Partnership aims to keep Aussie adventurers safe
Central Coast’s own survival expert and adventurer Michael Atkinson – known as Outback Mike – has teamed up with communications and safety brand GME to launch National Rescue Awareness Week….
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Stunning Japanese ink art
Originally from Kobe, Japan, Central Coast artist Tomoko Oka is set to exhibit his stunning artworks at Gosford Regional Gallery from December. A resident of the Coast for eight years,…
Boost for Drifters Wharf Summer program
Drifters Wharf in Gosford has received $50,000 from the Federal Government’s Revive Live Program. The venue will use the grant funding to support five all-ages live music events during Summer…
Students treated to special rescue chopper visit
Green Point Christian College students were treated to a special visit by the region’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service recently. The visit was all thanks to Westpac and its school landing…
Coast Shelter Christmas appeal more critical than ever
With a staggering 55 per cent increase in demand for its services in the past financial year, Coast Shelter is urging the community to rally together for its 2024 Christmas…
Making things easier for strata communities
Central Coast residents living in strata communities could benefit from a third wave of strata reforms introduced to the NSW Parliament on November 19 by the State Government. More than…
More EV charging stations for Coast
The Central Coast is powering up with 17 new electric vehicle (EV) charger sites, featuring 30 ports to be installed across the region. The $20M EV Destination Charging grants program…
Australia’s favourite family business in West Gosford
Personalised Favours, based at West Gosford, has been named Australia’s Favourite Family Business for 2024 in the Kochie’s Business Builders competition. The business began when founder Melissa Wilkinson was planning…
Castles surprised councils didn’t support Coast
The new councillor attended the local government conference in Tamworth for the first time.
Yarn bombing draws attention to domestic violence
The Zonta Club Central Coast has co-ordinated a Yarn Bomb installation of colourful knitted wraps on trees in Gosford to draw attention to domestic and family violence. Zonta members have…
Dangerous walk to school as bus card denied
The Department of Transport rejected my application for a bus pass for my daughter to attend Woy Woy High School next year for Year 10. I realise the walk to…
New framework to address healthcare workforce issues
A comprehensive new framework aimed at addressing a number of challenging issues facing the primary healthcare workforce has been developed by the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health…
New executive team for Pearl Beach Progress Association
Pearl Beach Progress Association has elected its new executive team for 2025, setting the group up for another successful year. New president Deidre Page will be supported by vice presidents…
Jet ski-free area for Ettalong Beach
New waterway restrictions are to be introduced at Ettalong Beach, creating a Paddle Craft Only Area in response to community concerns about water safety. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said…
Joeys learn about water safety
The Broken Bay Joeys learnt a little more about water safety at the beach when Louise Lambeth from Ocean Beach Life Saving Club popped in for a visit on November…
El Lago residents to take legal action
Residents will be helped to apply to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal for action to help them.
A Sunday of swing
Central Coast residents are in for a musical treat when the Dennis Walsh Little Big Band brings its toe-tapping tunes to Central Coast Leagues Club on Sunday, December 1. The…
Fun-filled year for friendship group
The Tuesday Friendship Group hosted by the Uniting Church at Kincumber is coming to the end of its second year. Members enjoy fun and games on the second and fourth…
Parents need to be responsible
I was disgusted when I read the letter about an 80-year-old woman being terrorised (Time to act on youth crime, Forum CCN 464). One has to wonder just what their…
Conference backs Local Government Minister’s order on Council to improve
It is in the best interests of Councils hit with Performance Improvement Order to earn their way out of it rather than expect a free lunch, said one critic.