Pooch with a social conscience
Recently I was sitting in our car with my husband having a coffee when we noticed a dog doing a poo on the grass beside Wagstaffe waterfront. His master cycled…
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Independent Sandra Harris runs for Budgewoi
Sandra Harris will run as an Independent in the Budgewoi ward in the September 14 Council election. The 46-year-old mum has lived on the Coast for 45 of her 46…
Digital upgrade for Gosford TAFE
Gosford TAFE will receive a $569,000 digital and WiFi upgrade as one of 68 TAFE NSW campuses to share a funding boost of $74M over two years to improve digital…
Jive dancing helps decorate hospital children’s ward
When a small group of dancers from Central Coast Modern Jive Dance took over hiring the auditorium at Club Wyong for dance classes, it was decided they would ask the…
Coastie takes part in World Monologue Games
The World Monologue Games, a premier event for monologue performers, is set to return for its eagerly awaited fifth season with Central Coast actor Jean-Pierre Yerma to be featured. The…
Strategy to promote active lifestyles
Central Coast Council has developed a draft Central Coast Open Space Strategy, which is on public exhibition for community feedback until September 20. Council Director of Community and Recreation Services…
Hopes for rejuvenated Old Sydney Town on the rise
Hopes for a rejuvenated Old Sydney Town have taken an upward turn after members from the community group Bring Back Old Sydney Town (BBOST) met with the site’s owners on…
Libs will focus on getting back to basics
The NSW Liberal Party says its candidates in the September 14 election include experienced professionals committed to fighting for a back-to-basics approach to help get the Central Coast back on…
Flamenco spectacular comes to Coast
Featuring nationally acclaimed dancers and musicians, the flamenco spectacular Circe’s Chords will premiere on the Central Coast on September 14 after a string of sold-out Sydney shows. Presented by Chachy…
Shaping how Council engages with community
Central Coast Council is inviting the community to help shape how it engages with residents on future decisions. A draft Community Engagement Strategy, including the Community Participation Plan, is now…
Women bowlers converge on Bateau Bay for triples comp
Women’s bowls teams from all over the Central Coast and as far away as Windsor converged on Bateau Bay Bowling Club on Monday, August 19, to compete in Creighton’s Triples…
Lily all set for Japan study tour
When 20 students from across NSW head off to Japan on a special scholarship in September, Henry Kendall High School student Lily Arendse will be among them. Lily will travel…
Touching film on plight of koalas
A new feature film calling on developers to follow the recommendations of the Chief Scientist in regard to koala populations will be shown at Avoca Beach Theatre on Monday, September…
Fibre broadband available for thousands of Coasties
More than 20,000 households and businesses on the Central Coast can take advantage of the benefits of fibre broadband thanks to significant National Broadband Network upgrades delivered by the Federal…
Alone Australia winner launches memoir at The Art House
Inaugural winner of the survival reality television competition Alone Australia, Gina Chick, will launch her memoir We Are the Stars at The Art House Wyong on October 4. The event…
Former mayor Doug Eaton runs as Independent
Former Wyong mayor Doug Eaton will contest the September 14 Council election as an Independent Liberal in the Budgewoi ward. Eaton is president of the Warnervale branch of the Liberal…
Children will be in awe of Art House production of Beetle
Look on in awe when The Art House Wyong presents Beetle by Legs on the Wall on September 13 and 14 when the studio will be transformed into an Australian…
Council election draws unprecedented interest
Murmurs of democracy faltering have entered the popular discussion of late, with authoritarian alternatives in full bloom in other parts of the world. However, the Central Coast demonstrates very clearly…
Local government committee urges No vote
The Central Coast Local Government Committee is supporting a No vote in the September 14 referendum. To be held in conjunction with the Central Coast Council election, the referendum will…
Vote yes in referendum
As a former mayor of Gosford, I will be voting for the reduced number of councillors, namely nine, at the referendum on September 14 at the local government election. Those…