Parents reeling at long day care closure
Parents are reeling following the sudden closure of Coast Community Connections’ long day care service for preschool children at Woy Woy. Spokesperson Ivona Rose said parents were advised on Friday…
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Brightest young maths minds come together
The brightest young minds from across the Central Coast came together recently as winners were announced in the 2024 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. Challenging students to solve 35…
Boat fire at Crangan Bay
Even with a fast response from the Wallarah Rural Fire Brigade, the owner of a boat on fire near Gwandalan/Summerland Point will not be on the water again anytime soon….
Rally to resolve “failed” community transport service
Dozens of former drivers and clients of Community Transport Central Coast (CTCC) rallied in Wyong last Thursday, October 17, to demand the NSW Government immediately intervene to resolve the failure…
Caring for families living below poverty line
October 14 marked the start of Poverty Week, an awareness campaign running each year to end child poverty. Central Coast children’s charity, We Care Connect, has chosen to take direct…
Cookoff delivers 10,000 meals for needy
A hundred volunteers from Dolmio, Sodexo and Coast Shelter slaved away to provide 10,000 nutritious meals for those in need during the Great Dolmio Cookoff from October 14-17. The event…
The Glen celebrates 30 years of helping those in need
More than 800 people gathered at Chittaway recently to celebrate the 30th birthday of The Glen, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for Indigenous and non-Indigenous men. Established in 1994…
Traffic improvements for Budgewoi
The State Government is set to invest $6M in improvements to Scenic Dr at Budgewoi and residents are invited to have a say in what should be done. More than…
Gosford Seniors forum on this Tuesday
The Federal Assistant Minister for Women, Social Security, and Ageing, Kate Thwaites, will participate in a seniors forum on Tuesday, October 22 in Gosford. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid…
Workshops to help learners become better drivers
Free workshops for learner drivers will be held at three Central Coast locations during November. The Transport for NSW workshops – Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers – support parents…
Sons of AnaCamry at it again in their shitbox
Peter Bonvino and his brother-in-law Nathan Metcalfe are somewhere between Bendigo and Townsville in their jalopy after leaving on Friday, October 18, for this year’s Shitbox Rally to raise money…
Busy agenda for Copacabana Probus members
Copacabana Probus Club has been growing in popularity since it started six years ago. Following a two-year pause during COVID, the club regrouped and now has 65 members. President Roy…
Giving pre-loved goods a second life
The Garage Sale Trail is set to return over two big weekends in November, offering an opportunity to declutter, discover and save. On November 9-10 and November 16-17 hundreds of…
Cristiano vying to be cocktail king
Cristiano Beretta of Terrigal’s Pocket Bar is one of the top 10 finalists in the prestigious Enter the Dragon 3 Australian cocktail competition. The competition sees the nation’s top bartenders…
Water bombing chopper on standby for bushfire season
A water bombing helicopter based at Central Coast Airport is on standby at Warnervale if the region is threatened by bushfires this Summer. Central Coast Aero Club member and keen…
Man with knife wounds dies at Erina
A critical incident investigation has been declared after a man died at Erina on Thursday, October 17. Police were called at about 3.50pm to Terrigal Dr, Erina, following reports about…
Appeal to protect our water resources ahead of summer
Central Coast Council is once again encouraging the community to get involved in National Water Week 2024, running from October 21 to 27, under the theme Accelerating Action. This year’s…
Tough times for businesses calls for local support
The resignation of Mariners Chairman Richard Peil this week highlights the harsh realities many local businesses face. (See story ) After two-and-a-half years leading the club through its most successful…
Lucky lottery winners on the Coast
For the third time in as many weeks a Coastie has had a big win in the lottery. Earlier a Norah Head man won $100,000, a Kangy Angy man won…
Danger of ‘rat run’ at Lisarow falls on deaf ears
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, along with Lisarow residents, have expressed their disappointment in Central Coast Council, Police, and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) who have not supported their call…