News website hacks force security measures
Coast Community News (CCN) has been forced to implement high-level security procedures on its popular news website after a long and sustained series of attacks and hacking attempts. Users of…
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500 editions show the vital role of regional newspapers
Editorial Regional newspapers are more than just a source of news; they are the living record of a community, the heart of a region’s identity. They report impartially on current…
We’re celebrating our 500th print edition
With the publication of its 500th edition on August 21, Coast Community News marks an important milestone in local journalism. The milestone is also a time to acknowledge those who…
Report by Coast Community News details homelessness situation
Coast Community News has just released a comprehensive report shedding new light on the Central Coast’s escalating homelessness crisis. Published on July 10, 2025, the in-depth analysis draws directly from…
It’s our 450th weekly print edition!
August 8 marks our 450th edition as Coast Community News continues to bring you all the latest local news online and in print every week. The company has seen some…
New publishing arrangements
Changes are upon us here at Central Coast Newspapers. From this edition, a new local publishing company, Combined Coast News, takes over the reins from former publisher Ross Barry, who…
Our 400th edition hits the streets
AS we celebrate out 400th edition on July 27, meet the crew at Coast Community News (CCN), which brings you the latest local news in print and online every week….
Who would have thought?
Who would have thought that 21 years ago, a 12-page newsletter produced once a month would become the Peninsula’s only newspaper.
Major changes to your newspaper
From July 1, Central Coast Newspapers changed ownership. Formerly published under the banner of Ducks Crossing Publications, the organisation has been incorporated and now publishes under the banner of Central…
Home delivery for Community News
Following seven years of publishing a separate newspaper focusing on postcode areas 2250, 2251 and 2260, Central Coast Newspapers has decided to take Coast Community News to its next natural…
The Mayor and her deputy in the spotlight
Newly elected Mayor of the Central Coast Jane Smith and her deputy Chris Holstein braved the spotlight on Friday, in revealing video interviews with Jackie Pearson. Jane talks of her…