Umina to Ettalong walk to raise awareness of sexual assault
A community walk will be held on the Peninsula this month to raise awareness of sexual violence. Locals are invited to show support for survivors on April 30 with a…
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Nambus launched just in time for Anzac
The Nambus – a fitted-out mobile museum depicting memorabilia of the Vietnam War and Australia’s military involvement – was relaunched at Ettalong on April 3 after the original bus fell…
Umina SLSC member honoured with national life membership
SURF LIFESAVING Umina Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) member, Brett Harrod, was officially inducted into Surf Life Saving Australia’s Life Membership cohort at The Aussies 2022 competition last weekend. Harrod…
Council cautious on affordable housing initiative
Central Coast Council has guardedly welcomed an announcement from the NSW Government that it will update the BASIX standards alongside a range of initiatives to deliver more quality and affordable…
Central Coast Outrigger Club hosts state titles at Patonga
OUTRIGGER – Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club hosted the OC6 state titles at Patonga last weekend as teams in six-person outrigger canoes battled it out for a place at the…
New Girl Guide leaders needed
Brisbane Water Division of the Girl Guides – which covers the Peninsula, Mangrove Mountain, Kincumber, Niagara Park, Point Clare, Terrigal and Wyoming – is on the hunt for more leaders….
Max races to silver at State Championships
KARTING A Killcare teen has defied the odds and clinched silver at Round One of the 2022 NSW Formula Ford Championship at Sydney Motorsport Park on April 10. Despite being…
New program to help at-risk young people rewrite their futures
Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD), based in Gosford, is set to deliver an early intervention program for at-risk youth thanks to a $440,000 grant from the Federal Government’s Safer Communities…
Patonga author pens love letter to sleepy suburb
A Patonga resident has paid tribute to the sleepy beachside suburb with the release of a new book detailing decades of memories by locals. Jennifer Evans will launch More Stories…
10-men Mariners snatch last-minute draw against Wanderers
FOOTBALL – Finals hopes for the Central Coast Mariners remain alive yet strained after a 2-2 draw against Western Sydney Wanderers on Wednesday, April 13. Settling for one point came…
Lisarow High student makes Talent Project cut
Lisarow High School student, Ethan Beckton, is set to graduate from the Talent Development Project (TDP), which is offered to NSW Government secondary school students from Years 9-12. He is…
Kerbside waste collections on hold for six weeks
Bulk kerbside collections have been put on hold for six weeks by Central Coast Council and its waste collections contractor Cleanaway due to significant staff shortages caused by COVID-19. The…
Words on the Waves Festival lands all-star line up
After the roaring success of the inaugural Words on the Waves Festival last year, the not-for-profit writers’ festival is gearing up for its second event in June with an all-star…
Council closures over Easter and on ANZAC Day
Central Coast Council offices and a number of services will be closed over the Easter long weekend from Friday to Monday, April 15-18 and on Anzac Day, April 25. Customer…
Kincumber Village leads community grants program
Kincumber Shopping Centre is spearheading a grants program for community groups on the Central Coast and is looking for nominations. Nominations close on April 24. With funding from Australian property…
Kibble Park revamp gets underway
Central Coast Council is set to start remediation works in Gosford’s Kibble Park. As part of the upgrade, the unique John Flakelar-created sculpture, currently part of the decommissioned fountain, will…
NBN upgrades for Erina and Terrigal
Premises at Erina and Terrigal are among the first in Australia to become eligible for an upgrade of their NBN Connection at no upfront cost. They will now have access…
Beware of dog baits around Gosford
I just wanted to (raise) awareness to watch the ground for rat poison in raw meat around the Gosford area. I was walking my dog Tilly recently and found around…
Students raise record number at colour fundraiser
Students from Umina Beach Public School have raised a record $38,000 in support of school projects at a ColourRun fundraiser on April 6. Volunteers from the local P&C Association organised…
Blackwall Rd still closed after landslip
A landslip at Blackwall on April 7 has renewed calls to address unstable and unsafe roads on the Peninsula following weeks of wet weather. The landslip on Blackwall Rd, west…