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Life membership for Di

Di Willard has been awarded Life Membership of the Ourimbah Region Residents Association (ORRA). Willard received a commentative plaque and a bunch of flowers to recognise the award at the…


New trains a disappointment

I am 86 years old with a walking stick and on Friday, December 6 I caught the (new Mariyung) 9.33am train from platform 1 at Gosford. What a disappointment; why…







Council backs people with disability

Central Coast Council celebrated International Day of People with Disability on December 3, promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion for people with disabilities in our community. As part of its ongoing…




Let’s rethink library demolition

I would like to comment on the story Activists call for rethink on Library Demolition (CCN 463). This 1969 library adds to the architectural palette of Gosford. Too many buildings…



The belle of the buskers

For the third year in a row a Central Coast star busker has become a national champion at the Australian National Busking Championships 2024 held at Cooma on Saturday, November…


Two very special birthdays

Hakea Grove Aged Care at Hamlyn Terrace was in celebration mode recently, with two residents celebrating landmark birthdays within days of each other. On Friday, November 29, Arthur Batten celebrated…



Greyhound racing culture rotten

We noted with alarm the letter from Bill Deguara, a Greyhound Racing NSW participant (CCN 467). The unmistakable undercurrent (was) industry dogs will be killed if compassionate people continue to…


Free seniors diary available now

The free Legal Topics for Seniors Diary 2025, produced by Legal Aid NSW, is now available and covers information from staying safe from social media scams to reverse mortgages and…


New CEO for North Construction

North Construction & Building Pty Ltd (North) is mixing things up at the top level, with Matthew Cook transitioning from his current role as Managing Director to Executive Chairman from…