Dianne Greening The Entrance Senior of the Year
Local community champion Dianne Greening has been recognised as The Entrance Senior of the Year for 2025 in honour of her outstanding dedication to volunteer service. Greening has been a…
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Changed traffic conditions Wyoming, Lisarow and Wadalba
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from next week on the Pacific Hwy for maintenance to be carried out between Wyoming and Lisarow, and at Wadalba. Only one…
Liam’s brave act in saving two lives recognised
Liam Brian of Charmhaven was just 18, when he saved the lives of two men caught in a rip off Catherine Hill Bay Beach. While it was some time ago…
Meeting Wednesday night on how to address climate change
The date of the Federal election may not have been announced yet, but Climate Future is calling the community together to discuss the biggest elephant in the room – the…
Fined over asbestos disposal
A waste operator who operated an unlicensed facility at Wyong has been fined $90,000 over asbestos waste disposal. Adam O’Brien was the sole director of Rubbish King Pty Ltd which…
Rob Carlton brings award-winning show to Fun Haus
This Friday night, March 21, Gosford’s Fun Haus Factory will present the five-star Adelaide Fringe smash hit, Willing Participant, for one night only. Starring and created by Logie-winning actor and…
Both major parties pledge Terrigal Dr upgrade
The pledging war between the major parties continued this week, with the Liberal Party promising $112.5M for a major upgrade of Terrigal Dr if elected and Labor announcing there will…
Chamber backs police on crime initiatives
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has reaffirmed its confidence in the NSW Police Force following recent meetings with Brisbane Water Police Commander Darryl Jobson to discuss incidences of youth crime…
New group opposes Kincumber development plan
A new community campaign to save wetlands at Kincumber has seen more than 500 people register to join via Facebook in just a few days. The Save Kincumber Wetlands campaign…
Federal election 2025: I’ll see you, and raise you
The latest polls suggest it was a good week for Labor. Or was it? The latest AFR/Freshwater poll this week indicated the ALP would win 71 seats if the election…
Central Coast commuters fed up with transport woes
EDITORIAL Another chaotic day on the Sydney rail network occurred on Friday, March 14, leaving tens of thousands of commuters delayed or stranded, exposing the fragility of the system and…
Funding to make places of worship safer
Central Coast Community Seventh-day Adventist Church (C4) in Wyong will benefit from the NSW Government’s $5M contribution to improve safety at places of worship. Announced as part of the Government’s…
Get on your bikes and ride to school
Schools and families on the Central Coast are being encouraged to take part in National Ride2School Day this Friday, March 21. The day aims to help students, teachers, parents and…
Scammers asking for Shirley Shuttle donations
If a young couple knocks on your door asking for money for Shirley Shuttle Incorporated, don’t be fooled. The charity, which is its 17th year of transporting cancer patients to…
Shark nets to come down a month early
Shark nets at 11 patrolled beaches on the Central Coast will be removed on March 31, one month earlier than in previous years. The change, directed by the NSW Government,…
Heartdancers founder recognised by Premier
Colombian-born artist Sandra Morales, who runs Heartdancers on the Central Coast, has won the 2025 Arts and Culture Medal at this year’s Premier’s Harmony Dinner, held on Wednesday, March 12….
Flying start to the year
Doyalson Girls Squadron of the Australian Air League had a flying start to 2025. Cadets Olivia Murray and Diana Paterson have progressed in their flying careers at the NSW Flying…
Seeing Eye Dogs roadshow comes to Gosford
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs will bring its expert staff and dogs in training to Gosford on March 24 to help people who are blind or have low vision learn…
Encouraging women to keep marching forward
With five events spanning five days in recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD), the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) is giving all women and girls a reason to…
Women’s Shed celebrates one year anniversary
Women gathered to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Central Coast Women’s Shed on International Women’s Day. Member for Dobell Emma McBride addressed the celebration, congratulating the Shed on the…