Julian Richards to run as Independent
Julian Richards will run as an unaligned independent candidate for the Gosford West ward in the Central Coast Council election on September 14. He and his wife have lived at…
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Earthquake felt across the Central Coast
Geoscience Australia has reported that Denman, near Muswellbrook, was the location of a significant quake that was felt across many parts of the Central Coast at 12:02 pm on Friday, August…
Rare chameleons now call Australian Reptile Park home
The Australian Reptile Park is thrilled to announce the arrival of a rare and fascinating breeding pair of Veiled Chameleons, marking a significant addition to the park’s renowned reptile collection….
Community groups meet the candidates
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Meeting to oppose Kariong development
Concerned community groups and Traditional Bloodline Custodians will join forces at a town hall style meeting to discuss a controversial development proposal for Kariong on Friday, August 23. The meeting…
Don’t miss Appointment with Death
Don’t miss your Appointment with Death at Red Tree Theatre from August 23. Wyong Drama Group’s August production will have you asking whodunnit as Agatha Christie’s artful murder mystery unfolds….
New pool for Canton Beach
Canton Beach Holiday Park will get a new swimming pool area to add to its multitude of recreational campground activities. It’s one of four holiday parks owned by Central Coast…
Ward is on the wanted list
Tuggerah Lakes Police are seeking information to locate Montgomery Ward, who is wanted on arrest warrants issued by Wyong Local Court for assault related offences. Ward is described as 30…
Delivering a service for Indigenous Coasties
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty and Member for Wyong David Harris has announced a $225,000 grant to support an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation to deliver services for Aboriginal and Torres…
Ceramic sculptures on show
If you haven’t visited the Piano Palace and Pink Onion Sculpture Garden at Pearl Beach, September 7-8 could be your opportunity. Over two days, the Unreal Flowers exhibition of ceramic…
Council needs to be proactive
Central Coast Council fails to enforce (fine) and/or act on complaints. From illegal parking to rubbish on the kerb side, dogs off leads, illegal building works etc, the Council takes…
Local Heroes finalists announced
The finalists of the 2024 Westfield Local Heroes program have been announced, with three worthy recipients shortlisted for Westfield Tuggerah. Czelaw Lawicki of the Disabled Surfers Association Central Coast has…
Labor team ready to stand
Former Federal MP and Senator Belinda Neal will lead a 15-person ticket for the Labor Party in the September 14 Central Coast Council election. Neal was a NSW senator from…
Get set to Rock the Farm
After an 18-month hiatus, Rock The Farm will return for its second annual concert at Kulnura in September. This year will feature legendary performances by Daryl Braithwaite, Boom Crash Opera…
Open bowls carnival a success despite rain
Lawn bowlers from across the Central Coast did not allow a bit of wet weather to dampen their spirits as they participated in The Hali Open Bowls Carnival recently. Halekulani…
Aged care workers to take industrial action
Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) have voted overwhelmingly (92 per cent) in favour of taking protected industrial action against Opal HealthCare over its “unacceptable pay and…
Ex-banker set to run for Council
Rosemary de Lambert will stand as an Independent for the Gosford East ward in the September 14 Central Coast Council election. The Hardys Bay resident said she has had 20…
Sarah Ryan to contest Council election for AJP
Sarah Ryan will head a three-person ticket for the Animal Justice Party (AJP) in The Entrance ward at the September 14 Council election. “Seven years ago, I made the move…
Gomez to stay for two more seasons
Australian U23s representative Isabel Gomez has signed a two-season contract extension with the Central Coast Mariners, keeping the 22-year-old on the Coast until the end of the 2025/26 season. Gomez…
Award for marine conservation group
Terrigal-based marine conservation group Friends of Kurrawyba has won a Blue World Valerie Taylor 2024 Ocean Prize. Group spokesperson Izabela Sajdok said she and other members accepted the prize at…