Construction to begin on $45M Gosford RSL upgrade
After years of planning, a $45M upgrade of the Gosford RSL Club will get underway in June. Designed by WMK Architecture, the upgrade will see the club transformed into an…
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Youth Week Awards honours young Coasties
Seventeen young Coasties have been recognised in the first Central Coast Youth Week Awards. Central Coast Council Unit Manager Leisure Beach Safety and Community Facilities, Phil Cantillon, said it was…
Free concert at Kincumber
Community music project Pianos for the People will present a free concert featuring the local Ephemera Choir and Ensemble at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday, April 30, at 7.30 pm….
Outrage over plans to relocate Kibble Park sculpture
The family of the artist who created the sculpture and water fountain in Kibble Park, Gosford, is outraged by plans to relocate the metalwork to Sensory Park at Narara. Michael…
Planning panel refuses “Paton Place” at Woy Woy and boarding house at East Gosford
Unanimous rejections of “over developments” in latest Local Planning Panel decisions.
$580k pledge for Reptile Park venom production facility
The Federal Government has pledged $580,000 to help build a venom production facility at The Australian Reptile Park if re-elected on May 21. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said…
Younger veterans urged to join RSL
With Anzac Day marches and services attracting thousands to events on the Central Coast on April 25, Umina veteran Peter Liston is encouraging younger veterans to become active members of…
Council’s draft First Nations Accord to go on public exhibition
Council wants an Accord with First Nation’s people. A draft will be on public exhibition for 28 days from May 2.
Have you seen Anabelle?
Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a teenage girl missing from the Central Coast. Anabelle Lea-Butler, aged 14, was last seen at her home in Wyoming on…
Liberals criticise Labor’s $30M pledge for Avoca Dr upgrade
Liberal State and Federal MPs on the Central Coast have slammed a $30M election pledge by Labor for an upgrade of Avoca Dr at Kincumber as ill-conceived and poorly costed….
Reading the tea leaves – no election this year
Administrator explains why he thinks Council will remain under administration this year. And for most of next year too.
Ettalong Pelicans swimmers shine at Nationals
The Ettalong Pelicans enjoyed success at the Masters Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre on April 20-24, finishing seventh. After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19, the championships…
Thousands turn out for Anzac Day services
Despite heavy rain Central Coast residents flocked to Anzac Day marches and services on April 25. Services in Gosford, at dawn and again at 11am, attracted thousands of people to…
Help in applying for Council grant funding
Central Coast Council will run a series of free grant-writing workshops in May and June ahead of the opening of the 2022-23 Community Grants Program. The information sessions and workshops…
Speed dating arrives on the Coast
A new group established on the Central Coast aims to help single people connect with others face to face in a safe, secure way, with speed dating events coming up…
Regional touch footie comp at Tuggerah
After a difficult 12 months for sport due to COVID-19 lockdowns and severe weather events, the NSW Touch Association (NSWTA) will run the 2022 Junior Regionals at the Central Coast…
Let’s look at China’s deal with the Solomon Islands
There would be few of us who are not concerned about the deal between China and the Solomon Islands, bringing a military superpower to our doorstep. It has become a…
Strong start from Molly Picklum in fight to make cut
SURFING – Central Coast surfer, Molly Picklum, has opened the World Surf League’s (WSL) Margaret River Pro in Western Australia with a high-quality Round 1 win, advancing straight into the…
Central Coast Airshow returns
After a hugely successful first show in 2021, the Central Coast Airshow returns in May for another epic event. Skies over Central Coast Airport at Warnervale will again roar into…
Rugby comp finally kicks off
After the first two rounds being postponed due to soggy ground conditions, Round Three of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition took place on Saturday, April 23, with wins to…