Theft from Northlakes gaming machine
Police are trying to locate these two men Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District are investigating a theft at Charmhaven and seeking public assistance to identify two men caught on…
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Cabaret and Mother’s Day at Fun Haus
The Fun Haus Factory in Gosford will present the new cabaret Goosy Bumps on Friday, May 10, with a sensational showcase of genre-bending performances. The evening will be guest hosted…
Nathan’s Aussie to the bone
For 34 years, the Central Coast’s own Nathan Foley has been a major player on the entertainment scene and he will present a special show celebrating Australian music through the…
Coasties benefit from bulk billing incentive
The Central Coast has seen some of the largest increases in bulk billing across Australia since the Federal Government tripled the bulk billing incentive, says Member for Dobell Emma McBride….
Excavator stolen from Tuggerah
An excavator worth about $60,000 was stolen in the dead of night from business premises in Tuggerah. Police say the orange Kubota excavator was loaded onto the back of an…
Health risks from years of neglect over PFAS testing
Long-time community advocate for the environment, Gary Blaschke of Lake Munmorah, says he finds it “totally repulsive, if not criminal”, that the NSW Environment Protection Authority has taken so long…
Council to readjust parking spaces at Saratoga
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says commonsense has prevailed, with Central Coast Council set to adjust eight car spaces at Saratoga shops. Reid raised the red flag following recent changes…
Council to look into zebra crossing for Kariong
Central Coast Council will look into providing a zebra crossing on Langford Dr adjacent Kariong Public School and Kariong Childcare Centre, with community concerns that the existing crossing is not…
It’s time for action on Rawson Rd crossing
The excellent Editorial by David Abrahams in CCN 435 summarises the current drama and history of the fight by the Woy Woy Peninsula community over 26 years, to have a…
Mariners triumph in AFC Cup with Kuol’s late strike
Central Coast Mariners clinched the AFC Cup 2023/24 title by narrowly defeating Lebanon’s Al Ahed FC 1-0 at Sultan Qaboos Sports City on Sunday, courtesy of a late goal from…
SES issues flood warning
As heavy rains continued on the Central Coast, the NSW SES warned on Monday, May 6, of possible flooding on Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake, Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah….
Razorbacks trounce Woy Woy in rugby union
Ourimbah Rugby Park witnessed a one-sided tussle when the Razorbacks accounted for Woy Woy by 85-0 in Round 4 of the Central Coast rugby union competition on May 4. The…
Hundreds rally at Gosford Walk for Women
More than 400 people marched along the Gosford waterfront on Sunday, May 5, calling for government action to tackle the escalating incidence of violence against women. Organised by Member for…
Coast novelist takes a humorous look at the world
Long-time Central Coast resident Jon Blackwell has released his latest novel, Trevor Trumpet, the Peoples Prophet. A previous CEO of the Central Coast Area Health Service, Workcover and, more recently,…
Relive Simon and Garfunkel magic
A tribute show of Simon and Garfunkel’s music, reflecting and defining the mood of the ‘60s, is coming to Laycock St Community Theatre on June 2. Their timeless music, with…
New Wyong location hits the sweet spot for local bakery
Formerly known as Pretty Damn Cute Kustom Cakes, Pretty Sweet Bakes celebrated its grand opening at a new location over the weekend of April 27-28. Owned and operated by Jess…
Remediation works for Settlers Rd at Wisemans Ferry
Additional remediation works at Settlers Rd, Wisemans Ferry, will be done by the current contractor without the extra work going to tender. The works are fully funded under the Commonwealth…
Maidens Brush Reserve upgrade complete
Central Coast Council has completed the upgrade of the playspace at Maidens Brush Reserve, Wyoming. An existing large octagonal swing was retained at the park. The upgrade was achieved with…
Contributions help fund major projects
Central Coast Council’s draft Central Coast Section 7.12 Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2023 is now on public exhibition until Monday, May 27. The plan levies contributions from developers to fund…
Shakespeare classic coming to Art House
Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is reawakened in a breathless new production from Bell Shakespeare at The Art House on June 4. It’s a decadently chaotic drama with…