Evolving Construction takes out Home of the Year
Central Coast-based company Evolving Construction has taken out the Home of the Year award at the 2023 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathrooms Awards. The company also took out…
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Devastated Sara Lee workers wait for news
A mass meeting of devastated Sara Lee workers called by the United Workers Union (UWU) on Tuesday, October 24, received updates from the company administrator after the famous dessert manufacturer…
Biggie the little dog saves family from fire
A Bateau Bay family who lost everything in a devastating house fire earlier this month have Biggie, their little Jack Russell, to thank for their lives. It was Biggie’s barking…
Housing shortage affecting aged care workforce
The aged care sector on the Central Coast is suffering a staff shortage, largely because of the lack of accommodation for workers, according to the Committee for Economic Development of…
Increasing costs force hospital closure
Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital will close its doors in November because of increasing operating costs and poor private health fund rates. A statement from the hospital operator, Healthe Care Australia,…
Last seen at Gosford train station
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 13-year-old boy, Cohen Wentworth-Shields. He was last seen at Gosford railway station at about 10am on Wednesday, October 18. When he…
Ettalong Beach mural underway
A new mural project to brighten-up Ettalong Beach is underway, but funds are needed to see it to completion. The Facebook group I Love Ettalong Beach approached the Rotary club…
Former mayors have a say at councillors’ forum
The first mayor of the Central Coast and the last mayor of Wyong were two of more than 50 people who attended Central Coast Council’s candidate forum on October 18….
Diver rescued at Terrigal
Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called in by NSW Ambulance last Friday, October 20, to help a diver at Terrigal. At about 6pm thediver was pulled unconscious from the water. The…
Aero club celebrates 50 years
The Central Coast Aero Club celebrated its 50th Birthday on Saturday night, October 21, with a dinner on the tarmac, illuminated by fairy lights for 126 members and guests. One…
Trolley donation a boon for ICU staff
The Wyong Hospital Auxiliary has donated two Rapid Response Team emergency trolleys, worth more than $6,000, to Wyong Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant Lucy Trojkovic said…
Three Coast finalists in NSW Sports Awards
Three Central Coast athletes are finalists in the 2023 NSW Sports Awards with para-paddler Dylan Littlehales named in the Athlete of the Year with Disability category. Cyclist Nicole Duncan is…
Leagues club gets behind responsible gaming
Central Coast Leagues Club is significantly ahead of the curve regarding responsible gaming as it rings in its 12 month anniversary with OK2PLAY? – a gaming technology which ticks all…
Top day of cricket as Round 2 begins
Cricket matches played out at ovals all across the region on Saturday, October 21 for day one of the Central Coast Cricket competition. The 1st Grade Men’s competition saw Wyong…
Forestry Corporation hits back over logging claims
The Forestry Corporation of NSW has hit back at claims debris left behind following a recent logging operation in Ourimbah State Forest have left a “tinderbox” on the Central Coast’s…
Festival of Creativity at Tuggerah
The seventh annual Art At Work Festival of Creativity will take pride of place at the Red Tree Theatre and Gallery, Tuggerah, from November 3-12. On exhibition will be a…
Challenge pushes the right buttons for Zayd
In 2022, Central Coast Sports College student Zayd Husain joined his school mates in taking part in Australia’s largest mental health and fitness event, The Push-Up Challenge. This year, the…
Vital resource for the community
To the team at Coast Community News – thank you all for providing a vital resource for our community. I eagerly await the latest edition to find out what is…
Improving Indigenous outcomes must start today
The Voice referendum is behind us with a resounding and sensible No, but the issue of Indigenous equality, disadvantage and recognition has a long way to go in public debate….
Being vigilant to prevent crime
Detectives from Brisbane Water Police District are calling on residents to play their part in reducing opportunistic crime by being vigilant and adequately securing their property. In recent weeks, Police…