Focus on walking safely to school
Blue Haven Public School is encouraging children to put on their walking shoes for National Walk Safely to School Day. The annual event encourages parents and carers to walk to…
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TAFE course helps Curtis land dream job
Landing a job at Kooindah Waters Golf Club in Wyong was just what Curtis Larnach had in mind when he took on a TAFE course in sports turf management. The…
New image to refresh real estate business
A longstanding Toukley real estate office, with years of experience and local real estate knowledge, has rebranded to a Harcourts franchise and officially opened its doors on May 7. Business…
Solutions needed to rehoming greyhounds after racing
A national survey involving a Central Coast-based rescuer has pointed to flaws in the greyhound racing industry’s rehoming procedure for retired dogs. The survey was conducted by the Coalition for…
Rider killed in motorbike and truck collision
A motorcyclist has died after a two-vehicle crash on the M1 motorway at Mardi on Thursday, May 12. Emergency services were called at about 5.40pm to the southbound lanes of…
Changed traffic for Central Coast Air Show
There will be changed traffic conditions and heavier than usual traffic this weekend on Sparks Rd approaching the airport while the Central Coast Air Show is being held. The air…
Marine Rescue volunteers chalk up almost 300 years
At the age of 80, Sherwin Hensby of Yattalunga is still volunteering with Marine Rescue Central Coast, which has its headquarters at Point Clare. Hensby was one of 25 Marine…
The Entrance Rotary marks five decades
Rotary Club of The Entrance is celebrating its 50-year milestone and there’s congratulations all round for a myriad of community projects in that time. Some of the club’s local projects…
New roof for Toukley library
Toukley library is closed until May 22 for essential repairs, including replacement of the 40-year-old roof. While the library is closed, all lighting will be upgraded to LED lights to…
New self-pay option streamlines surgery wait times
A new service has launched at Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Waters Private Hospitals to help those living with pain get faster access to surgery. With no private health insurance needed,…
Join team at iconic Norah Head lighthouse
The team at Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve is looking for up to 25 volunteers to help in a variety of ways at the historic maritime centre. Chairman of the Management…
Sydney Writers’ Festival to be live-streamed on Coast
Highlights of the Sydney Writers’ Festival will be live-streamed free to Central Coast libraries on May 20 and 21, with the audience able to engage through Q&A sessions. The Live…
Labor promises new food manufacturing hub for Lisarow
A Labor Government, if elected on May 21, will boost manufacturing jobs on the Central Coast by funding a Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub to be established at Lisarow. Shadow Minister…
15 per cent rate rise extended by seven years
Central Coast ratepayers will be forking out 15 per cent extra on their rates until 2031, with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) approving Central Coat Council’s application to…
Wyong rally puts spotlight on housing crisis
Uniting NSW ACT is hosting a rally at Wyong on Wednesday, May 11, to address homelessness and the housing crisis. The community is invited to participate in the rally to…
Survey to plan health services at Long Jetty
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) wants to hear from the locals about services they need at Long Jetty Health Care Centre. In a first for our region, CCLHD is…
Kooky and quirky characters in Yarramalong
Some humorous, quirky and creative characters have been appearing in Yarramalong Valley lately – and they’ve been the talk of the town, along with some friendly rivalry. It’s the Valley’s…
No paints and oils taken at Buttonderry tip
The community recycling centre at Central Coast Council’s Buttonderry Waste Management Facility in Jilliby has temporarily ceased receiving paint and household oils. This is because of a chemical fire at…
Promise of more money to fix potholes
A recent NRMA report revealed the Central Coast had the second-highest number of callouts in NSW to fix tyres and wheels. NRMA analysis found that since July last year more…
Disappointment over rate rise extension decision
IPART’s decision to extend the 15 per cent rate rise for an additional seven years has been met with disappointment by the region’s State MPs and community members. Parliamentary Secretary…