Regulating online games
While I was waiting for my bus one day last week I heard the familiar sound of an online poker machine game I regularly play. On looking up I was…
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Woytopia talks and music line-up announced
Anyone with an interest in the environment and green living won’t want to miss the Woytopia sustainable living festival on Sunday, October 13. Highlights include introductions to permaculture with Kerrie…
Six selected for national schoolboy soccer side
Congratulations to the six Central Coast Mariners U16 team members, who have been selected in the Australian schoolboys side. They are (pictured from left) Jared Williams, Harrison Jablonski, Shumba Mutokoyi,…
Community in shock as the Shirley Shuttle ceases
Scramble for replacement transport for the community in need as CTCCL ceases operations.
Nunn ready for huge season in yellow and navy
Central Coast Mariners has signed two-time Women’s Super League winner Brooke Nunn, with the forward joining the club from Hibernian FC ahead of the upcoming season. The versatile forward, who…
Renowned shipbuilder celebrates his 100-year milestone
Like the many metal-hulled yachts he has built Harry Westerdyk is still going strong as he celebrated his 100th birthday on Friday, September 20. The retired boatbuilder still lives independently…
Happy days when Barbra Streisand show hits Avoca Beach Theatre
Happy days are here again following news Rachael Grace will be bringing her Australian Barbra Streisand Show to Avoca Beach Theatre in November. Grace boasts a show stopping six-decade long…
Wamberal boardriders benefit from government funding
The Wamberal Express Boardriders Club will receive $10,000 towards new equipment for surfing competitions and athlete development programs thanks to the NSW Government’s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. “The…
Hawkesbury River and Brisbane Water under discussion
Community drop-in sessions are being held to discuss the Coastal Management Program (CMP) for the Hawkesbury Nepean River System which includes both Pittwater and Brisbane Water. Central Coast Council is…
Historical fiction shines spotlight on Avoca Beach
Central Coast author Sara Powter’s latest book, I Can’t Stop Tomorrow, follows the fate of John Moore who like many other Irish men and women left his homeland and settled…
Mental health struggles in showbusiness in the spotlight
A new documentary designed to educate young people about mental health struggles within the entertainment industry is being produced by Central Coast based Salt House Creative and set for release…
Open day at Henry Kendall Gardens
Keyton Central Coast will hold an open day at Henry Kendall Gardens in Maidens Brush Rd, Wyoming, on Saturday, October 19, from 9am to 3pm. The open day, to be…
Central Coast restaurants scoop the pools at recent awards
Two Central Coast restaurants were named category winners in the recent Restaurant and Catering Australia’s 2024 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence for Sydney and Regional NSW. The Cowrie…
Club invites community to try dragon boat racing
New boat has room for a drummer, 20 paddlers and a steerer.
Hydration the key for Steiner School
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan recently visited Central Coast Steiner School to see first-hand the benefits of $8,250 in funding provided to the School under the Community Building Partnership…
Minister signs improvement order
It’s official. The Minister has put up guard rails to keep Coast’s new councillors on track.
Exhibition showcases love and connection in natural world
Central Coast artist Penelope Jayne is showcasing her beautiful artwork in an exhibition titled Love in the Wild at Bay Gallery, Ettalong Beach. Opening night is October 4 with the…
Pet owners urged to check for ticks as Coast named a hotspot
Fresh data from Petbarn and Greencross Vets has revealed the Central Coast as being a hotspot for potentially deadly paralysis ticks and other parasites. Areas at extreme risk include Ourimbah,…
Jail sentence for fraudulent tax agent
Former Central Coast tax agent, Gavin Swan has been sentenced to five years in jail with a non-parole period of three years for fraudulent behaviour and dealing with the proceeds…
Public comment open for two sections of proposed Wamberal seawall
Wamberal Protection Association wants a long term solution to defend properties from coastal erosion.