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…
Erina artist a late bloomer
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…
Reaching their Max Potential
The Gosford RSL Max Potential 2024 Program wrapped up its 17th with a vibrant Celebration event recently. Sponsored by Gosford RSL Club and other local businesses, the program celebrated the…
Proactive law enforcement required
I could not agree more with Glen Hughes (CCN 452) that Council needs to be proactive. Proactive and reactive are terms used in (or used to be) by government-employed law…
Phoenix Collective bound for Kincumber
The music of Schubert and Shostakovich is used to represent contrasting social commentary from various historical perspectives in the latest concert offering from the Phoenix Collective. The string quartet it…
Kids get active and eat better just for fun
A free and fun after-school program to help children be more active and eat healthier will return at three locations across the Central Coast next school term. Go4Fun will run…
Prepolling stations open for Central Coast Council elections
Pre-polling venues opened across the Central Coast on Saturday, September 7, with reports of brisk activity at some stations, including Gosford and Wyong. A full list of early voting venues…
Don’t repeat the sins of the past
Four former mayors, six other former councillors and two former MPs are among 77 candidates standing in the upcoming Central Coast Council election. They include some that were at the…
Get in the zone at The Art House
The Art House will feature In the Zone on September 20, expertly performed by professional hip-hop dancer Libby Montilla, with the use of electronic percussion technology which operates like video…
Ratepayers were duped
David Abrahams’ cosy editorial (CCN453) confirms the only beneficiaries of the (council) amalgamation and dismissal were successive administrators and their acolytes. We ratepayers were duped. I believe we should never…
Safety concerns at Erina intersection
Several locals sprang into action to supply jacks or physically hold-up a Mitsubishi Triton ute to relieve pressure off the man trapped inside until rescuers arrived at a crash scene…
Maddy set to shave off ankle length locks for cancer research
On September 21, Madeleine Snook of Narara will celebrate her 29th birthday by shaving off her ankle-length hair. Snook is working as a professional live art model on the Central…
Choosing Hope a walk to honour infant loss
Choosing Hope, a walk of honour and remembrance, in support of families who have experienced infant loss, will be held on October 12 starting at Long Jetty and finishing at…
Safety concerns at Lone Pine Plaza
It’s great to see stores and services opening up in Lone Pine Plaza at Umina Beach, however road safety continues to be a concern for those visiting the centre by…
Bootleg Rascal to play The Jetty
Bootleg Rascal will bring their Oti tour to Long Jetty Hotel on Friday, September 13. Their latest release, Oti, sees the band recall the vibe of earlier work akin to…
Gosford CBD’s renaissance signals a bright future for the region
At long last, Gosford is finally getting the attention it deserves as the capital of the Central Coast. This week’s topping out ceremony of the twin towers at Aland’s Archibald…
Addressing frailty in the elderly
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) recently concluded an innovative Frailty Early Intervention Program aimed at altering the trajectory of frailty in the ageing…
Her Way program results in women feeling safer
A Central Coast Council initiative implemented through the Safer Cities: Her Way pilot program has resulted in a marked improvement in women, girls and gender diverse people, feeling safer in…