Walking to ensure access to sight-saving care
Joanna Hobbs from Wadalba is running and walking 100km this August for her first-ever Fred’s Big Run in honour of her daughter Matilda’s remarkable vision journey. Matilda’s life was changed…
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Our surf life savers shine at state awards
Two Central Coast surf lifesaving achievements have been recognised on the state stage, with honours awarded at the Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence in Sydney recently. Terrigal Surf…
Be on the lookout for funnel-webs
Funnel-web spider breeding season has arrived early at the Australian Reptile Park with a major development – four egg sacs have already been laid at the Park’s dedicated Funnel-web Spider…
Westpac Rescue Helicopter service celebrates major milestone
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is celebrating 50 years of operation in Northern NSW and is inviting everyone to join the party. The Central Coast Rescue Ball, to be held on…
Wamberal erosion issue continues to escalate
Wamberal Beach – or the lack of the sandy beach at Wamberal to be precise – continues to dominate the news and the stories are likely to continue for weeks…
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…
Waiting on high-speed rail announcements
Waiting on announcements about better transport options; business chamber heard the latest on fast rail, waterbus and more.
Model railroad group goes solar
The Gosford City Model Railroad Men’s Shed is set to take a major step towards improved energy efficiency thanks to support from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program. The…
Bold new vision for Gosford CBD backed by State Government
The cultural, social and economic landscape of the Gosford CBD is set to be reshaped, thanks to $175,000 in State Government funding. The “Gosford Strip” has been named as one…
Call for more action on homelessness as new strategy is launched
Urgent government action is needed to address homelessness on the Central Coast, with local advocates warning the community is “past the point of just creating awareness”. The warning came as…
Wyong Fire and Rescue team take the honours
The Wyong team from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is celebrating its victory in the latest round of the Regional Firefighters Championships at Forbes recently. The Wyong Fire Station team…
Picklum claims Tahiti Pro ahead of world title push
Shelly Beach surfer Molly Picklum has outclassed American rival Caitlin Simmers to win the Tahiti Pro, sealing a victory ahead of her world title campaign in Fiji later this month….
Highlighting the importance of first aid for snake bites
In celebration of National Science Week, the Australian Reptile Park has conducted an experiment that’s both fascinating and frightening. To showcase the deadly power of tiger snake venom, the Park…
Gosford Bowling Club land reclassified by council will allow it to be sold
The reclassification makes it easier for council to sell or lease these 10 blocks of land.
Hopes are high for library’s future
Two Liberal, One Team Central Coast, one independent and two Labor councillors have voted unanimously to save the current Gosford Library from demolition. The six councillors make up the Library…
Nominate a worthy local scientist
As part of National Science Week, Coast Community News (CCN) would like to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work of our local scientists, students and organisations. We invite you, our…
Pelican Time given a new lease on life
A beloved Central Coast attraction has been secured for at least the next two years, with Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast getting a contract extension for Pelican Time at The…
Retirement village plan near Mingara athletic track draws mass opposition
A proposal to build a $172.5M multi-storey retirement village on the Mingara athletics track grassed parking area has drawn the ire of a number of athletic organisations and residents concerned…
Residents’ association calls for more trees
The Peninsula Residents Association (PRA) has welcomed a NSW Government decision to expand the Greening Our City grants program to include regional councils, including the Central Coast, from this year….
Changes afoot at Breakaway
Breakaway at San Remo is set for a leadership change. After eight years as a volunteer and two years as Chairperson at the not-for-profit charity, Jenny Taafe has handed over…