Santa pops in to Copacabana
The word had gone out on the bush telegraph that Santa was going to pop into Copacabana on December 17 and the children were excited. The elves from the Navy…
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Come dressed as your favourite tennis player
Copacabana Social Tennis group will hold a special event in January, with players invited to come dressed as their favourite tennis player. Members of the group enjoyed a Christmas gathering…
Copa residents flock to give to needy
It was all systems go at the Copacabana beach front shops last weekend, December 10 and 11, as residents flocked to contribute to Christmas hampers for the needy. The collection,…
New vehicle to help keep lifesavers rescue-ready
Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) has a new Isuzu MUX Support Vehicle, thanks to Central Coast Leagues Club. Launched on November 24 at Copacabana Surf Life Saving Club, the…
Coast honours defence personnel at Remembrance Day services
Thousands of Central Coast residents gathered at major services at Gosford, The Entrance and Woy Woy to mark Remembrance Day on November 11 to mark 104 years since the armistice…
Edible Garden Trail comes to the Coast
The Central Coast will host its very first Edible Garden Trail on November 19-20, with more than 35 garden hosts and their families volunteering their time and opening their gardens…
Copa Rural Fire Brigade turns 60
Copacabana Rural Fire Brigade celebrated 60 years of serving the community on October 8 at a special ceremony where 12 members were honoured for their outstanding efforts in the 2019-20…
Four of Coast’s best make state finals of Premier’s spelling bee
Four students from Central Coast schools will line up against the state’s best spellers after winning their regional finals to secure spots in the State final of the NSW Premier’s…
Copacabana mourns the Queen
As the world continued to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II this week, residents flocked to Copacabana Green to pay their own tribute. Organised by the Navy Veterans’ Welfare…
Kincumber, Bouddi region gets DPA status to attract GPs
GP clinics in the Kincumber to Box Head area can now recruit overseas-trained doctors and bonded medical practitioners after a campaign by Saratoga Medical Practice was successful in having the…
Toys and hamper items wanted at Copa
For more than 15 years, residents of Copacabana have shown up in droves to support the Salvation Army’s Christmas appeal and give a helping hand to some “not so lucky”…
Koworks at Copacabana Surf Club – AMPED
[Video story included] I’m down at the beach looking out over the vibrant blue water. I am working Copacabana Surf Club, believe it I am. The sun is out in…
Santa at Copa
The children of Copacabana are gearing up for a very special visit from Santa on Saturday, December 11. The annual visit, which has been going on for 15 years, is…
Upgrades coming for Copa fire station
Copacabana Rural Fire Brigade will undergo a major upgrade paid for by a $59,800 State Government grant. Brigade Captain, Shane Hughes, said the “fairly significant” funding from the Government’s Infrastructure…
Copa men’s shed thanks supporters
Construction has finally begun on the Copacabana Men’s Shed, with the installation of a water supply and initial ground works commencing earlier this month. Shed Liaison Officer, Ian Lord, said…
$9M spent on Copacabana roads
A community campaign and a petition with over 1,500 signatures has resulted in a major upgrade for a stretch of Oceano St at Copacabana. The $9M project saw the roadway,…
Copa’s colourful Remembrance Day
At 11am on November 11, the Copacabana community paused for a minute’s silence to mark 76 years since the guns fell silent at the end of WW11 and 103 years…
Junior surf life saving program returns
SURF LIFESAVING – Nipper programs are returning to Central Coast beaches to deliver surf education and beach awareness education to children. Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) will host a…
Funding brings Men’s Shed a step closer
A new building at Copacabana Men’s Shed is a step closer with an additional $127,500 in funding announced by the NSW Government to move the project from a concept design…
Welcome return to stage for Tom
As theatres prepare to once more open their doors to the public following lockdown, Copacabana actor Tom Kelly is set to appear in a new production at Newtown’s Fringe HQ…