Uni team to help boost PNG health emergency response
An Australian team of public health professionals and academics based at the University of Newcastle will support Papua New Guinea to build its capacity to respond to emergencies, like pandemics…
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Acclaim for spiritual business to help women
Michelle Wollaston of Lake Munmorah has been acknowledged for her work supporting women in midlife who feel they have disappeared inside their own lives. She says that through mentoring, writing,…
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
BOOK REVIEW I think I was suffering from reader bias as I avoided books by Freida McFadden with all the publicity and hype that went with them. I just have…
From beach walks to national change: Dr Ian Hickie’s mental health mission
Science Focus Series When he’s not walking the golden sands of local beaches, dipping into the ocean or taking a bush track through Bouddi, Central Coast local Dr Ian Hickie…
Health care just a call away
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed the completion of the rollout of the NSW Government’s virtual urgent care service across NSW. This means that Central Coast residents have…
Join the ranks of on-call firefighters
Have you ever considered becoming an on-call firefighter? Fire and Rescue NSW Station 341 Kariong will be hosting an information session on Saturday, September 6, at 7pm. Head over to…
Erina Fair expands its newsstands in response to community feedback
Erina Fair Shopping Centre has partnered with Coast Community News to install two new newsstands at its popular shopping centre. Coast Community News publishes its weekly print edition every Thursday,…
Improving safety around Copacabana school
Central Coast Council will undertake an investigation into traffic and pedestrian safety outside Copacabana Primary School within the next six months. It was decided unanimously at Council’s August meeting with…
Accreditation for our top teachers
Six Central Coast teachers are among 86 educators who were recognised recently for achieving Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation over the past 12 months. They are: Samantha Beveridge…
Grandparents organise author talks
A local Grandparents Club raised money for two authors to visit Kincumber Public School as part of the Words on the Waves Writers Festival School Incursion initiative recently. The club…
Rescue jet skis for Coast beaches
A fleet of new rescue jet skis will be patrolling Central Coast beaches this Summer, following a record investment from the State Government in Surf Life Saving NSW. With the…
Funds for new Aboriginal child and family centre
Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services, based in Wyong, is one of three organisations sharing $44M from the State Government and will use the money to build a new Aboriginal Child and…
Preschool relocation at Umina deemed a win for community
Following strong community advocacy, a final location for Umina Beach Public Preschool was confirmed on Friday, August 29, marking a major win for local voices. The original plan, announced in…
Hikers could hold key to find missing 18-year-old man
UPDATE: 12 pm Friday, 6 September 2025, police located the body of a man during a search of bushland in Wondabyne. While yet to be formally identified, the body is…
If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it
Healthcare professionals from Coastal Women’s Health say Women’s Health Week (until Friday, September 5) is the perfect reminder that every check matters and women are being encouraged to have a…
Shark net debate continues to enmesh the Coast
Shark nets were set to be installed at the region’s beaches this week, despite no decision having yet been reached on a Central Coast location for the State Government’s trial…
Legacy representatives will be out and about
Representatives from Central Coast Legacy will be at Erina Fair and Westfield Tuggerah on Saturday, September 6, providing information about what they do, with a selection of merchandise available for…
Light Up for Audrey and a safer future
On Saturday, October 4, Polytec Stadium in Gosford will come alive for Light Up, a landmark event bringing together some of Australia’s biggest names and brightest emerging artists to honour…
Taylor Ray a huge loss to Mariners
Central Coast Mariners have confirmed the departure of Taylor Ray, who moves on to a new opportunity upon the expiration of her contract. Ray was a headline signing for the…
Call to ease financial burdens on businesses
Business NSW is calling for immediate government action to cut red tape, ease tax and insurance burdens, and accelerate practical cost-reduction programs following the Cost of Doing Business Summit held…