Maddison a finalist for Australian of the Year
Central Coast mental health advocate and researcher Maddison O’Gradey-Lee is one of four finalists in the Young Australian of the Year category for this year’s NSW 2025 Australian of the…
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Have your say on Tascott station upgrade
Transport for NSW is carrying out investigations to improve safety and accessibility at Tascott railway station and is looking for community input. The investigations are funded through the Safe Accessible…
Family distraught while search for boy continues
Emergency services, NSW Water Police, Marine Rescue NSW and surf lifesavers were on the water again on the morning of November 4, assisting in the search for a missing young…
Toukley Lions kept on hop during October
October proved another busy month for Toukley Lions Club. Aside from the weekly commitment to the Toukley Markets held each Sunday at Village Green Toukley and two barbecues at Lake…
A glimmer of hope for united local leadership
Editorial – This week’s first ordinary Council meeting offered a cautious sense of optimism for the Central Coast. Newly-elected councillors from Labor, Liberal, Team Central Coast and Independents came together…
Fresh new look on the way for Shelly Beach club
The ageing clubhouse at Shelly Beach Golf Club will be get a facelift with neutral tones, weathered timber, natural stone and native vegetation to complement the location’s coastal character. Alterations…
Eraring battery project powers ahead
The second stage of the large-scale battery on the site of Eraring Power Station is underway. State Member for Lake Macquarie Greg Piper joined Origin CEO Frank Calabria and key…
Reflections on lookout for new board members
The NSW Government is seeking four experienced and dynamic individuals to join the Board of Reflections Holidays which oversees the state’s network of Crown land holiday parks. Reflections Holidays was…
Gosford’s Origami Sound and Light Festival named Best in the State
The Origami “Folding Light and Sound” Festival, hosted in Gosford, has won the 2024 Business NSW Award for the Visitor Economy category, which celebrates innovative projects throughout the state over…
Speed machine breaks two world records
Undergraduate engineering students from Macquarie University who used the runway at Central Coast Airport for speed trials for their entry in the 2024 World Human Powered Speed Challenge at Battle…
Trio awarded prestigious St John Service Medal
The St John Ambulance Service Medal is a tradition dating back more than 140 years with volunteers receiving an award for their years of dedication and service. Three Central Coast…
Changed traffic conditions at Erina
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions this week to carry out essential maintenance work at the intersection of The Entrance Rd and Ernest St at Erina. Transport for…
Happy Halloween!
The animals at the Australian Reptile Park were in fine Halloween spirit this week as they starred in a fun video set in a graveyard to celebrate the spooky holiday…
Upgrades for Pacific Hwy
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from next week on the Pacific Hwy between Wyoming and Kincumber to carry out maintenance work at multiple intersections. The affected area…
Lexi’s Mimmi walks for brain cancer
Central Coast grandmother Melissa Field will make a heartfelt journey to Sydney’s Centennial Park on Sunday, November 3, to take part in the Walk4BrainCancer. She will do the annual fundraiser…
Raising awareness about domestic violence
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) used its recent annual general meeting (AGM) as a platform to raise awareness about the complex issues of domestic, family and sexual…
Terrigal Beach finally achieves a Good rating
After three years of rating as Poor, Terrigal Beach has finally achieved a Good rating in the 2023/2024 State of the Beaches report. The recently released report rated all Central…
Honour for three Coast students
Three Central Coast students have received Youth Community Service Awards from NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC QC, as Patron of The Order of Australia Association NSW Branch. The awards, for…
Woman severely burnt in gas explosion at brewery
Six String Brewing Company at Erina was forced to close after a gas explosion on Monday, October 28. The incident occurred just before midday in the kitchen, causing severe facial…
Call for action on housing delivery
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is pushing for stronger action on housing delivery following the release of Pacific Link Housing’s 2024 report on The State of Affordable Housing on the…