New train fleet set to roll out on Central Coast line
After a five year wait, Newcastle and Central Coast passengers will be the first to enjoy Sydney Trains’ new Mariyung fleet when it rolls out of Newcastle Interchange for its…
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Funnel-web spiders out and about
The Australian Reptile Park has warned residents to be alert with peak funnel-web season underway. With soaring temperatures and anticipated rainfall, the conditions are ripe for the venomous spiders to…
Revolutionising heart procedures
An innovative study undertaken at Gosford and John Hunter hospitals is aiming to make heart procedures safer, less painful and faster for patients undergoing treatment for blocked arteries. Central Coast…
Our top volunteers go up against state’s best
Communities across the Central Coast are being urged to get behind their local finalists for the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, to be announced on Tuesday, December 10….
20,000 flock to Lakes Festival
Central Coast Council’s annual Lakes Festival drew more than 20,000 attendees over 10 days in November. Now in its ninth year, this year’s event was Council’s biggest program yet, showcasing…
Funding welcomed for new Little Athletics centre
Warnervale Little Athletics has been given a jump start to their maiden season with a $3,100 grant from the Coles Little Athletics Community Fund. The new Little Athletics centre based…
Call for new body to oversee waterfront revitalisation
Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) is calling for the establishment of a Central Coast Development Corporation to take over the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront. In its latest publication, GEBC…
Reid backs Coast’s nurses
Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has thrown his support behind the nurses of the Central Coast as they continue to campaign for better wages and conditions from the…
Privilege to attend St Cecilia’s
I’d like to share with you an event that took place at St Cecilia’s Church Wyong on Saturday, November 23 – the installation of the relic of St Cecilia. St…
NAISDA’s sold-out performance showcased talent and creativity
NAISDA has concluded a sold-out Sydney season of “the trees have voices, the feet have ears” at Carriageworks, reaffirming its role as a leader in First Nations performing arts training…
Opening sport to more girls and women
Central Coast Council is set to launch the Girls in the Game program, a multi-year initiative to enhance participation and retention of women and girls in sports and physical activities…
Seniors helping seniors become healthier
A free health services program available on the Central Coast shines a light on seniors helping seniors become healthier. The program, Health Promotion Services for Old People (HPSOP) where peer…
Hear your favourite Christmas songs by candlelight
Celebrate the Christmas season with an evening of Christmas hymns and songs by candlelight at Avoca Beach Theatre on December 12. Hear the familiar sounds from classic festive films like…
Scholarships for aspiring teachers
Central Coast students beginning teaching degrees in 2025 can now apply for scholarships worth up to $40,000 which are designed to encourage more people to become teachers. Member for Robertson…
Skin cancer documentary coming to Avoca Beach Theatre
Conquering Skin Cancer is not your average documentary; it’s a compelling social impact film with a mission to prevent skin cancer. Playing at Avoca Beach Theatre on January 7, the…
New bill normalises sexualisation of society
Our local Labor MPs have once again shown their standing on moral standards, ethical values and social issues. Whilst we hear many concerns about domestic violence, children’s mental health, women’s…
Wyong Roos academy nurtures up and coming stars
As a part of its ongoing commitment to rugby league, the Wyong Leagues Group has launched a high-performance program aimed at providing a pathway for talented youth through to senior…
Possible reprieve for Gosford Library
A report will come back in March outlining possible future uses.
Answers sought over long day care closure
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has asked Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car for some answers in the wake of the abrupt closure of Peninsula Long Day Care…
New pathway to health and fitness industry
TAFE NSW has ushered in a new course for aspiring fitness professionals on the Central Coast to cater to surging demand in the health and fitness industry post-COVID. For the…