The Mariners have done us proud
After Saturday night’s FFA Cup Final loss to Melbourne Victory, the Central Coast Mariners fans can confidently say they have the second-best football team in Australia and that’s no small…
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Three Great Southern Night gigs on the Peninsula this autumn
Great Southern Nights is headed for the Peninsula again with two dates confirmed for the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus this autumn, along with a headlining gig for one local artist….
Over 600 participate in Bouddi Coastal Trail run
Hundreds of runners lined up at a wet and windy Killcare Beach on Saturday, February 5, to participate in the annual Bouddi Coastal Trail Run. A 21km, 14km and a…
Government puts heritage-listed Dooralong School under the hammer in online only auction
A real estate sales listing has confirmed that the State government has put the former Dooralong Public School site, which has been left abandoned since closure in 2011, under the hammer.
Change of stadium management could kickstart Gosford waterfront revitalisation
Negotiations are underway for the management of Central Coast Stadium to be handed over to VenuesLive in what Council CEO David Farmer said could be the kickstart needed for the…
Kayak challenge to precede memorial service
Planning is already underway for an Operations Jaywick and Rimau memorial service to be conducted at Point Clare on Sunday, October 3, with expressions of interest being sought for a…
Aged care provider says Nurse Practitioners are the future
Nurse practitioners are needed to help stem the “aged care GP crisis” on the Peninsula according to local aged care provider Peninsula Villages. Peninsula Villages is one of only a…
Youth community safety discussions ongoing
Representatives and leaders of local community groups and organisations met to discuss youth community safety on February 2 at Jasmine Greens in the Peninsula Recreation Precinct. State Member for Gosford…
ING moves offices to new Wyong hub ahead of staff recruitment
ING is moving its Coast offices out of Tuggerah to a new purpose-built hub in Wyong, while it seeks to recruit a further 50 people to its 400-strong workforce.
Council looking for people to help shape strategic plan
Central Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) Community Reference Group. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the CSP represented the…
Plan to grow airport at Warnervale
A majority (75 per cent) of 602 residents who were surveyed in October and November 2021 supported the further development of Warnervale Airport – once they were given some detail…
Rail disruptions likely until February 21
Central Coast rail commuters could experience disruptions over the next two weeks as workers ban overtime days across the network and talks with Sydney and NSW Trains stalling. The Rail,…
Wyong Drama Group readies performances for 70th anniversary celebrations
Wyong Drama Group will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a schedule of performances throughout the year that will each open with a special gala night. The first show this year,…
Women in Dobell can’t afford medicine
A third of women living in the seat of Dobell struggle to afford prescription medicines, according to a survey by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
North Shelly boardriders win big
North Shelly Boardriders were the proud prize winners at the Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final in Newcastle last weekend.
Have your say on new-look dam picnic area
Residents have been invited to share their values, stories and aspirations associated with the Mangrove Creek Dam picnic area, lookout and surrounds to influence the design of a new Visitor…
4,017 local COVID cases and seven deaths for February so far
Central Coast Newspapers publishes rolling daily COVID case and mortality numbers each day. Here are the figures for February, as of the 8th of Feb, 2022. Sum of local reported…
Tech glitches on Service NSW app frustrate parents on voucher roll-out day
Parents eager to access the $250-worth of vouchers made available by the NSW government this morning have run into technical issues.
Controversial result at junior speedway event at Somersby
Bathurst rider Noah Grabham took top honours at the M & K Eklund Transport New South Wales Under 16 Speedway Championship held at the Central Coast Junior Motor Cycle Club…
Two first-grade games washed out at weekend
CRICKET Kincumber Avoca and The Entrance scored the only wins in the Central Coast Cricket Association (CCCA) Men’s First Grade competition on February 5 and 6, as heavy rains saw…