Mesmerising ode to Pink Floyd comes to the Coast
Tribute band The Future Factory will delve deep into the heart of Pink Floyd’s iconic repertoire in a mesmerising performance, Evolution, at The Art House in Wyong on July 14….
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Does this budget do enough?
EDITORIAL – No-one is going to knock back a rebate of $300 on their energy bills, as announced in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget. But one has to wonder if that,…
National tai chi championships at Niagara Park
Niagara Park Stadium will host the 2024 Australian Tai Chi Championships on May 25. Convener Steve Heard said the Tai Chi Association of Australia presented the national event every year,…
New program to accelerate business ‘districts’
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging Central Coast arts and cultural institutions, entertainment and hospitality venues and business associations to take part in the 2024 Uptown Accelerator Program. The…
New single dedicated to singer’s mum
Central Coast singer Meagan Jane released her latest single on Mother’s Day. Dedicated to her mother, Hey Mum blends the sweetest of memories into a beautiful country melody, set to…
Upgrade at race track
The Entertainment Grounds (formerly Gosford Race Club) has received $2M from Racing NSW to rebuild the “home turn” at the race track in Racecourse Rd, West Gosford. The work is…
A “cost of living” budget
An energy rebate for every household, tax cuts for all and an increase in Commonwealth rent assistance are the big take-aways from this week’s Federal Budget for Central Coast residents….
Mixed results for Crusaders
The Central Coast Crusaders hosted both the Canberra Gunners and Canberra Nationals on Saturday, May 11, and came away with split results. The Crusaders men were up first at 5pm…
Moderate but welcome budget relief for small business
Further energy bill relief, a continuation of the instant asset write-off and a partial extension in employer incentives for apprentices are the most welcome short-term measures for small to medium…
Visit Wyong Creek for a day of fun and learning
Join the Wyong Creek Public School community for an exhilarating day of family fun on June 8 between 10am and 3pm for the Fun Day at The Creek event. Located…
New-look Wamberal playspace
The new and improved nature playspace at the Wamberal Memorial Hill is now complete following several weeks of work to upgrade the space. Upgrades to the nature playspace include a…
Have a cuppa and help the firies
How many coffees can the baristas at Tommy’s Cafe in Gosford make in one hour? They hope to be put to the test on Saturday, May 18, from 10am. Anyone…
Major sponsor for Coast Shelter Sleepout
Coast Shelter has announced Moov Modular as the major sponsor for the highly anticipated Coast Shelter Sleepout 2024. Moov Modular’s recent alliance with Coast Shelter as a corporate partner highlights…
Madcap comedy sure to please
Ken Ludwig’s hilarious play Moon Over Buffalo is sure to have audiences laughing when it plays at Peninsula Theatre for three weeks from May 17. The zany farce, to be…
Food manufacturing and training hub at Ourimbah
Central Coast Industry Connect Limited is planning to build an $11.6M food manufacturing and training hub in a light industrial area at Ourimbah. The development proposal is for a single…
Urgent call to save bowling club
Vision impaired bowlers and other community groups who regularly use the facilities at Gosford Bowling Club will be severely disadvantaged if Central Coast Council reclassifies the site it sits on…
Group home at Mardi
Central Coast Council is assessing a development proposal to change a Mardi home into a permanent group home for four socially disadvantaged people or those with a disability. There will…
Tesch welcomes new legislation on knife control
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the NSW Government’s package of reforms to target possession of knives, particularly among young people, reduce knife crime and boost community safety. Tesch…
Council’s DA approvals still lagging
Central Coast Council’s planning department still runs behind the state average in the time it takes to deal with development applications (DAs) despite a flying squad from the State assisting…
Albert turns one and moves out of home
A momentous, yet bittersweet, occasion rolled around at the Australian Reptile Park recently when Albert, the tiniest koala joey ever hand-raised in the history of the Park, celebrated his first…