Future of training facilities at Gosford Race Club still undecided
The Gosford Race Club expects to be able to make an announcement about the future of its training facilities within the next couple of weeks, according to its CEO Mr…
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Changes to Local Government Act endorsed
Gosford councillors voted to endorse the principles for a submission to the NSW Government about its proposed changes to the NSW Local Government Act. The matter was dealt with in…
Freemasons donate $20,000 to Save our Kids
Freemasons on the Central Coast have donated $20,000 to the Save our Kids program aimed at preventing youth suicide. This program is run in conjunction with North Gosford Rotary and…
Forum convener warns about independent and reforming candidates
The Central Coast has seen many candidates make clever use of ‘Independent’ and other tags to garner support for their ambitions, according to Politics in the Pub convenor, Mr Norman…
World Wetlands Day celebrated at Davistown
The Community Environment Network (CEN) hosted a Wetland Wonders breakfast at the Davistown foreshore on Sunday, February 7 to celebrate World Wetlands Day. Participants heard talks about the local wetlands…
Gosford’s Free Blues Festival kicks off
GosBlues 2016 is the first ever free, three day festival presenting quality Blues, Jazz and Roots music in multiple venues in the heart of Gosford city and surrounds. GosBlues 2016…
Deaf ears in Council on land sales
Gosford councillors have voted against a motion that would have saved five parcels of community land from potential reclassification and sale. The motion was moved by Cr Vicki Scott and…
Calling all Bournemouth supporters
A new club for Central Coast supporters of the Athletic Football Club (AFC) Bournemouth will be launched on the Central Coast on Saturday, February 13. A seven-a-side match will take…
Mangrove dam level at record high
Mangrove Creek Dam has reached its highest ever water level. Water storage levels at Mangrove Creek Dam are now more than 74 per cent and total storage across the Central…
Residents rally for performing arts precinct
Over two hundred Gosford residents attended a rally on Sunday, January 24 to continue to campaign for a performing arts precinct on the site of the former Gosford Public School….
Andrew Church is Citizen of the Year
Eight of Gosford City’s finest citizens and community groups have been recognised at the annual Australia Day Community Awards on January 25, held for the first time during special Australia…
Carnage at Avoca Beach
At least 20 people were knocked off their feet and smashed against rocks near the cliffs at the southern end of Avoca Beach at lunch time on Australia Day. Two…
Get your media stories in ASAP
The deadline for the next edition of Coast Community News is Close of Business Tuesday, January 26, which is a public holiday, so we can go to press on Wednesday,…
Road fatality at Erina
Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Erina, just after 5:20am on Tuesday, January 12. Emergency services were called to the Central Coast Highway between Bonnal and Karalta…
Men invited to join ‘Decembeard’
Central Coast residents are being encouraged to partake in Bowel Cancer Australia’s initiative ‘Decembeard’ this December to help promote, raise awareness and raise funds for Australia’s second biggest cancer killer….
Three rescue boats needed to recover jet ski and trailer
Marine Rescue Central Coast were called to assist a capsized jet ski on Sunday, November 1 at about 12 noon. The local Roads and Maritime Boating Services officer contacted the…
Free beach safety lessons for school students
Central Coast school students are receiving free beach safety lessons thanks to a $345,000 election commitment to Central Coast Surf Life Saving. The NSW Government grant has been used to…
Highland Dance CD produced locally for world-wide use
Douglas McFarland has announced the official commencement of his sophomore album ‘Rhythm of the Dancer’, a Highland Dance CD produced by Central Coast based entertainment company, JC Entertainment. Mr McFarland…
Distinguished guest speakers at special event
Mr Julian Burnside QC AO, and Professor Patrick McGorry AO join Father Rod Bower for an afternoon discussion on the impact of past, present and future border protection policies on…
Two finalists in NSW Tourism Awards
Finalists in the NSW Tourism Awards for Excellence included the Coast’s own Australian Reptile Park and The D’Vine Group. There are a total of 109 Finalists of which more than…