State Cabinet comes to the Coast
NSW Premier Chris Minns and his Ministers will host the first Community Cabinet of 2025 on the Central Coast in April. Community Cabinets are an opportunity for the NSW Government…
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Help name Australia’s newest ‘big thing’
The Australian Reptile Park is looking for a name for its latest jaw-dropping attraction – the world’s biggest brown snake replica. After calling for suggestions on social media, the park…
Wyong Woman of Year receives her award
As previously reported in Coast Community News, Wyong’s Woman of the Year is Marney McQueen. Minister for Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said McQueen had been a…
Free virtual health care from comfort of home
A new free virtual healthcare service has been expanded on the Central Coast. Health Minister Ryan Park announced that residents in the Central Coast Local Health District would now be…
Nicola Olyslagers Gosford Woman of Year
Olympic champion Nicola Olyslagers from Tascott has been recognised as Gosford’s Local Woman of the Year. The two-time Olympic silver medallist was nominated by Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch for…
Time running out to apply for Anzac scholarship
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is urging young people on the Central Coast to apply for the 2025 Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship before entries close this Sunday, March 9. The…
Prestigious selection for student William
Year 10 student Willam Kennedy from Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has been selected for the NSW Minister for Education’s Student Representative Council. This is a prestigious leadership…
Hip hop legends headed for Gosford
Australian hip hop crew Bliss n Eso Party on the Moon Tour will include a performance at Drifters Wharf on June 21 with special guest Melbourne rapper, singer and songwriter…
Next Gen art on show at Ourimbah
The Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition has returned for its third and biggest year yet, with 39 inspiring HSC graduates from 14 participating schools on the Central Coast exhibiting work…
St Patrick’s day fun at Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach Progress Association will present an Irish singalong to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on March 17. St Patrick was a fifth-century missionary who is credited with bringing Christianity to…
Black Blues Brothers making their way to Wyong
International smash hit, The Black Blues Brothers is coming to Australia in 2025 including a performance at The Art House Wyong on April 20. Produced by Mosaico Errante, The Black…
Songs that define Oz music come to Laycock St
Acclaimed live concert Down Under: The Songs that Shaped Australia is headed for Laycock Street Community Theatre on April 4. It celebrates the iconic hits of Australia, featuring timeless tracks…
New door marks church centenary
Our Lady of the Rosary Church at The Entrance celebrates its centenary this year and has a new commemorative door to mark the occasion. Although The Entrance Parish only started…
Tascott playground gets makeover
Tascott residents will be able to enjoy an upgraded playground following the completion of construction works at Murrumbooee Place Playspace. The new play equipment includes a play unit with a…
Lots more opportunities for solar
I saw recently that the government is providing funds to provide solar power on unit blocks; not a bad idea. Breakers has recently covered its carpark with solar panels, approximately…
Kudos to Kincumber Library
The recent Grandparent’s Day at Kincumber Library during Seniors Week was a wonderful Time to Shine event. Children and grandparents enjoyed story time, music, movement, and activities. Thank you, Kincumber…
Alive Fest returns to Gosford
With the cost-of-living crisis deeply impacting so many Coasties, there’s no better time to be conscious of self-care and wellbeing. This year’s Alive Fest, now in its eighth year as…
Gloves are off before the bell
The date for the Federal election has not yet been called, but already the gloves are coming off – including here on the Central Coast. Liberal candidate for Robertson Lucy…
Tickets go on sale for Rolling Sets
Bigger, better and armed with a new look and feel but in its same home at Memorial Park, The Entrance, the Rolling Sets festival has upgraded with a stack of…
Blueys offers the perfect northern escape
Coasties looking for a holiday home or investment property further north might think about Blueys at Blueys Beach, bounded by Barrington Tops national park and the Pacific Ocean this side…