Where are the national flags?
With the exception of the RSL Club and a local radio station, not one business in the entire West Gosford area has the national flag being flown. This includes all…
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Lucy Wicks to stand again for Robertson
The Liberal Party has announced that former Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks will once again contest the seat in the federal government election to be held early in 2025. Wicks…
Maddison is state’s Young Australian of the Year
Maddison O’Gradey of Bateau Bay has been named the NSW Young Australian of the Year for 2025. Recipients for NSW were announced at a ceremony in Sydney on November 12…
Renewed call to shut down greyhound racing industry
The Greens are ramping up calls for the closure of the greyhound racing industry after 20 dogs were injured in a single meeting recently. Greens spokesperson for the Central Coast…
Firefighter memorial at Mangrove Mountain
Mangrove Mountain Rural Fire Brigade members officially opened their memorial garden earlier this month in memory of Life Member of the brigade, the late Phillip Williams. The garden was established…
Recognition for six special students
Six outstanding Central Coast students have been presented with Good Citizenship awards by the Probus Club of Gosford West. Corey Spicer and Isaac Freeman from Glenvale School, Madeleine Pugh and…
Mariners put young goalie on contract
Central Coast Mariners have signed 18-year-old goalkeeper Dylan Peraic-Cullen to his first professional contract, keeping the Australian junior representative on the Coast until at least the end of the 2026/27…
NSW Drug Summit 2024 cause for concern
Joe Coyte, Executive Director of The Glen Group which operates the largest Aboriginal community-controlled drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in NSW, continues to express concern over the NSW Drug Summit…
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…
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…