Statewide review of councillor conduct
The aim is to facilitate and support local decision making – says the OLG.
Statewide review of councillor conduct
Door to door fire safety checks
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Central Coast are taking to the streets to educate residents on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from fires in…
Ecovillage on track with lowering emissions
Narara Ecovillage is producing 40 per cent less carbon emissions than the average Central Coast household, with a target of achieving a 75 per cent reduction for 2030. “We still…
Buskers set to bring The Entrance alive
The Central Coast heat of the Australian National Busking Championships 2024 will be held on Sunday, September 29, at Memorial Park, The Entrance, from 10am-2pm with a concert of the…
Knitters square off in charity challenge
Home Instead clients from Newcastle and the Central Coast have squared off against one another this year to make rugs for Elsie’s Project, which supports the palliative care unit at…
Killcare brigade stocks up ahead of bushfire season
Killcare Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade has stocked up on some new equipment ahead of the bushfire season with some help from the Federal Labor Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. Brigade Captain…
Tesch urges Coasties to think about organ donation
With about 1,800 people on Australia’s organ transplant waitlist and 14,000 more on dialysis for kidney failure needing help, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is urging Coasties to consider organ…
Pharmacists to be authorised to treat more conditions
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed news that Coasties will soon able to access treatment for a range of ailments at their local pharmacy. Health Minister Ryan Park announced…
Red Rubies back Pink Bin initiative
The Roving Rubies Red Hatters decided to lend support to Woman Hood’s Pink Bin initiative and managed to fill four pink bins with toiletries for women doing it tough. “We…
Shout out in parliament for rugby program
Terrigal Rugby Club and its Modified Rugby Program has been acknowledged in the Australian Parliament by Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid. The program provides younger rugby players living…
Coastie returns from Canadian firefront
Phillip Shiels of Gosford is still recovering from a six-week deployment to Canada as one of two SES volunteers sent with a NSW firefighting team to help deal with out-of-control…
Pathology supercentre for Tuggerah
Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology has launched a new Supercentre Pathology Collection Centre at Tuggerah Westfield. CEO Dr Jim Newcombe, executive team members and staff celebrated the launch recently by giving…
Early Christmas fun at Camp Breakaway
If you’re looking for a fun night out for the family, make sure you put December 7 in your diary. Camp Breakaway will hold a Twilight Christmas Market from 4pm…
Slalom skateboarders off to Italy
Five Coasties will be in Italy this month, representing Australia in the slalom skateboarding team at the fourth edition of the World Skate Games. To be held from September 6-22,…
Funding boost for Gosford Cubbyhouse
Gosford Cubbyhouse Long Daycare Centre has received $121,500 from the Federal Government’s Community Childcare Fund for capital upgrades and sustainability support. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the support…
Help police with Erina investigation
Police want to identify this man Police attached to Brisbane Water Police District are investigating a theft at Erina on August 23. They are calling for public assistance to identify…
Erina artist a late bloomer
Janice Stark of Erina has always been creative but it wasn’t until later in life that she began perfecting her craft. She has never had professional lessons, but was determined…
All aboard the HMS Pinafore
Come aboard at The Art House and weigh anchor as Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney presents its sparkling new production of HMS Pinafore on September 29. Chock-a-block with humour, romance,…
Residents help set Council priorities for next 10 years
Some residents have come up with key priorities for the region in response to Council management’s recent community engagement program. Undertaken over the past 12 months, results of the program…
Girls Night In cancer fundraiser
Every day, approximately 70 women are diagnosed with some form of cancer. On Saturday, September 14, hundreds of Coasties will come together at Ettalong Diggers for the Cancer Council Carnivale…