Coast Race Day a huge success
The annual Coast Race Day at Gosford on May 7 was a huge success, with more than 4,000 guests passing through the gates. “We were thrilled that the weather turned…
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Beach season on Coast ends
Beach season has officially closed on the Central Coast, with more than 2.4 million visits recorded at the region’s 15 patrolled beaches during Council patrol times over the summer. Central…
Workshops encourage businesses to employ people with disability
Not-for-profit organisation Social Futures is offering support to Central Coast employers looking to fill job vacancies by showing them how to access a skilled but untapped workforce – people with…
Labor matches $40M roads pledge
Labor has matched last week’s $40M pledge by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to upgrade roads on the Central Coast if it wins government on May 21. Labor candidate for Robertson,…
Have a fling at Scottish dancing
After more than a year of being stuck at home during the pandemic, Scottish country dancers in Gosford have been getting back on the dance floor. And they’re looking for…
Call for poll into future of Council
With May 12 marking six years since the merger of the former Wyong and Gosford Councils, Central Coast Friends of Democracy (CCFoD) is calling on the NSW Government to pay…
Sharon closes salon doors after 30 years
After almost 55 years as a hairdresser and 30 years owning and running Hair Anew at Umina Beach, Sharon Clarke will close the salon doors for the last time on…
Coast designers steal the show at Australian Fashion Week
This year’s Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) sponsored by Afterpay had a big Central Coast flavour with two Central Coast women leading the way. This year’s show again used The Carriage…
Coast Shelter pays tribute to volunteers
John O’Reilly remembers what it’s like to have nowhere to stay and no money. Affectionately known as Shamus, he is one of 110 active volunteers at Coast Shelter who will…
Licences open for public comment
Liquor licences open for public comment on the Coast.
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…
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…
Ben Hur to finally open at Woy Woy Little Theatre
It’s set to be bigger than – well, bigger than BenHur! After two years of Zoom rehearsals, three date changes and other minor obstacles, Ben Hur is finally set to…
River Cares demands a permanent fix for Wisemans Ferry Rd
Central Coast Council is looking into a permanent fix for Wisemans Ferry Rd, with residents of Spencer and Gunderman furious at the dilapidated state of the major thoroughfare. A Council…
Morning tea raises $3,500 for Cancer Council
The Biggest Morning Tea at The Cove at Daley’s Point on Tuesday, May 10, was a huge success in spite of heavy rain. Resident John McLean said the event raised…
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 race for Robertson is on
The Central Coast is sure to be in the spotlight on election night, with Robertson one of five Liberal-held seats considered to be at risk of falling on May 21….
Government pledges $40M for Coast roads
Prime Minister Scott Morrison joined Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, and Liberal candidate for Dobell, Michael Feneley on May 11 to make a pre-election pledge of $40M to improve the…
Umina ‘E-Gals’ win Association Cup
The Umina United Eagles 1st grade women’s football team has taken out the Central Coast Association Cup, held as a precursor to the 2022 soccer season, which is now off…
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,…