Facelift for Tascott playground
Central Coast Council is set to receive $50,000 towards the upgrade and renewal of Murrumbooee Place Playground in Tascott thanks to the NSW Government’s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program….
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Night of Fringe theatre at Laycock Street
Laycock Street Community Theatre will present a Night of Fringe on September 6, with a double bill comprising Plenty of Fish in the Sea and Oyster Boy. This fun, inventive,…
Brooks opposes prolonging temporary rate increase
Kevin Brooks, leader of the Ratepayers’ Choice group of Independents set to run for the Gosford West ward at the September 14 election, is opposed to Council plans to make…
Pay rise for early childhood workers
Member for Dobell Emma McBride has welcomed news that the Federal Government will fund a 15 per cent wage increase for early childhood education and care workers. “Every day parents…
Learner rider booked for dangerous speeding
Two motorcyclists – one a learner and the other a P-plater – will face Gosford Local Court later this month on charges of driving at speed dangerous to the public….
Mamma Mia singalong
Get ready to sing your heart out when Pearl Social Reels hosts its premier event on September 14: a Singalong Movie Night featuring the ever-popular Mamma Mia the Movie. To…
Candidate calls for litter bins at bus shelters
Community activist Joy Cooper is calling for litter bins at all bus shelters on the Central Coast. Cooper said the move would be a simple yet effective solution to the…
Spruce-up for Marine Rescue Toukley base
Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue NSW volunteers gathered at the Toukley base recently to accept a $20,566 Community Building Partnership cheque from Minister for Central Coast and Member for Wyong David…
Zoo comes to Red Tree Theatre
Don’t miss Zoo by Lily Bevan when it plays for a short season at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre from September 4-8. A Miami zoo curator befriends a British bat enthusiast…
Car and dog wash coming to Tuggerah
A new 24/7 car and dog wash is set to be established along Tuggerah Straight in front of BCF at 158 Pacific Hwy. Central Coast Council is considering the proposal…
Lily Pond exibition set to flow
The Lily Pond Flow Exhibition by local oil painter Cheryl Willcox will return to Gosford Regional Gallery following a successful showing in Newcastle. The collection combines the serene beauty of…
Pocket pals bound for South Pacific
Woy Woy CWA members have been busy knitting friendship Pocket Pals which are bound for the South Pacific. They will be a cute addition to conference bags being handed out…
Coast artists feature in outdoor sculpture exhibition
Eleven Central Coast artists will have their works featured at this year’s Sculptures in the Garden exhibition, to be held in Mudgee from October 12-27. Regional Australia’s premier outdoor art…
Learning first-hand the trauma of a trip to emergency department
Students from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus recently experienced first-hand the journey of a patient rushed to hospital for life-saving treatment. While an actor played the patient and…
Men’s shed looking for members
Terrigal Community Men’s Shed has been offering a safe welcoming space where men can meet, pursue their hobbies, chat and generally socialise for more than 18 years. With about 24…
School reunion for Class of ’64
Gosford High School’s Class of ’64 will hold a 60th anniversary reunion dinner on September 7. It’s been 60 years since they were last at school together studying for their…
Harp recital with a difference
World-renowned harpist Alice Giles is coming to Pearl Beach to share a different kind of concert. Listening with the Body: A Harp Journey is part classical harp recital and part…
Toowoon Bay surf club celebrates 70 years
Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club is gearing up to celebrate its 70th anniversary this season, with two exciting events lined up to mark the milestone. It was during the…
Council finances look good as administration ends
Central Coast Council says it is ending its four years under administration in a strong financial position, with a reduction in debt of $150M. Council’s debt at the commencement of…
Learn the wonders of the Los Cedros Reserve
Narara Ecovillage Education is presenting Dracula Orchids, Mushroom Mimicry and Other Wonders of the Los Cedros Reserve, an evening with Professor Emerita Bitty Roy, University of Oregon, at Narara Ecovillage…