For decades Central Coast Newspapers and Coast Community News have published the stories that really matter to our community.
From keeping a close eye on our Council, and our State and Federal MPs to celebrating the achievements of locals, we truly are locally focussed.
Now we’re asking local readers for support.
We maintain by far the largest accessible database of local stories in the region, having published over 25,000 stories in the last ten years alone.
Each month Google searches alone return 2.3 million search results with our stories.
These stories are important as they document and help the region’s decision makers and the region’s people have their local views published.
We are locally owned and based on the Central Coast with experienced journalists, correspondents and contributors from across the region who know the heart of the issues and stories that matter most to locals.
Our editorial approach is fiercely local and independent, and we intend to keep it that way!
Now we’re asking our readers to help us deliver this mission.
Costs in the news industry have soared and many traditional revenue streams have moved to offshore tech companies, who we believe downgrade local news and information.
We’re also committed to keeping our stories accessible to as many locals as possible by maintaining a free regional newspaper and a paywall-free website coastcommunitynews.com.au.
Our loyal advertisers, many locals companies and organisations support us because we have such a large local readership.
Please consider supporting us and we’ll keep supporting the Coast. We’ve noted down just a few reason you may wish to support our journalism.
1. Local News, Local Impact
Local journalism ensures that important stories about Central Coast communities, businesses, councils, and people are told. Without it, who will hold decision-makers accountable or highlight the achievements and struggles of locals?
2. Keeping Power in Check
Strong, independent local journalism acts as a watchdog, keeping governments, corporations, and institutions accountable. Supporting local news means ensuring transparency in how the Central Coast is governed.
3. Strengthening Community Connections
Local newspapers and online news bring people together by sharing stories that matter, from local heroes to upcoming events, school achievements, and grassroots movements.
4. Giving Locals a Voice
National media often overlooks regional voices. Supporting local journalism ensures that your concerns, opinions, and perspectives are heard and represented.
5. Supporting Local Businesses & Jobs
A thriving local news industry creates jobs for journalists, editors, photographers, and digital media professionals. It also provides affordable advertising that helps local businesses grow.
6. Reliable, Trusted Information
Unlike social media, where misinformation spreads easily, professional journalism follows ethical standards to provide accurate and balanced news—especially important during emergencies like bushfires, floods, and health crises.
7. Investing in the Future of the Central Coast
By supporting local journalism, you’re investing in the long-term well-being of the region—ensuring that future generations can access truthful, relevant, and engaging news about their home.
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