Amber’s sweet romance series is a fiction jewel
Ex-patriot Coastie Amber Jakeman has been writing up a storm during lockdown and has just published the third book in her series House of Jewels. Jakeman, who worked as a…
Out & About
Team will cycle three suburbs in a day
Residents of Terrigal, Avoca and North Avoca should be on the lookout for six cyclists streaking past their homes on Sunday, September 26, as six Central Coast riders undertake their…
Tiny library comes to Ettalong
A new ‘tiny library’ is set to be erected on the streets of Ettalong to give locals easier access to their next read. The library will be located on the…
Village challenge raises $16,500
A community walk challenge held at Pearl Beach in early September has raised over $16,000 to help maintain the upkeep and renovations of the community’s Memorial Hall. The three-day challenge,…
Change is here and her name is…
As nominations for the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards close this Friday, CCN has taken a look back on one of the finalists of the 2020 award –…
Red water from roof cleaning
The mystery of the source of red discoloured water at Lakedge Ave, Berkeley Vale has been solved. Early last week, September 6 and 7, residents started to notice red water…
Ten swooping locations listed in the north
The onset of Spring not only means the weather is getting warmer and flowers are blooming – it also signals the start of swooping season. Native birds such as magpies,…
Celebrating local growers online
Central Coast Council has partnered with Grow It Local to get Coasties excited about growing and sourcing produce locally to reduce food waste. Grow It Local is a grassroots initiative…
Apache aids arrest without incident
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol, with the assistance of police dog Apache, arrested a 26-year-old Gorokan man who was involved in a police pursuit. At about 10:30pm on Sunday,…
Back to the beach
Central Coast volunteer surf lifesavers raised their iconic red and yellow flags at Toowoon Bay on Monday to signify the start of the season this Saturday, September 18. The 15…
Winterbourne’s James Draper and Jordan Brady – AMPED culture interviews
I’m with James Draper and Jordan Brady from the band Winterbourne. Obviously gigs, tours and everything in between are all on hold till the foreseeable future, but we’re here to…
Down in the Garden: How to Grow Terrific Tomatoes
Growing tomatoes is easy, even by the Coast. Sure, they can have their fair share of challenges but overall, they are one of the easiest and most rewarding of crops….
Jazz, food and wine events pushed to new year
The Pearl Beach Progress Association has postponed a number of events due to the extension of the COVID lockdown. Pearl Beach Jazz in the Arboretum – a joint venture from…
Book Review – False Witness
Author: Karin Slaughter – Publisher: Harper Collins – Callie is fourteen and babysits for Trevor since Trevor’s parents, Buddy and Linda, are busy working. Callie’s older sister, Leigh, previously babysat…
Kwong wins National Biography Award for One Bright Moon
Patients of Wyoming-based doctor Andrew Kwong might be surprised to know he is also an award-winning author. Andrew Kwong Kwong, of Wamberal, has won the 2021 National Biography Award for…
Coastal Twist blasts into 2022
Organisers of the Coastal Twist Festival have plotted their path out of the pandemic and have a new plan to host the annual festival. The festival, which was originally scheduled…
CWA needs $600 to secure its flags and rigging
UPDATE: After this article featured in the Pelican Post an anonymous donor has given funds to replace the flag. The Country Women’s Association Woy Woy branch has put the call…
Bouddi upgrades ready to explore
The third stage of a $1.4M project to upgrade Bouddi Coastal Walk has been completed and the new section of track between Gerrin Point and Maitland Bay is now open…
Father John retires after 44 years with ambulance service
Former Bateau Bay paramedic and chaplain for NSW Ambulance, John Sillince, who became known as Father John, retired on August 22 after a 44-year career helping people in their hour…
Firefighter honoured for distinguished service
Member of The Entrance Fire and Rescue NSW, Chris Towe, has been recognised in the Commissioner’s Orders for his service during the 2019-2020 bushfire emergency. The 26-year-old from Long Jetty…