EDITORIAL –
Life on the Central Coast is moving faster than ever, with signs of growth, change and strain all around us.
Our roads are busier, tradies are flat out keeping up with home renovations and employment is at record highs.
The housing market continues to climb, with rising residential land values reflecting the demand for this beautiful region.
Yet, alongside these positive indicators, challenges are mounting, putting pressure on families, services and our community’s resilience.
Our new trains are a welcome addition, but their services are proving less reliable than hoped, frustrating commuters who rely on them daily.
Meanwhile, our hospitals are delivering incredible care under immense pressure, with nurses and health staff stretched thin and exhaustion becoming a real concern.
Local charities are also feeling the strain, working tirelessly to support families grappling with soaring living costs and a lack of affordable housing.
Scott Gould of Business NSW Central Coast aptly described this as a “two-speed economy.”
While some sectors and individuals are thriving, others are struggling to keep up with the pace of change.
It’s a complex mix of growth and strain that highlights the need for balance and foresight as our region evolves.
One thing remains clear: the Central Coast is built on community goodwill and a collective spirit that has always been our strength.
As we approach the Summer holidays – traditionally a time for rest, reflection and renewal – we would do well to focus on preserving this spirit.
By supporting one another, celebrating our successes and addressing our challenges with care, we can steady the good ship Central Coast toward the new year.
David Abrahams – Managing Editor
wow. I have lived on the coast for 14 years I have seen changes, what a hole now, more new Australians than ever before all the shite coming from Sydney, many unemployed who want the sea change. New apartments being housed by drug addicts snf drunks. Long jetty being run by foreign gangs with drugs and don’t forget the new delivery drivers who can’t drive or speak English. Yes but how it was a beautiful place.
For all you human rights and narrow minded people get your head out of your backsides and go and take a look.
I have been coming to or living on the coast for 67 years. my parents purchased land at Noraville in 1957. I have lived on the coast with my family for 42 years. I love the beaches open spaces and how our community has expanded and continues to develop. I write a month blog focused on living a long and healthy life. no doubt many residents would be hoping for the same. my blog is
https://babyboomerslivingto100.com
if interested I don’t mind my blog being shared.
the Central Coast is moving , Slowly but moving,
I worked in Hospitality and Lived in Qld for over 7 Years , now even though their weather is diminishing, they know about Hospitality and “Beer Gardens” and where to put them ,
people spiking the Pennisula Community with His Corporate Money making and Zero Care factor or Service to the People
the Pennisula would be better with out his shite
The hospital system on central coast is on verge of calamity maternity patients server staff shortages
The growth of the coast is indeed very interesting to witness. I wonder what the growth would/could be if infrastructure was anywhere up to date. Sadly, it’s at least 25 years behind what is required. Federal, State & Local government all need to step up!
Yes coast is changing but not for the better.This council is destroying our communities with units and more units being approved we are going to look like western Sydney a dump and for to collect more rates.
I have lived on the coast for 50 years and I am seeing the place being developed by people who only have one thing in mind dollar signs.
Wake before it’s too late.
the central coast is becoming a Mount druitt by the sea ihave lived here since 1980 let me out of here
I believe Scott is correct in his observations of our Central Coast and more needs to be done to try and balance our way of life on The Coast. Being a Coastie these days and originally from the Parramatta area, I have seen a lot of changes in the 27 years I have lived around The Peninsula. One thing that hasn’t generally changed is the courteous driver’s and pedestrians. Basically a lot of drivers on The Peninsula give way to not only other drivers having difficulties merging into traffic, but also giving way to our local bus drivers, even though it’s now Law to give way to buses, most driver’s are not aware of this law under The National Road Rules Act, but they still are courteous to comply. And some of our local pedestrians still wave and Thank driver’s for giving way to them on marked zebra crossings, even though the drivers have to give way by Law. Being a professional driver of heavy vehicles over forty years, I have noticed an increase of drivers tailgating other drivers who are complying with our speed limits and a big amount of drivers speeding along Railway Street near Woy Woy Railway Station scaring the life out of our local Taxi driver’s. We definitely need a bigger presence of our NSWPF Highway Patrol Officers and their vehicles to set up Radar on certain roads on The Peninsula, like Railway Street Woy Woy, Brisbane Waters Drive, and Maitland Bay Road near The Rip Bridge. These areas are the area’s that I have identified as becoming a huge problem. Because of our areas being a Tourist Attraction, some of our holiday makers from Sydney are causing issues on our local roads and waterways. Thank You for taking the time to read my concerns. Yours Sincerely
Paul J Heginbotham
Rich Developer’s make great money out of progress with apartments and housing etc, but it also detroys an area cause years ago you could drive around with ease not any more it’s now the northern extension of Sydney. Too many people creates traffic issues which is why there is a lot more road rage. Such a shame the central Coast up to 10years ago was a beautiful area from 2014 to now gone to pot.
wow how about Council collect all the rubbish on the footpaths especially around Toukley. Do you really th8nk people will want to visit the area when it looks like a tip?
it is such a beautiful place we had to move this year. lived on the coast for 50 odd years
seen all the changes
glad iam gone