Live pro wrestling at The Entrance
A night of live pro wrestling at The Entrance Leagues Club on November 15 will feature a special appearance by the former international WWE superstar Cameron Grimes. Grimes currently wrestles…
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Special Olympics torch run a dream come true for Hayley
Central Coast local Senior Constable Hayley Schubert has been selected to represent NSW in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) at the World Winter Games for the Special Olympics in…
Seniors forum most successful yet
More than 400 people from across the Central Coast participated in a seniors’ forum on Tuesday, October 22, at Central Coast Leagues Club. Organised by Federal Member for Robertson, Dr…
Oyster Festival returns to Woy Woy
The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival is set to take over Lions Park Reserve at Woy Woy on Sunday, November 10. “We are proud to have Deepwater Plaza as our naming…
Many can’t afford to see a doctor
The number of people who can’t afford to visit a GP on the Central Coast has increased by 370 per cent over the past four years, according to new research….
Artwork on show at Heatherbrae Pies
Russell Cox, owner Heatherbrae Pies at Ourimbah has made the large upstairs area of the gluten free café available for Central Coast artists to exhibit their art. Three local artists…
Snap-on Tools backs McGrath Foundation
Snap-on Tools partnered with the McGrath Foundation for breast cancer awareness month in October, with franchisees in the Central Coast area contributing more than $15,000 to the fundraising efforts as…
New partnership will help young athletes
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) parent company of the Hunter and Central Coast Academies of Sport has announced a strategic partnership with CryoKing Health & Wellness Clinic in Newcastle….
Instrufest a huge success
Organisers of the inaugural Central Coast Instrufest have hailed the five-day instrumental and vocal competition a resounding success. The competition saw more than 100 competitors aged five to 50 take…
Warning to prepare for 3G switch off
Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride is warning locals to prepare for the 3G switch off set to occur next Monday, October 28. Australian 3G networks are being switched over…
Nominations called for coal ash advisory committee
Lake Macquarie and Lake Munmorah residents and groups are encouraged to take part in a new advisory committee set up to help inform the NSW Government’s remediation of sites containing…
School phone ban a success
The State Government’s decision to ban mobile phones in all NSW public schools has improved student learning and concentration and encouraged young people to socialise more, according to a new…
Not enough action on climate change
The two-party system of government is no longer working when it comes to dealing with the most serious issue of our time, climate change. There was some hope that the…
Motorbike hits 200km/h on M1
Brisbane Water Highway Patrol was conducting speed enforcement along the M1 Motorway at Somersby on Tuesday, October 22, when their radar detected a motorcycle travelling at 143km/h. Police took off…
Mardi treatment plant upgrade continues
Central Coast Council has commenced Shutdown 3 of the major Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade. The works commenced on October 21 and will continue for two weeks with the impact…
In court over Terrigal robbery
A 23-year-old man from Wamberal will face court on November 1 over charges in relation to an alleged robbery at Terrigal. Investigators from Brisbane Water Police District arrested the man…
SoundSoul festival celebrated creativity and connection
The recent SoundSoul music festival attracted close to 300 young people for a day of music, creativity and community action. Held at Blue Haven Community Centre Grounds, the free event…
Wombat lady hailed a hero around Yarramalong way
Around Yarramalong way, she’s known as the wombat lady – even the wombat magician to some. For the past 12 years, Leanne Hall of Brush Creek in Yarramalong Valley has…
Biker charged over police pursuit
A man has beens refused bail until his appearance in Wyong Local Court over a police pursuit at Bateau Bay. Police allege that at about 8.25pm on Thursday, October 24,…
Solutions being sought in wake of long day care closure
Coast Community Connections (CCC) is working with the Department of Education to help find solutions for families impacted by the closure of its long day care service for 0-5-year-olds on…