Cancer fundraising ride a family affair
Ivona Rose. On Monday, March 16, Terrigal prostate cancer advocate Steve Keil took to the saddle with his daughter, Courtney Keil, for a five-day fundraising and awareness horse ride, tracing the trail of The Man From Snowy River across Victoria’s high country.
No plans to privatise national parks
Minister for the Central Coast, Member for Wyong David Harris has hit back at suggestions made by the State Liberal Party's Shadow Minister Jacqui Munro that there is something sinister about plans to allow some campgrounds in national parks to be set aside for private operators to manage.
Minority councillors complain debate is gagged
Merilyn Vale. Four councillors have spoken up about practices at Central Coast Council meetings, saying power is being abused, procedures aren't being followed and debate is being gagged. The comments highlight the party political divide dominating meetings with the complaints coming from two Labor councillors – Kyle MacGregor and Margot Castles – and two independent councillors – Jane Smith and Corinne Lamont – who don't hold the numbers in Council.
Wyong’s Little Creek Cheese hauls in the medals
Ivona Rose. Wyong’s Little Creek Cheese has collected a gold, two silver and two bronze awards at The Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show 2026, as the business celebrates its 15th anniversary. The awards come from one of Australia’s most esteemed industry competitions...
Gold for Graham at World Cup
Two-time Olympic medallist Matt Graham has won the first World Cup moguls event since the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, claiming gold at the Japanese resort of Nanto-Toyama for the sixth World Cup victory of his career. In warm, soft snow conditions with rain falling, Graham qualified for the finals in fourth place with a score of 73.79.
Business community welcomes high speed rail announcement
Terry Collins. Business NSW Central Coast has described the recent funding announcement to accelerate the Newcastle–Sydney High Speed Rail corridor as presenting a major opportunity to accelerate jobs, investment and long-term economic growth in the region.
