Council re-affirms opposition to Wallarah II
Central Coast Council has re-affirmed its opposition to the Wallarah two coal mine approved for the north of the coast, with its major objection being the strain that it will…
Articles by Lucillia Eljuga
Festival of Women to present a myriad of events and activities
The Central Coast Festival of Women will return to the Coast from March 1, with a myriad of events and activities that celebrate the integral role that women play in…
Adopt a pet for a special fee
Petbarn Gosford is calling on Central Coast residents to adopt a pet as part of the RSPCA’s Clear the Shelters Campaign. The store will open its Adoption Centre from February…
8,000 applications made for the Regional Seniors’ Card
There have already been more than 8,000 applications made on the Central Coast for the $250 Regional Seniors’ Travel Card announced recently by the State Government, but the Opposition says…
‘The greenhouse effect’ says it all
[Foum] This letter is in response to Godfrey Franz’s letter which appeared in Coast Community News, edition 229. Mr Franz can expect to find no evidence one way or the…
McDermott closing in on national record
Tascott’s high jumping sensation, Nicola McDermott, came agonizingly close to the Australian national record for the women’s high jump on February 15, at the 2020 Canberra Track Classic. After clearing…
Climate change evidence is there for all to see
[Forum] This letter is in response to Godfrey Franz’s letter which appeared in Coast Community News 229. Within his incoherent ramble, he asks for facts and photos. If he wanted…
Taskforce to investigate skills mismatch
A new Central Coast Skills Taskforce is set to help find ways to reduce skills shortages and youth unemployment in the region. Set up by NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast,…
An inquiry about a domestic related incident turns violent
A man and woman have been charged and two officers injured during an arrest at Gosford. Just before 8am on Tuesday, February 18, officers from Brisbane Water Police District attended…
Bombshell – Movie Review
Director: Jay Roach It’s a dangerous place for a male media person to tread, but … well, here we go. This week’s review is of ‘Bombshell’. The film is a…
Statement regarding membership of a political party refuted
[Forum] Clarification of Coast Community News’ reporting standards is overdue. I refer Mr Godfrey Franz’s letter to the editor in edition 229 and the false advice therein. Mr Franz refers…
Planning Panel to be in place by March
The Central Coast will have a Local Planning Panel in place by the beginning of March. The introduction of the panel was announced by the State Government in August, 2019,…
Coast Shelter provided 75,009 overnight beds during 2018-19
With more than 8,000 people remaining at risk of homelessness on the Central Coast, Coast Shelter Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rachel Willis, is continuing to explore more opportunities for early…
Woy Woy Philosophers Society – Meeting #9: The Confessions of St Augustine of Hippo
Its Chromefest weekend and I’ve never seen Robbo so busy. If he’s buffed the bumper bar on his Hilux once, he’s buffed it a thousand times. There was some confusion…
Avoca Beach to host World Surf League Qualifier
The Vissla and Sisstrevolution Central Coast Pro events return to the Central Coast with some of the world’s best male and female surfers competing for vital World Surf League (WSL)…
Henry Kendall is the number one ranked comprehensive high school on the Coast
Henry Kendall High School Principal, Andrew Backhouse, has praised the efforts of the Class of 2019 in the school’s first newsletter for 2020. “Well done to our 2019 HSC students,…
Dylan Ruiz-Diaz called up to Young Socceroos’ talent identification camp
The Central Coast Mariners’ Dylan Ruiz-Diaz will head to Europe on February 22 for a Young Socceroos’ talent identification camp, which will include friendly matches against U19 sides from three…
NSW can lead race to net zero emissions
[Ministerial correspondence] As a conservative, I have enormous faith in the power of markets. They unleash innovation, propel investment, spur jobs and foster prosperity. To function properly, however, they need…
Free Symphony at Kibble Park
Symphony Central Coast (SCC) will present a free concert featuring great Australian music and stories in Gosford on Sunday, February 23, commencing at 4pm in Kibble Park. SCC will perform…
Stop seismic testing program in Lake Macquarie
The following is an open letter to Minister for Energy and Environment, Matt Kean. Minister Kean, I implore you to use all the powers of your office to end Centennial…