Music icon Larry Page dies
Central Coast resident and pop legend Larry Page passed away on Thursday, April 18, at his Avoca home at the age of 86. Page was one of the key figures…
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Killarney Vale family set to cycle
A Central Coast family living with disability can now experience the joys of cycling together thanks to Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation and Freedom Solutions. Killarney Vale mum, Meika Standish, said…
Mariners women dominant but denied in frustrating semi-final
Sydney FC narrowly pipped the Central Coast Mariners women 1-0 in the first leg of the Liberty A-League semi-final at Gosford’s Industree Group Stadium on Sunday afternoon, April 21. In…
Call to fix Rawson Rd railway crossing
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has ramped up calls for work to be done on the Rawson Rd railway crossing following an incident on Friday, April 19. A commuter train…
Fate of airport to be decided by new councillors
The next crop of councillors – to be elected this coming September – will have the responsibility of deciding the future of Central Coast Airport at Warnervale. A report summarising…
More cost-of-living forums on the way
A series of cost-of-living forums is being planned across the region following the success of the recent forum held at Narara. More than 50 people attended the forum, which was…
Little Pattie fundraising concert showcases ’60s singing icons
Australian singing icon Little Pattie travelled to the Central Coast recently to meet with Crestani Cancer Foundation volunteers and support their fundraising efforts. Pattie had a very busy day, first…
Rates set to rise by 4.8 per cent
Central Coast Council’s draft operational plan for next financial year shows rates are set to increase by 4.8 per cent, bringing in an extra $39.6M to the Council while employee…
Young performers shine in new production of Cats
Central Coast Music Factory, the ultimate training ground for young performers, presents it first musical for 2024 this April, Cats: The Young Performers Edition. The Young Performers Edition of the…
Taylor Martin expelled from NSW Liberal Party over inappropriate texts during breakup
In a move aimed at upholding the integrity of elected officials, the NSW Liberal Party has expelled Upper House MP Taylor Martin following a probe into inappropriate text messages sent…
High rise apartments a bad idea for Woy Woy
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has shared her jubilation over the recent decision to cram high-rise apartments in Woy Woy near the station, aligned with the NSW Government’s housing plan….
Super battery construction well underway
The first shipment of battery units for the Waratah Super Battery have arrived in Australia and are being shipped from the Port of Newcastle to the construction site at the…
Hibiscus Carnival huge success for Bateau Bay Bowls Club
The annual prestigious Bateau Bay Bowls Hibiscus Carnival held over four days starting on Tuesday, April 9 attracted hundreds of players from all over the Central Coast, Sydney, Newcastle and…
Crouch calls for Wyong palliative care funding
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch ramped up calls for the State Government to confirm funding for a palliative care unit at Wyong Hospital, as the Gosford unit celebrated its third…
Delta pleads not guilty to causing mass fish kill
The operator of Vales Point Power Station, Delta Electricity, pleaded not guilty in court on Friday, April 19, over a distressing mass fish kill incident at Mannering Park in 2022. …
Laughs galore at Sink or Swim
The Link and Pin at Woy Woy is the place to be on Thursday, May 2, if you’re after a good laugh. The monthly Sink or Swim showcase will feature…
Recognised for 50 years’ service as JP
Volunteer with Gosford State Emergency Service, Gerard Price, has been recognised for his 50 years’ service as a Justice of the Peace at a special ceremony at NSW Parliament House….
Train hits car at Woy Woy crossing
A commuter train collided with a car at a railway crossing in Woy Woy on Friday evening, April 19, at approximately 6pm. Miraculously, there were no injuries reported. The car’s…
Alarm over dead wildlife near new Magenta pathway
A long-time Central Coast resident has raised the alarm about the “unnecessary” killing of wildlife during the construction of the pathway along Wilfred Barrett Dr at Magenta. Joseph Gauci, 50,…
Treatment plant upgrade to begin soon
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is gearing up to commence the $82.5M major upgrade of Mardi Water Treatment Plant to ensure the security of the region’s water supply, now…