Last ditch stand to protect sacred lands
More than 70 people gathered at Bulgandry Aboriginal place on Woy Woy Rd, Kariong on Sunday, January 21, to support traditional custodians in protecting Kariong sacred lands. The group was…
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Coast-FM’s proud association with Mariners
Central Coast Mariners will play their 500th men’s A-League match on Saturday, January 27, against Brisbane Roar in Gosford, and Coast-FM 963 will broadcast it – as they have every…
Toukley loses ice creamery to Newcastle
Toukley has lost a thriving small business to Newcastle following a tangle of bureaucratic red tape arising from just one complaint about a popular ice creamery. Coast Community News reported…
Police search for Trent Jennings
Sydney City Police Area Command is appealing for public assistance to locate a wanted man who was last seen at The Entrance. Trent Jennings Trent Jennings, aged 38, is wanted…
Confusion over animal care facility submissions
An artist’s impression of the proposed facility Animal Liberation has raised concerns over confusing messaging from Central Coast Council and late notice to interested parties in relation to a new…
Council closures for Australia Day
Central Coast Council offices will be closed on Friday, January 26, for the Australia Day public holiday, and reopen Monday, January 29. Some of Council’s services and facilities will be…
Rufino and the Wreckage set for Gosford
It’s time to break out your loud tropical prints and hit the dance floor when Rufino and the Wreckage returns to the Central Coast this weekend. The full eight-piece band,…
Boycott won’t mean job losses
It is farcical to suggest that there will be job losses as a result of Peter Dutton’s comment to boycott Woolworths. Overall grocery purchases will not diminish by way of…
Big weekend of football for Mariners fans
In an exciting weekend of football, the Central Coast Mariners experienced contrasting fortunes in their respective leagues. The men’s team secured a thrilling late victory against Melbourne City in the…
Call for return of Back to School vouchers
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is calling for the reintroduction of the former NSW Coalition Government’s Back to School voucher program as Central Coast families struggle with the rising cost…
Work to secure fair share of $10B housing funds
Local community housing provider Home in Place is working to ensure the Central Coast gets a fair share of the $10B Housing Australia Future Fund and the National Housing Accord,…
Welcome Choir makes its return
Thursday, January 25, sees the return of the Central Coast’s own monthly public singalong – The Welcome Choir at the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford. The Welcome Choir is a…
Hundreds gather at latest seawall protest
Despite sweltering temperatures, about 800 people gathered at Wamberal on Sunday, January 21, to voice their opposition to a seawall at the popular beach. The latest in a string of…
Swift response to save three boys on lake
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie saved three teenage boys after their tinny capsized on Lake Macquarie. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said the Lake Macquarie unit was tasked…
Time to become a republic
I write in response to your correspondent (“Government is hurting most vulnerable”, CCN 422). Why on earth should the Opera House be used to observe the accession of a foreign…
Cricket comp powers ahead
The Central Coast Cricket competition is powering ahead, with round seven of the 1st Grade Men’s Two Day Competition kicking off on Saturday, January 20. Narara Wyoming won the toss…
Marine Rescue needs volunteers
With a 48 per cent increase in search and rescue missions completed by the Central Coast unit over the past 12 months, Marine Rescue is in need of more volunteers….
Answers sought over Wyong palliative care unit
Members of the Elsie’s Project committee want answers on when a new palliative care unit will open at Wyong Hospital and will hold a public forum on Sunday, February 4….
Have your say on management of our beaches
Central Coast Council is looking for community input on practical management for Central Coast beaches as it develops its new Coastal Management Program. The Open Coast Coastal Management Program is…
Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me
Author: Benny Taupin – I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on his memoir, which offers a fascinating and intimate look into the life of one of the greatest songwriters of…