Man charged with arson following death in unit fire at Bateau Bay
A man has been charged with damaging a property by fire following the suspicious death of a woman at Bateau Bay on Sunday, August 24. Emergency services were called to…
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Come and try days ahead of softball season
Central Coast Softball Association is preparing for the 2025/26 season, with registrations now open and three come-and-try days scheduled across the Coast. Vice President Mary Tubner said the association is…
Nursing the Coast’s soggy lawns back to health
Following weeks of heavy rain, many Central Coast householders are concerned about the state of their lawns. Wamberal mum of three, Emily Fagan, is just one resident who is worried…
Celebrating Meals on Wheels
Member for Wyong David Harris joined volunteer Allan Wright to celebrate National Meals on Wheels Day recently, recognising the outstanding contribution volunteers continue to play in the lives of people…
Hopes high for relocation of proposed preschool
The Umina Beach Public School community remains hopeful that the on-site preschool will be relocated from its proposed building site. In April, then Education Minister Prue Car announced contracts had…
Celebrations of local talent at Hardys Archie Prize
It was a night of colour, creativity, and community spirit as locals gathered to celebrate the annual Hardys Archie Prize, the Coast’s tongue-in-cheek spoof of the prestigious Archibald Portrait Prize….
Protesters call for ban on rodeos
The Animal Justice Party (AJP) joined local animal rights advocates to gather outside Gosford Showground on Saturday, August 23, to protest the Bull Throttle event occurring that night. Deputy Leader…
Grand final rugby on the cards
The WLG Rugby Premier 1 Preliminary Final on August 23 produced an incredible spectacle of attacking rugby, with the Razorbacks outlasting Warnervale 52–36 in a high-scoring contest that delivered 14…
500 rally to support Palestine
Around 500 Central Coast residents gathered at The Entrance Memorial Park on Sunday, August 24, as a display of solidarity with the people of Palestine and as a call to…
Bicycle thefts on the rise
Brisbane Water police have issued a warning that bicycle theft is on the rise. But they say a few simple steps can make all the difference in helping them getting…
Tigers launch performance series
This September Iron Tigers Basketball Club will launch the Stripes Performance Series at Lake Haven and Niagara Park. It will be an eight-week off season program for 9–17-year-olds focused on…
More ED nurses for Gosford Hospital
Gosford Hospital is one of 27 regional and rural hospitals set to introduce Safe Staffing Levels in emergency departments, with recruitment underway. This brings the total number of hospitals commencing…
New recruits for Tuggerah Lakes command
Nine new recruits commenced duties at Tuggerah Lakes Police District on Monday, August 25. The constables have demonstrated great resilience and commitment to get to this point. They now get…
Kudos for Blue Lagoon Beach Resort
Blue Lagoon Beach Resort had a double win at the recent Central Coast Local Business Awards, taking out the Outstanding Specialised Business category and then being crowned Business of the…
Better access to wheelchair accessible taxis
The State Government is continuing to deliver fair access to wheelchair accessible taxis on the Central Coast, with eligible operators having access to $2,500 operational support grants and a new…
Evergreen celebrates aged care workers
Retirement living community Evergreen recently celebrated Aged Care Employee Day with residents and families. Now in its seventh year, the national initiative celebrates the thousands of nurses, personal care workers,…
Stunning flamenco guitar show
Paco Lara will bring his Duende Flamenco show to Avoca Beach Theatre on Sunday, September 28, at 1.30pm. The acclaimed Spanish flamenco guitarist will highlight Duende, his recently released, self-produced…
Kanwal stabbing
A man was taken to hospital following a stabbing incident on the Central Coast on Sunday, August 24. At around 7.30pm, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance…
Coasties shine at world championships
Despite a torrential downpour, Central Coast kayakers shone on the final day of the 2025 ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Milan recently. Natalia Drobet of Avoca Beach…
The forgotten stories in CCN celebration
I was intrigued by your compilation of the Central Coast’s important, recent-past events (Some stories never go away, CCN 500) but I was surprised by some of the highlights that…