Billy brings home Coolangatta Gold
McCarthy won the sprint to the finish line in the Under 14s iron man race.
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The Glen celebrates 30 years of helping those in need
More than 800 people gathered at Chittaway recently to celebrate the 30th birthday of The Glen, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for Indigenous and non-Indigenous men. Established in 1994…
Traffic improvements for Budgewoi
The State Government is set to invest $6M in improvements to Scenic Dr at Budgewoi and residents are invited to have a say in what should be done. More than…
First meeting of new councillors coming up
The oaths of office have been taken and the mayor elected: now for the serious business of an ordinary council meeting.
Businesses seek progressive regional agenda from new Council
Business calls for bold and visionary leadership – and less red tape.
Coast a Top 100 Green Destination for fourth year
For a fourth consecutive year, the Central Coast has been selected as a finalist in the internationally recognised Green Destinations Top 100 Stories List. The region joins 99 other destinations…
Gosford Seniors forum on this Tuesday
The Federal Assistant Minister for Women, Social Security, and Ageing, Kate Thwaites, will participate in a seniors forum on Tuesday, October 22 in Gosford. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid…
Workshops to help learners become better drivers
Free workshops for learner drivers will be held at three Central Coast locations during November. The Transport for NSW workshops – Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers – support parents…
Gosford transforms into music hotspot during Live and Local
More than 40 musicians will perform at multiple venues across Gosford over November 1 and 2 as part of the Live and Local event. The event, being staged in collaboration…
Country music star headed for Mingara
Gord Bamford, one of Canada’s most awarded country music artists, will perform at Mingara Recreation Club on November 1, sharing the stage with the Wolfe Brothers and 2022 Toyota Star…
Experience Dracula presented like never before
Experience the terror, desire, and darkness when Wyong Drama Group presents Dracula, like never before, in Steven Dietz’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s legendary novel. The show, directed by Jane Sackman,…
Press Club bound for Drifters Wharf
Four-piece band Press Club will be performing its new independently release Champagne & Nikes at Drifters Wharf, Gosford, on October 30. Champagne & Nikes was recorded at the band’s own…
Sons of AnaCamry at it again in their shitbox
Peter Bonvino and his brother-in-law Nathan Metcalfe are somewhere between Bendigo and Townsville in their jalopy after leaving on Friday, October 18, for this year’s Shitbox Rally to raise money…
Busy agenda for Copacabana Probus members
Copacabana Probus Club has been growing in popularity since it started six years ago. Following a two-year pause during COVID, the club regrouped and now has 65 members. President Roy…
Giving pre-loved goods a second life
The Garage Sale Trail is set to return over two big weekends in November, offering an opportunity to declutter, discover and save. On November 9-10 and November 16-17 hundreds of…
Cristiano vying to be cocktail king
Cristiano Beretta of Terrigal’s Pocket Bar is one of the top 10 finalists in the prestigious Enter the Dragon 3 Australian cocktail competition. The competition sees the nation’s top bartenders…
Fellowship group celebrates 20 years
The Central Coast Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship Support Group, under the auspices of One Door Mental Health, will celebrate its 20th anniversary on November 7. Group secretary Stephanie Wood said…
On the lookout for budding baseballers
The Central Coast is home to six baseball clubs scattered from Gosford to Wyong. Registrations are still open for new and returning players. A variety of skills are incorporated in…
Water bombing chopper on standby for bushfire season
A water bombing helicopter based at Central Coast Airport is on standby at Warnervale if the region is threatened by bushfires this Summer. Central Coast Aero Club member and keen…
No go for bus route change
For years I have been endeavouring to have bus route 37 re-routed, from its present Pacific Hwy Lisarow Station to Tuggerah St route, to The Ridgeway past the retirement village…