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…
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WWII Veteran finds both peace and sadness in Palmdale ANZAC Day service
At 99 years of age, WWII Veteran and long-time Buff Point resident, Derrick Oliver, was very happy to attend an Anzac Day service again and lay a wreath after two…
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…
Darkinjung vision for Dooralong School
The recent postponement of the auction of the Dooralong Public School site has been welcomed by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC). While the DLALC is well-known as one…
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…
Va Va Voom to light up stage at Tuggerah
After two years of not performing due to COVID-19 restrictions, the talented dancers and performers of Lee Academy at Tuggerah will present Va Va Voom, a spectacular dance and aerial…
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…
Piano recital and masterclass at Greenway Chapel
Piano maestro Calvin Abdiel will present a masterclass and recital at Greenway Chapel on May 1. Abdiel is the youngest ever competitor in the Sydney International Piano Competition and the…
New COVID measures for schools in Term Two
As Term Two begins for Central Coast schools, the NSW Government has released its latest COVID smart plan for keeping students learning face to face safe. Minister for Education and…
Ellen brings her Ballsy Tea to Alive Festival
It was on the Central Coast that Ellen Stockwell first came to love food and enjoy the rush of working in the hospitality industry. Ellen will be one of the…
Major upgrade at Peninsula Leisure Centre
Major upgrade works are set to commence at Woy Woy’s popular Peninsula Leisure Centre (PLC) to ensure its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system keeps the gym, pool, courts and…
Restoration of Long Jetty resumes
Work will resume on April 27 to restore the landmark 107-year-old Long Jetty to its former glory. The iconic jetty, which gave its name to the entire suburb, was significantly…
New $19M hotel planned for Mingara
Mingara Leisure Group is planning to build a $19M five-storey hotel at its Tumbi Umbi site. The proposed 86-room hotel will be integrated with the existing Mingara Recreation Club at…
Wyong and Long Jetty finalists for NSW Top Tourism Town award
Wyong, Long Jetty and Woy Woy have made it to the finals in the 2022 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. The awards were established by the NSW Tourism Industry Council…
Female sports program to be held on the Peninsula
A Female Multi-Sport Program will be held at Peninsula Leisure Centre next month to help encourage females into sport in a social, non-competitive environment. The six-week program is a pilot…
Gosford Centrelink and Medicare to be relocated
The Gosford Medicare and Centrelink offices in Watt St will close on May 30, with staff to be relocated to a new Gosford Service Centre in the ATO building in…
St Patrick’s to get a $10,000 refurbishment
The Catholic Parish of St Patrick’s at East Gosford has been awarded $10,000 to upgrade and refurbish its church building through the 2021 Community Building Partnership program. The parish’s Father…