Household chemical collection at Long Jetty
New dates have been set for a chemical cleanout event in Long Jetty after it was cancelled earlier in the year due to severe weather conditions. There will also be…
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Retreat to help first responders deal with trauma
Volunteer emergency first responders will come together in Wyong for a retreat weekend to learn how to reduce mental ill-health and suicide after trauma. It will in a series of…
It’s official: water rate rise confirmed
Water rates will rise on the Central Coast from July 1 by 17 per cent, with further rises of 6 per cent in 2023, 8 per cent in 2024 and…
East Coast trials for Macy and Molly
SURFING Central Coast surfers, Macy Callaghan and Molly Picklum, have seen the last of Australian waves in the World Surf League’s 2022 Challenger Series, with both being knocked out after…
State championships for school touch football
Central Coast school students took part in the annual NSW Primary Schools Sports Association touch football competition at Tuggerah, which this year reached its 25-year milestone. Around 360 students, in…
Avoca go top but injuries mar round
RUGBY – The Central Coast Rugby Union match of the day at Woongarrah Oval on May 21 saw Avoca Beach beat home side Warnervale 27-12. Avoca Beach crossed for the…
Red Shield Appeal collections this weekend
The Rotary Clubs of Woy Woy and Umina Beach will be holding Red Shield Appeal roadside collections this weekend. Umina Rotary will be collecting on Saturday, May 28, on the…
Coast filmmaker heads for global festivals
It has been five years in the making, but Central Coast actor Shaun-Anthony Robinson has finally completed his documentary film, Surviving Sunset – An Actor’s Hollywood Journey, and is submitting…
Tesch urges submissions to homeless inquiry
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging Central Coast residents to contribute to the NSW Upper House Standing Committee on Social Issues, with submissions to close on May 29. Tesch…
Walk to raise funds for myeloma research
When Wendy Ball of Davistown hurt her back at work nine years ago, she didn’t think much of it. But the persistent injury didn’t get better and, after seeing a…
Smoking not just bad for your health
With World No Tobacco Day on May 31, Central Coast residents are being warned of the damage smoking and vaping does, not just to health but to the environment. The…
Big swing to Labor on the Coast as the nation votes for change
Australia has voted for change in the 2022 Federal Election, most vividly reflected in a swing of over 6 per cent against the Scott Morrison led LNP Coalition government and…
State win for CWA cooking whiz
Woy Woy CWA member, Amy Scott, has won her first Land Cookery competition at state level – and she couldn’t be more chuffed. Scott took first prize at the recent…
Games day to celebrate Davistown hall centenary
The Davistown community will come together on June 19 at a huge outdoor games day to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Davistown hall. A continuation of the community’s 100 Year…
Comicon returns to the Central Coast
After a two-year hiatus, Central Coast Comicon – the region’s biggest celebration of everything and anything pop culture – is set to return on Saturday, May 28. With the majority…
Scones and fun at Kariong morning tea fundraiser
Kariong Neighbourhood Centre will host a Biggest Morning Tea on June 1 to raise funds for the Cancer Council. The day promises fun for the whole family, with fresh baked…
Discovered program back to help young singers and songwriters
Central Coast Council’s Discovered program is back for 10th series, with young locals now invited to showcase their singing and song writing talents. For over a decade, the Discovered vocal…
Calling for big ideas to stage showcase events
Central Coast Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from prospective event management organisations, individuals and local businesses interested in delivering events and initiatives aimed at reconnecting communities across…
Upgrade for East Gosford intersection
A major intersection upgrade at East Gosford will be among projects funded under the fifth and final round of the NSW Government’s $822M Safer Roads Program. Parliamentary Secretary for the…
Helping disadvantaged youth ‘get back in the game’
A NSW government program aiming to connect disadvantaged youth with education, training and employment is set to be expanded to the Central Coast. Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah…