Baha’i thrive during the pandemic
While religious groups and institutions have struggled to adapt in the face of COVID-19, the Central Coast Baha’i community is thriving. Scattered across all corners of the Central Coast, the…
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Dobell School Award recipients announced
Students from schools across the North have been recognised in Parliament for their unwavering resolve in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The efforts of 13 local students were raised…
Open house at Sunnylake Shores
Downsizing into an over-55s community often brings significant changes to lifestyle and budget, and just like people, they come in all different shapes and sizes. Ingenia Lifestyle Sunnylake Shores will…
School mums tap into inner artist
Mums at Terrigal Public School tapped into their inner artist for the P&C Mums Masterpiece night, held on Friday, November 27. Organiser and P&C Vice President, Tonia Barclay, said the…
Thanks to bus driver and passengers
Forum – I would like to thank the driver and a passenger on the route 40 bus who handed me my shopping bag with my groceries. In a moment of…
Congrats CCN
Forum – I spent a weekend at Gosford and discovered your very excellent newspaper. It is truly a community newspaper and I found it very informative and unbiased in its…
Congrats CCN
Forum – A huge congratulations on your first edition. So interesting, so well put together with dedicated journalists. As a Peninsular person for 50 years I am so proud of…
Now that’s a community bus stop
The Wagstaffe bus stop has a whole new look, thanks to a determined community. Around 50 residents gathered at the bus stop on November 12 to celebrate the refurbishment. Virginia…
Chertsey PS plays Santa for kids at Coast Shelter
Students, staff, and parents at Chertsey Public School are playing Santa this Christmas by collecting presents for children at Coast Shelter. The initiative, Reverse Santa, has been running for over…
Community outreach projects ‘in the bag’
Bringing joy and kindness back to the community is the Rotary Club of Woy Woy’s focus this Christmas, with the club participating in two new community outreach projects. President Joan…
Café owner and mask maker raises $1,650 for community
After making and selling masks during the pandemic, a Woy Woy café owner has donated all profits to local organisations, with a focus on helping community members on the Peninsula….
A farrago of incompetence
Events are moving so quickly in relation to the dismissal of Central Coast Council that it is difficult to know where we stand at any particular moment. The Minister has…
Animal Care Facility wins two awards
Central Coast Animal Care Facility (CCACF) was in the spotlight this October, winning two awards for its work in rescuing and taking in animals. After being nominated by CommBank employee,…
Russell Bridge honoured for community service
He’s helped his community keep fit and active for the past 10 years and now Gwandalan’s Russell Bridge has been honoured for it. The 79-year-old was the recipient of a…
Council accounting anomalies
Forum – I refer to an article in the Community Coast News on August 21 titled “Council act on Auditor General Recommendations”, which includes an overview of how Central Coast…
Nominations called for PM’s Veteran Employment Awards
Central Coast organisations which employ and support members of the veteran community, or veterans making a significant contribution to their workplace, are being encouraged to nominate for the 2021 Prime…
Funds raised for Kincumber family devastated by house fire
A Kincumber family devastated by a fire which destroyed their home and claimed the life of their 13-year-old daughter Abby in February has issued a heartfelt thank you to community…
Raffle raises almost $3000 for Pearl Beach hall
Nearly $3000 was raised over the October long weekend for the renovation and upkeep of the Pearl Beach memorial hall. Pearl Beach Progress Association publicity officer Ms Lynne Lillico said…
Good decisions come from the civil interchange of ideas
Forum – I must protest at the comments made by Councillors McLachlan and Marquart, (Chronicle September 30, page 6) during the debate on Councillor Greenway’s Motion against on-line abuse. Cr…
Pandemic highlights ridiculous inconsistency
Forum – Over the past few months I have been planning a getaway to Queensland, as I expect many other Peninsula people have been doing. With border closures, it is…