Stats are in: Huge turnout enjoys 5Lands Walk
The 2017 5Lands Walk was a heavenly event for many of the more than 20,000 participants, according to organisers. Clear blue skies, crisp, fresh, winter air and a cavalcade of…
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Banjo’s skate park and other upgrades for Terrigal Lagoon Reserve
Central Coast Council is giving the foreshore of Terrigal Lagoon a makeover, opening up more recreational opportunities for the local community. The foreshore is already a popular spot with local…
Oliver Downes from Melbourne to The Rhythm Hut
Melbourne singer songwriter, Mr Oliver Downes, will perform at The Rhythm Hut on July 7. Mr Downes, who is on a NSW/ACT tour, is sharing music from his 2016 debut…
Emma McBride to speak to ABC Friends
Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, will be the guest speaker at the ABC Friends Central Coast meeting on July 6. Ms McBride was elected in 2016 and has previously…
Order of Australia to Peter James for services to Surf Life Saving
Mr Peter James, of Terrigal, has been named in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his services to Surf Life Saving. Mr James has had a long career in…
Gosford Kariong Storm juniors review the first half of their season
The Gosford Kariong Storm junior rugby league teams headed into the long weekend break having done the club proud during the first half of the 2017 season. The Storm’s sole…
Order of Australia to Ross Robinson
Holgate resident, Mr Ross Robinson, has been honoured in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his services to horology. Horology is the study and measurement of time and encompasses…
The Troublesome Priest documentary to appear on ABC TV
Father Rod Bower, Archdeacon of the Central Coast in the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, is the subject of a new documentary called The Troublesome Priest. A synopsis of the new…
Central Coast groups will receive $152,407 in grants
Groups on the Central Coast will receive $152,407 in the latest round of grants announced by Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. In total, the Foundation announced grants of more than $830,000…
Kincumber Rotary holds Pride of Workmanship awards night
The Rotary Club of Kincumber held its vocational Pride of Workmanship awards night at the Davistown RSL on Monday, May 29. Four awards were made, three to individual high achievers,…
Pride of Workmanship Awards presentation held
The Rotary Club of Gosford City recently conducted its Pride of Workmanship Awards presentation program at the Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford. Pride of Workmanship awards were made to outstanding…
Lionel Richie to perform at Central Coast Stadium
Multi-platinum-selling artist, multiple Grammy Award winner and music icon, Lionel Richie, will perform at Central Coast Stadium on October 14, as part of his Australian tour. CEO of Teg Dainty,…
‘Field of Stars’ takes out first prize
Central Coast Council has congratulated Gosford’s Mr David Magro, who took out first place in the 2017 annual Exposure Photographic Prize for his image, ‘Field of Stars’. The winners were…
Tender let for CCTV
New and upgraded CCTV cameras for Terrigal and Copacabana are one step closer thanks to the Coalition’s Safer Streets Programme. The $550,000 commitment made late last year will install nine…
Central Coast Leagues Club undertaking $6.5m renovations
The $6.5m renovations to the Central Coast Leagues Club in Dane Dve, Gosford, are progressing well, according to the club’s marketing manager, Ms Pauline Boyd. “The whole ground floor of…
Panthers too strong for Bombers in Black Diamond Cup
In the Black Diamond Cup, Terrigal Avoca Panthers defeated Killarney Vale Bombers at Adelaide St Oval on Friday May 12, in a match brought forward to allow the Bombers faithful…
Premier League Gosford Derby ends in a draw
Gosford City FC and East Gosford FC played out a two-all draw in round six of the Premier League in a hard fought derby, on Saturday, May 13. Gosford went…
Rock celebrities present Lost Legends Showcase
Colin Burgess, AC/DC’s first drummer, twice voted Best Drummer in Australia and an ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, as well as his brother, Denny Burgess, fellow Masters Apprentices’ member, also…
Kids’ Challenge and Family Ride added to Century Challenge
A Kids’ Challenge bike ride will be run as part of the 2017 Century Challenge Cycle Tour. The Century Challenge is the Rotary Club of Erina and Gosford North’s major…
Small business network to meet at Kincumber
The Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre will be holding its second quarterly networking event for small businesses. It has encouraged local business owners to use the Small Business Network gala to expand…