Resurfacing work at Kangy Angy
There will be changed overnight traffic conditions from Friday, June 21, on the M1 Pacific Motorway to carry out asphalt resurfacing work between Wyong Rd and Old Tuggerah Rd, Kangy…
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Historic Wagstaff hall kitchen gets a facelift
Historic Wagstaff Hall’s kitchen is about to get a much-need facelift thanks to a $25,000 grant via the Government’s Community Building Partnership program. Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch congratulated the…
Mixed reaction to State Budget
The State Budget, handed down on June 18, has met a mixed reception on the Central Coast, with Labor MPs saying it lays the groundwork for a brighter future for…
Welcome to Toukley’s new centre
The good people at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre will throw open their doors on Friday, June 28, to welcome the community to their new location. It will be an ideal opportunity…
SOS addresses government inquiry on Wamberal seawall
Wamberal Beach Save our Sand (SOS) community group has pointed out a discrepancy in Central Coast Council’s support of a seawall at Wamberal to a parliamentary inquiry. SOS representatives Mark…
Rodeo protest held in Gosford
The Animal Justice Party led a peaceful protest against the rodeo held in Gosford on Saturday, June 8, branding the event as “nothing more than ritualised cruelty”. Event organisers say…
Huge haul at Avoca Beach clean-up
A lively group of volunteers removed 11.5kg of rubbish from Avoca Beach on June 8, during a community clean-up organised by Plastic Free Avoca Beach for World Clean Up Day….
Grant extension for Terrigal surf club
Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club has been granted an urgent grant extension to complete important renovation works, following fears the $500,000 in funding originally granted would be lost. Member for…
50,000 attend Harvest Festival
The annual Harvest Festival attracted more than 50,000 visitors and injected millions of dollars into the local economy over the recent long weekend. Over two days, the festival provided more…
5 Lands Walk returns this weekend
Participants in this year’s 5 Lands Walk, on Saturday, June 22, are likely to spot some whales along the route, with an abundance of the animals heading north to the…
Quick thinking saves former politician from drowning
Former lifesaver Josh Roden was coming in from a surf at the southern end of Spoon Bay on June 8 when he spotted a swimmer in trouble at the northern…
Learner driver in police pursuit
A male learner driver will face children’s court after a police pursuit across the Central Coast on Friday, June 14. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District were patrolling around…
Garage sale a monster success
The second annual Pearl Beach Monster Garage Sale was a resounding success on the long weekend, raising more than $4,000 for maintenance of the memorial hall. For many years the…
Meet Hopscotch the latest addition to Reptile Park
Another bundle of joy has become the latest addition to the Australian Reptile Park’s growing family of new arrivals. An adorable Eastern grey kangaroo joey, fittingly named Hopscotch, has been…
Importance of candidate forums for upcoming council elections
Editorial The upcoming September Council Elections on the Central Coast mark a significant moment for our community. After many years under administration forced by the State Government, this election presents…
A new look for the Old Pub – closed for renovations
The Woy Woy Hotel, affectionately known as the Old Pub, is set for a major facelift and will be closed from Wednesday, June19, for three-four months while renovations take place….
Support for informal emergency volunteers
Spontaneous volunteers on the Central Coast who turn up to help in times of crisis will be better trained, equipped and co-ordinated through a new $5M grants program funding councils,…
No interest loans for essential goods and services
Low-income families and individuals on the Central Coast may be eligible to apply for no interest loans of up to $2,000 for essential goods and services through the St Vincent…
Conservation plan for memorial park
Gosford Memorial Park is set to receive $10,000 for the preparation of a Conservation Management Plan. It is one of 19 recipients across the state to receive a grant from…
Awards for Marine Rescue volunteers
Marine Rescue Central Coast marked 135 years of service and the significant contributions members have made to the unit and the organisation during its annual awards presentation evening on June…