Why all the angst about PM?
I do not understand the angst in some sections of the media – mostly conservative – about the Prime Minister buying a new house. Surely he is entitled to spend…
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Lakes Festival set to make a splash
The Lakes Festival is sure to make a splash when it returns to the Central Coast from November 8-17 with a vibrant program of music, art, activities and entertainment. The…
Hunchback of Notre Dame a tale of love and heartbreak
Tickets are on sale now for Gosford Musical Society’s production of the epic tale of Hunchback of Notre Dame – a story of love, heartbreak, and redemption set against the…
Caring for families living below poverty line
October 14 marked the start of Poverty Week, an awareness campaign running each year to end child poverty. Central Coast children’s charity, We Care Connect, has chosen to take direct…
Paying homage to collectible glass bottles
Central Coast artist Cathryn McEwen will be showcasing her latest paintings at the Gosford Regional Gallery from October 26 to December 1 in an exhibition entitled Call Me Old Fashioned….
Cost of valuing land to soar
The Valuer General has proposed increasing by up to 38 per cent the cost to Central Coast Council for land valuation services. It is the cost of providing the service…
Mariners take a stand against betting advertising
Central Coast Mariners have entered a new partnership with the NSW Government’s gambling awareness initiative, Reclaim the Game. CEO Alyssar Narey said the collaboration marked a significant step in the…
Private road owners fight off proposed restrictions in court win
Business groups are hoping new councillors will bring in an era of quicker development approvals.
Cookoff delivers 10,000 meals for needy
A hundred volunteers from Dolmio, Sodexo and Coast Shelter slaved away to provide 10,000 nutritious meals for those in need during the Great Dolmio Cookoff from October 14-17. The event…
Billy brings home Coolangatta Gold
McCarthy won the sprint to the finish line in the Under 14s iron man race.
The Glen celebrates 30 years of helping those in need
More than 800 people gathered at Chittaway recently to celebrate the 30th birthday of The Glen, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for Indigenous and non-Indigenous men. Established in 1994…
Traffic improvements for Budgewoi
The State Government is set to invest $6M in improvements to Scenic Dr at Budgewoi and residents are invited to have a say in what should be done. More than…
First meeting of new councillors coming up
The oaths of office have been taken and the mayor elected: now for the serious business of an ordinary council meeting.
Businesses seek progressive regional agenda from new Council
Business calls for bold and visionary leadership – and less red tape.
Coast a Top 100 Green Destination for fourth year
For a fourth consecutive year, the Central Coast has been selected as a finalist in the internationally recognised Green Destinations Top 100 Stories List. The region joins 99 other destinations…
Gosford Seniors forum on this Tuesday
The Federal Assistant Minister for Women, Social Security, and Ageing, Kate Thwaites, will participate in a seniors forum on Tuesday, October 22 in Gosford. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid…
Workshops to help learners become better drivers
Free workshops for learner drivers will be held at three Central Coast locations during November. The Transport for NSW workshops – Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers – support parents…
Gosford transforms into music hotspot during Live and Local
More than 40 musicians will perform at multiple venues across Gosford over November 1 and 2 as part of the Live and Local event. The event, being staged in collaboration…
Country music star headed for Mingara
Gord Bamford, one of Canada’s most awarded country music artists, will perform at Mingara Recreation Club on November 1, sharing the stage with the Wolfe Brothers and 2022 Toyota Star…
Experience Dracula presented like never before
Experience the terror, desire, and darkness when Wyong Drama Group presents Dracula, like never before, in Steven Dietz’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s legendary novel. The show, directed by Jane Sackman,…