Hidden side of greyhound racing
I am writing in response to the recent comments made in Forum by Mr Simmons and Mr DeGuara, both greyhound trainers. If all greyhounds were truly cared for around the…
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Harris pitches in at Meals on Wheels
Member for Wyong David Harris Member pitched in to give volunteer driver Allan Wright a hand on National Meals on Wheels Day on August 28. Meals on Wheels Central Coast,…
Local trainers Waugh and Ryan chase Wyong Cup win
It would be a dream come true for young local trainer Sara Ryan to win the prestigious Wyong Leagues Group Cup. Ryan is one of two Wyong based trainers planning…
Marking Time for Council’s History Week
Seriously, has anything changed in 40 years? The same issues keep popping up.
Think twice when voting
Voters need to think twice about electing the former councillors who were part of the mess that led to their dismissal and replacement with an administrator. Why risk a repetition…
Halekulani book fair and fete
Halekulani Community Library at Budgewoi is inviting residents to its annual Book Fair and Fete from 9am-1pm on Saturday, October 12. To be held at Halekulani Hall in Noela Pl,…
Concerted action needed to stop illicit tobacco sales
Despite my prediction of more tobacco shop fire-bombings on the Central Coast (CCN 453), I was shocked to read in the same edition of a second tobacconist firebombing, this time…
Gosford East ward team makes roads a priority
The Gosford East ward Labor team has set improved infrastructure, roads and service as top priorities. The three candidates say extraordinary rate increases and hiked fees and charges have failed…
Hands tied: major council decisions to get Departmental approval first
A list of 16 conditions will be imposed on the new councillors.
Candidates defend their roles with Regional Development Australia
One will step down from his RDA role and one will stay on: both explain their reasons.
Teens charged over Terrigal crimes
Brisbane Water Police are investigating a number of property offences in Terrigal during the early hours of Sunday morning, September 1. On Tuesday, September 3, police conducted search warrants and…
Let’s keep 15 councillors
I was interested to read about the sizes of voter populations in different NSW council areas. Particularly of note was the difference between, for example, Brewarrina and the amalgated Central…
Cinema under the stars returns in February
Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars program is set to return to The Entrance early next year. On show will be the new film Wonka (PG 2023), but there will…
Efficiency reforms can save dollars, says candidate
Only Brooks spoke in specifics while the other candidates talked in generalities.
Unfair ballot system
Your recent correspondent raises some concerns about the motives of some of the candidates who have nominated for election to Central Coast Council claiming to be independent as opposed to…
New place for religious studies
A residential property adjacent to Impact Church at Erina could be converted to a place of public worship. Central Coast Council is considering a development application for the site at…
Chef Daniel’s candidacy champions Gosford CBD
Celebrated local celebrity chef and restaurateur Daniel Abou-Chedid is running for the Gosford West ward in the September 14 Council election under the Team Central Coast group. With a distinguished…
Unfunded roads blocking new housing projects
Construction of 2,000 new homes could be unlocked with $28.5M in targeted investment, according to the Central Coast Building Blocks Report Update by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA)….
Labor advocates sporting fee freeze
The Labor team standing for election in the Wyong ward will advocate for a freeze on fees and charges for sporting and community groups. Team leader Kyle MacGregor said freezing…
Retirement village open days
Keyton Central Coast will hold two open days in the coming week to highlight the benefits of its retirement villages. On Friday, September 6, from 10am to 1pm, Brentwood Village…