Residents taking on Council obligations
Philip Morrison (CCN 499) says sack the Council and install an Administrator (again) – definitely. Home owners used to be responsible for 3ft of turf in front of the property…
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Wamberal erosion issue continues to escalate
Wamberal Beach – or the lack of the sandy beach at Wamberal to be precise – continues to dominate the news and the stories are likely to continue for weeks…
We’re celebrating our 500th print edition
With the publication of its 500th edition on August 21, Coast Community News marks an important milestone in local journalism. The milestone is also a time to acknowledge those who…
Beach safety events planned ahead of summer
The Benevolent Society will hold two family friendly free Beach Safety events on the Central Coast in September. In response to alarming statistics revealing that 25% of drownings in NSW…
Central Coast Science leads global hydrogen innovation
As part of CCN’s Science Series, we present our first focus: Berkely Vale’s Star Scientific and its remarkable founder, Andrew Horvath. A Central Coast innovator is making waves in the…
Scooter riders qualify for World Championships
The results of the 2025 World Skate Oceania Scootering Championships are in, with Central Coast talent among the standouts. Seventeen-year-old Gosford High School student Toby Chew placed second in Street-Junior…
Waiting on high-speed rail announcements
Waiting on announcements about better transport options; business chamber heard the latest on fast rail, waterbus and more.
Upgrade for Toukley boat ramp
Toukley boat ramp is set for an upgrade, following a funding allocation of $430,220 to Marine Rescue NSW through the State Government’s Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grant Program. Member for…
Catch Ivona Rose at Sonic Sunday
Central Coast-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Ivona Rose will feature at the Fun Haus Factory’s Sonic Sunday on August 24. Weaving together folk, art-pop, alt-country and singer-songwriter traditions, Rose performs…
Musical afternoon at Pearl Beach
Enjoy a musical afternoon and singalong with the Pearl Beach Singers at 2pm on Saturday, August 23, at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall. The singers have a range of new and…
Model railroad group goes solar
The Gosford City Model Railroad Men’s Shed is set to take a major step towards improved energy efficiency thanks to support from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program. The…
Mystery of metal tree solved
Locals have been scratching their heads (and a few conspiracy theories have blossomed) over the sudden appearance of a concrete and metal tree in Hunter Park at Avoca Beach. But…
Huge drop in teacher vacancies
Teacher vacancies in The Entrance electorate have fallen by 82%, with Member for The Entrance David Mehan crediting the State Government’s action to rebuild public education for the fall. The…
Support following suicidal crisis or suicide attempt
Increasing aftercare support for individuals who have experienced a suicidal crisis or suicide attempt, the Care Connect program is now available in the Hunter and Central Coast areas through community…
Business awards finalists named as Visitor Economy Awards join the show
Business NSW has named the finalists for the 2025 Central Coast Business Awards, honouring the region’s most outstanding businesses and leaders. Regional Director Scott Goold said from small enterprises to…
Favourites triumph on day one of Wyong Cup
Day one of the Wyong Cup Carnival got underway on Sunday, August 17, with the running of the $60,000 Wyong Cup Prelude and the $60,000 Mona Lisa Stakes Prelude. Both…
Why not join Coast’s oldest Probus Club
Just over 18 years ago, Ros Turton and Judy Edgington were among the first women to be inducted into the then male-only Probus Club of West Gosford. In February 2007,…
Avoca paddlers win Patonga race on Broken Bay
Well done to Liv Manser and Jasper Hunter who brought it home for Avoca on Saturday.
Special film night at fun Haus Factory
Film lovers on the Central Coast are in for a treat when the Fun Haus Factory presents an inspiring evening of queer short films that celebrate powerful, diverse stories from…
Big year for Spices 29
Spices 29 Goan Indian Restaurant at Woy Woy has added two feathers to its cap so far this year. On Wednesday, August 13, the restaurant took out Precedent Productions’ Local…