Body of boy found at North Avoca
A body, believed to be that of a boy missing in the water off North Avoca beach, was located on December 27. At about 3pm on Tuesday, December 24, emergency…
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Sexual touching charges laid
A psychiatrist has been charged with the alleged sexual touching of a patient on the Central Coast earlier this year. Officers from Brisbane Waters Police District commenced an investigation after…
Young Matilda Greta Kraszula joins the Mariners
The newest signing for the Central Coast Mariners’ women’s team is former Young Matilda Greta Kraszula. Arriving on the Central Coast after an almost four-year stint in the American College…
All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
BOOK REVIEW Every so often you are recommended a book and the cynic in you thinks – really, is it that good? I did think that then berated myself after…
Sustainability pledge by Council doesn’t ring true
Central Coast Council’s plan to demolish the Gosford Library building and replace it with a water feature and green space is presented as a commitment to sustainability. However, this proposal…
Community grants will help enhance Central Coast
Central Coast Council has awarded funding to 42 local community groups, non-profit organisations and businesses through the annual Community Grants Program to support projects that positively impact the Central Coast…
Art exhibition at Heatherbrae Pies
Central Coast Artist Ingeborg Stiefel is the featured artist at the Summer exhibition at Heatherbrae Pies at Ourimbah. Stiefel has been living on the Central Coast for 25 years. She…
Search for missing teen scaled back
The search for a teenage boy last seen in the water off North Avoca beach on Christmas Eve will now enter a recovery stage. At about 3pm on Tuesday, December…
TAFE students set for further study
As school leavers across the state received their HSC results last week, 50 TAFE NSW graduates were celebrating their success in a university preparation course that provides access to universities…
Street upgrade a win for community
Member for The Entrance David Mehan says the completion of drainage and resurfacing works along Waratah St, Bateau Bay, marks a significant win for the local community. Mehan previously called…
Sanitarium backs Coast Shelter at Christmas
Central Coast not-for-profit Coast Shelter has been given a helping hand to support their refuge clients, with Sanitarium staff at Berkeley Vale factory and offices donating, from their own pockets,…
Amelia shines in HSC despite hearing impairment
As Central Coast students received their HSC results, Henry Kendall High School celebrates the remarkable achievements of Year 12 graduate Amelia Stevens, who has excelled both academically and as a…
First Christmas for baby animals
As Santa makes his way down under this Christmas Eve, baby animals at the Australian Reptile Park are incredibly excited. In an adorable video released by the wildlife park, this…
The Women by Kristin Hannah
BOOK REVIEW I highly recommend keeping some napkins, handkerchiefs or tissues close by, as you will need them while reading this book. Another word of caution; do not plan anything…
Beerfarm brewery set for Glenworth Valley
West Australian brewery Beerfarm has been a huge success in the Margaret River area – and now has plans to open a second venue at Glenworth Valley. Founder Ian Atkins…
The Spirit of Christmas on the Coast
EDITORIAL – As the year draws to a close and the festive season envelops us, we are reminded that Christmas is not just a celebration marked by tradition or religion….
Please Santa – we want a roundabout
Residents of the Killcare to Wagstaffe area have become so desperate for a solution to a dangerous intersection they have appealed to the big man in red for support as…
Labor still championing workers says Mehan
I write to respond to assertions made by Mr Horsfall of North Gosford that the Minns Labor Government has betrayed Labor tradition (CCN 469). As Bob Carr, this states longest…
Santa photos a hit at Pearl Beach
The annual Santa Photos at Pearl Beach has come to a close after another hugely successful season. Families, volunteers and talented photographers came together to capture festive memories against the…
Frantastics set for another big year
Members of The Frantastics choir are settling in for the festive season after enjoying a ‘bring-a-plate’ Christmas party and performing a Christmas Flash Mob at Davistown RSL early in December….