Facial burns from pile fire
Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called in to help an elderly man on Sunday, September 7, after he sustained facial burns while conducting a pile fire. NSW Ambulance paramedics and the…
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Warrant for child sex offence
Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding warrant. Richard Keddie, aged 38, is wanted on an outstanding warrant for a child sex offence. Police…
Nominations open for Harmony Week awards
The search is on for champions of a safe and inclusive Central Coast, such as Sandra Morales. Last year, Morales, founder of arts organisation Heartdancers, won the Arts and Culture…
Free movie nights at The Entrance and Terrigal
Enjoy two magical evenings under the stars this month with the return of Central Coast Council’s popular outdoor movie nights. Families, friends and visitors are encouraged to take a rug…
Opetaia to defend boxing titles in Australia
Central Coast boxing star Jai Opetaia is set to bring world championship action back to Australia after sealing a dramatic last-minute deal to defend his IBF and Ring Magazine Cruiserweight…
Bluey and Bingo visit Somersby for school holidays
Get ready for action-packed school holidays at the Australian Reptile Park from September 27 to October 12 with an exciting line-up of activities, the highlight being a visit from Bluey…
Pressure mounts to save Kincumber Wetlands
Community groups are ramping up the campaign to save Kincumber Wetlands from development, with Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) liaising with Woolworths over a supermarket proposed for the site….
Jake lands his dream job
TAFE NSW Wyong has helped a Central Coast teen land his dream job as an apprentice plumber, as the region continues to grapple with an ongoing trades skills shortage. Jake…
Renew Projects named best new business at trade awards
Renew Projects, a multi-trade service and subsidiary of Pacific Link Housing, has been named Best New Business at the 2025 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards. The team received their…
Veteran strategy welcome, but more needed
The new Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025–2030 is a welcome step. Veterans have long battled a complex system, slow services, and a lack of co-ordination. Any…
How to create an Edible Paradise
Renowned educator Robina McCurdy will bring her documentary and resilience workshop on sustainable living to Narara on September 26. With rising food prices, supply disruptions, and growing uncertainty around climate…
Return and Earn gets behind guide dogs
Coasties are doing their bit to help fund a wide range of services provided by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT through the Return and Earn campaign. Since April, more than $100,000 has…
Spring into Spring at Wyoming Community Centre
Wyoming Community Centre will hold its annual Spring into Spring Open Day from 9am-2pm on Saturday, September 27, with all members of the community invited to attend. The day will…
Cope Street Parade bound for Everglades
Cope Street Parade will make their Central Coast debut at Troubadour Folk Club on Saturday, September 27, bringing songs from their expansive collection of eight studio albums. Spokesperson Justin Fermino…
Policeman faces DUI and speeding charges
An off-duty police officer has been charged with traffic offences including drink and drug driving following a vehicle stop on the M1 Motorway. He was pulled over at about 9am…
Not just a library opening – it’s a big story for Gosford
More than 230 people became members and 1750 books were borrowed on day one.
Building a medical education ecosystem on the Central Coast
Central Coast Science It is not every day that a Central Coast–based researcher and professor is cited in the pages of The Lancet, the world’s most influential medical journal. For…
Crime authors to talk at Erina
Australian crime authors Michael Brissenden and Paul Daley will chat about their latest novels at 1pm on Tuesday, September 16, at Erina Library. Michael Brissenden is an author and journalist….
Donachie joins the team at Mariners
Experienced defender and Three-time A-League champion James Donachie has signed on to the Central Coast Mariners with a one year deal ahead of 2025/26 Isuzu UTE A-League season. The 32-year-old…
A new library and a new chapter for Gosford
EDITORIAL It has taken more than three decades, but Gosford finally has the regional library that has long been promised. It was first envisaged 30 years ago and the doors…