Mayor plans to get back to basics
Wearing the mayoral robes for the Central Coast is not an entirely new experience for Lawrie McKinna. It was a case of déjà vu when McKinna was elected by his…
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Changed traffic conditions at Erina
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions this week to carry out essential maintenance work at the intersection of The Entrance Rd and Ernest St at Erina. Transport for…
Annual Franciscan Family Day at Star of the Sea
The annual NSW/ACT Franciscan Family Day was held in October this year at Terrigal Star of the Sea Church where 45 people from ACT, Lake Macquarie and all over Sydney…
Brian Cadd heads for Avoca
Brian Cadd says he is addicted to performing. “I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t do it; I can’t play golf, I can’t fish,” he said. Before a…
Concert theme celebrates inclusion and all abilities
Perform Ability is excited to present its All of Me End of Year Concert – a celebration that embraces every version of ourselves – at The Art House on November…
Sydney Dance Company comes to Art House
Sydney Dance Company will bring its latest work, momenta, to The Art House at Wyong on November 9. The newest work by artistic director and choreographer Rafael Bonachela has been…
NAISDA performance has environmental theme
NAISDA will give its end of year performance on November 21-23 at Carriageworks in Sydney. Based at Kariong, NAISDA is Australia’s leading performing arts training organisation for Aboriginal and Torres…
Crestani Foundation set for awards night
As the Crestani Foundation prepares for its annual award presentation, the charity has already awarded more than 70 scholarships and research grants since its inception in 2007. The cancer charity…
Happy Halloween!
The animals at the Australian Reptile Park were in fine Halloween spirit this week as they starred in a fun video set in a graveyard to celebrate the spooky holiday…
Upgrades for Pacific Hwy
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from next week on the Pacific Hwy between Wyoming and Kincumber to carry out maintenance work at multiple intersections. The affected area…
Lexi’s Mimmi walks for brain cancer
Central Coast grandmother Melissa Field will make a heartfelt journey to Sydney’s Centennial Park on Sunday, November 3, to take part in the Walk4BrainCancer. She will do the annual fundraiser…
Raising awareness about domestic violence
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) used its recent annual general meeting (AGM) as a platform to raise awareness about the complex issues of domestic, family and sexual…
Free weekend line-up at the Fun Haus
The Fun Haus Factory in Gosford is set to come alive this weekend with an exciting line-up of live music. As part of the Live & Local initiative and Gossy…
Woman hit by car at Wyong crash site
A report is being prepared for the Coroner after a woman died when hit by a car at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Wyong on Sunday, October 27….
Funding for sport groups to install defibrillators
Sporting organisations have until November 27 to apply for their share of $500,000 in funding from the NSW Government for new life-saving defibrillators. The equipment is funded under the NSW…
Global recognition for Sorrento Pizzeria
Empire Bay-based Napoletana pizza restaurant Sorrento Pizzeria has been recognised by global fintech company Square. The pizzeria is one of nine Australian winners of The Square 50, an annual awards…
Terrigal Beach finally achieves a Good rating
After three years of rating as Poor, Terrigal Beach has finally achieved a Good rating in the 2023/2024 State of the Beaches report. The recently released report rated all Central…
Honour for three Coast students
Three Central Coast students have received Youth Community Service Awards from NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC QC, as Patron of The Order of Australia Association NSW Branch. The awards, for…
History group puts focus on family holidays
Central Coast Family History Group will put the focus on family holidays during the month of November. “Pause awhile and consider; holidays through your family’s past generations,” a spokesperson said….
Celebrate the wonders of water
The Wonders of Water Full Moon Arts Celebration will be held at Avoca Beach on November 16. Presented by Heartdancers, LikeMinds and Plastic Free Avoca, the free, family-friendly event will…