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…
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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…
Changed traffic conditions at Wyong
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from June 13 on the Pacific Hwy to carry out traffic surveys between Johnson Rd, Tuggerah, and Cutler Dr, Wyong, as part…
Homelessness project takes out top honour
Central Coast Council’s project The Rough Story: Three Initiatives to Prevent Homelessness was honoured at the NSW Local Government Professionals Australia Awards held in Sydney recently. The Rough Story was…
Fundraiser for sleepout team
A fundraiser will be held for the team from The Agency ahead of its participation in this year’s Coast Shelter Sleepout. It will take place from 6pm-9pm on Friday, July…
New lease on life for pharmacy wall
The exterior wall of Gorokan Amcal Pharmacy has a whole new look, with the completion of a mural to brighten-up the once shabby façade. In 2023, staff came up with…
Wyong electorate projects secure funding
Ten projects in the Wyong electorate have secured $300,000 in funding through the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership Program. “The State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local…
PM pops in to deliver on infrastructure funding
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was on the Central Coast on Wednesday, June 12, to deliver on the Federal Government’s $2.5M pledge to fund a new building for the Kincumber Roos…
The call goes out to rise to the challenge of being a firefighter
An information session at Doyalson Fire and Rescue NSW station on June 15 will be the chance to explore what it takes to be a permanent full-time, on-call firefighter. Other…
Acclaim for fostering grassroots sport
Wyong Leagues Group has won the Fostering Grassroots Sport category of the 2024 ClubsNSW Clubs and Community Awards. The annual awards, held this year on June 6, recognise outstanding contributions…
Road closures for Bay to Bay running festival
Brisbane Water Dr will be closed between 5am and 1pm on Sunday, June 16, as the annual Bay to Bay running event takes place. Motorists travelling between Gosford and Woy…
Proclaiming 80th anniversary of D-Day
Central Coast Town Crier Stephen Clarke gave a Proclamation announcing the 80th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6 at the Gosford cenotaph. D-Day, on June 6, 1944, marked the beginning…
Red Hatters are partying on
The Roving Rubies Red Hatters are gearing up for their 20th anniversary later this year, with a Roaring 20s themed party set for September 5. “The ladies are planning what…
Lake Haven centre to stop providing mobility scooters
A Gorokan resident is urging fellow shoppers to join her in appealing a decision by Lake Haven Shopping Centre to discontinue its mobility scooter service from July 1 due to…
Musical local fundraiser with real soul
A Central Coast music group has raised $3,000 for local charity Coast Shelter. Soul on the Central Coast is a group of local music enthusiasts who have a passion for…