Putt-Putt Regatta returns to Davistown
Rotary Kincumber will present the annual Putt-Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival over three days, from November 6 to 8. The event will be held at Davistown and Woy Woy on the Central Coast.
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Classic car stolen during ChromeFest
Tuggerah Lakes Police are appealing for information after an orange 1976 Holden sedan was stolen during ChromeFest at The Entrance. The car was parked near the event when it went missing.
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Friendship group not only for German-speaking people
Members of the German Friendship Group dressed up to celebrate Oktoberfest at Gosford RSL Club recently. The Central Coast Friendship Group is open to people beyond German speakers, as the headline notes.
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Get the appHome of the year award goes to Avoca Beach builder
Paterson Builders of Avoca Beach has won the top prize at the 2026 HIA Hunter/Central Coast Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards. The firm received the Home of the Year award.
Bowen Therapy classes to start at The Entrance
The International School of Bowen Therapy, a manual therapy school, is introducing its courses on the Central Coast. Its first offering is a human course starting in November at The Entrance.
Help shape the future of Warnervale
Central Coast Council is inviting developers, investors, businesses, organisations and institutions to share ideas for the future of the Warnervale Business Precinct. Council is welcoming ideas for an area of up to 16.14 hectares.
Need to know about the developer of Old Sydney Town
Any idea to rebuild Old Sydney Town is always welcome, however it would also help if we knew a little about the people behind the attempt to redevelop. I have...
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Accolade for work at Mary Mac’s Place
Sally Baker has been named the 2026 Tuggerah Westfield Local Hero. The award recognises her work at Mary Mac's Place in Woy Woy. She helps ensure people facing hardship are met with support.
Dee Bocking stands for Gosford for Liberals
Dee Bocking has been named the Liberal candidate for Gosford. She is an aged care specialist and disability support worker, and a small business owner. She is also a former Gosford City councillor.
Parramatta Lanes attracts record 386,000 visitors over four nights
Parramatta Lanes recorded its biggest year yet, attracting more than 386,000 visitors over four nights from 21 to 24 October. The free festival used the city centre's streets, laneways and car parks for more than 400 performers, 70 food vendors and 10 stages. Lord Mayor Cameron MacLean said the event showcased the city's cultural diversity and its growing appeal in Western Sydney. The City of Parramatta said the festival was funded by the council and the NSW Government, with a $350,000 Open Streets grant to help deliver the event over three years.
Junee Hotel on the market after Reynoldses put heart and soul into historic pub
Brendon and Emma Reynolds have put the historic Junee Hotel on the market so they can move closer to family. The couple took over the lease in 2023 and later bought the property, restoring its rooms, bathrooms and bar. They have added community events, including a singles night that Emma says led to five relationships. Emma criticised government taxes on regional pubs and staffing rules that limit backpacker workers. The couple plan to live in the hotel while a sale progresses, which they say can take six to 12 months.
Aglaya Papadokokolakis at the controls for historic airport launch
Blacktown pilot Aglaya Papadokokolakis flew the first commercial aircraft out of Western Sydney International Airport on Sunday. She said the milestone was a career highlight, launching operations in her home region. Her father is also a pilot, and she encouraged young women to pursue aviation despite its male-dominated reputation. The airport opened after about eight years of construction and is set to run around the clock. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese officially opened it at a Sunday morning ceremony, and its first international flight arrived on Monday.
Debt business booming as households struggle with bills
Credit Corp Group, which buys bad debts at a discount and collects them, is on track for another record result this year. The listed business posted a record $105.5 million net profit in 2025/26 and is targeting between $112 million and $120 million this financial year. Chief executive Thomas Beregi told shareholders the purchase of one of HSBC's run-off credit card books was a key driver. Its consumer lending arms grew almost a fifth in the September quarter, led by its Wallet Wizard loans, which carry an annual interest rate of 47.8 per cent.