy Woy’s Troubadour Folk Club is set to celebrate the end of an exciting 12 months with a Christmas party and musical knees-up at the Everglades Country Club from 7pm…
Interesting times ahead
I see that Geoff Mitchell is clearly bemoaning the electoral loss by the negative, dysfunctional and anti-progressive mob that steered the Central Coast into administration (CCN Forum 467). And so…
The Wharf Revue: The end of an era
The Art House will present three performances of the last ever Wharf Revue, an audience favourite and a political satire that will be remembered. The three performances will be on…
Latest land values for Central Coast
Residential land values on the Central Coast increased by 4.3 per cent in the 12 months to July 1, 2024 – the largest rise of any coastal local government area…
Poor decision regarding LPP
Already the new Council is showing its colours, with the decision to increase the number of development application objections required to trigger a referral to the Local Planning Panel. The…
Confidence growing but small businesses need help
Despite concerns about wages and costs the latest Business NSW Business Conditions Survey reveals business sentiment on the Central Coast continues to improve. “It’s encouraging to see such a strong…
Nurses rally as crisis worsens
Nurses and midwives rallied outside the Wyong office of Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris on Monday, December 9, as they continue to fight for…
Jets school program kicking goals on Coast
Nearly 250 students across the Central Coast are lacing up their boots this term as they take part in the Jets:LEARN program delivered by the Newcastle Jets in partnership with…
Bumper year for RSL LifeCare
RSL LifeCare has announced a $3.7M surplus for the 2024 financial year, with its annual report highlighting the opening of a Veteran and Family Hub on the Central Coast as…