Power of enduring love
This Valentine’s Day, amidst the chocolates and roses, four couples at Alino Living’s Killarney Court facility at Killarney Vale offered a heartwarming reminder that love truly knows no bounds. Their…
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Criticism of sewer connection survey
Residents living without being connected to the Coast’s water and sewer services are critical of a Council survey they were asked to complete, saying it is biased and misleading. One…
Rugby league trial game a debacle
The trial game debacle that was Souths versus Manly at Gosford Stadium on Sunday, February 11, was a travesty to both the game and the thousands of rugby league supporters…
Council’s latest DA briefs
Forward planning for air show An application has been lodged with Central Coast Council for Paul Bennet Airshows to continue staging the annual air show at Central Coast Airport at…
Stunning exhibition of Australia’s first African settlers at regional gallery
Atong Atem’s exhibition Banksia will be on show at Gosford Regional Gallery from February 24 to April 15. As part of the Hometown series, the exhibition, visiting from Melbourne’s MARS…
Upgrade for Wamberal playspace
Central Coast Council is set to receive $60,000 towards the renewal of the Wamberal Memorial Hall playground thanks to the NSW Government as part of the $37.2M Local Small Commitments…
Highway upgrade at Kariong Hill
The Central Coast Hwy at Kariong Hill is set for a major upgrade this month. The NSW Government is providing $2.5M from the Safer Roads Program to upgrade a section…
Helping Coasties buy their first home
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme has helped more than 1,500 people on the central Coast into their first home since May 2022. More…
Upgrades for 10 playspaces
Ten locations across the Central Coast are receiving playspace upgrades, making way for improved and accessible play areas. Upgrades totalling $1.1M began in February and are estimated to be complete…
Teens charged after police chase stolen car
Charges have been laid following the arrest of seven teenagers aged 15 to 17 after three vehicles were allegedly stolen and a police car was rammed on the Central Coast….
Calling aspiring young photographers
If you’re a young aspiring photographer with a keen eye and a love for the world around you, Central Coast Council would love to see your work. Entries for the…
Plan for affordable rentals in Woy Woy
A new project by Pacific Link Housing at Woy Woy will increase affordable smaller units which are scarce in the private rental market. According to 2021 Census information the Woy…
Honouring women’s defence force service
What began as a simple exercise on the Central Coast has grown into a major exhibition featuring female veterans, now on show at the Anzac memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney….
Major boost for Naughty Noodle
The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus is set to receive $75,000 with the NSW Government confirming its election commitment for a permanent venue to support the organisation’s activities and to support…
Movie launch fundraiser – One Love
The Rotary Club of Erina will host the Central Coast launch of the acclaimed film One Love at Avoca Beach Theatre on Thursday, February 15. One Love tells the story…
Four more locals receive Australia Day honours
Four more Central Coast residents have been recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours Awards for their service to various associations and organisations. Coast Community News reported previously that eight…
Big wins in second day of Round 8 cricket
The second day of play in Round 8 of the Central Coast cricket competition saw wins for The Entrance, Kincumber Avoca, Terrigal Matcham, Northern Power and Southern Spirit in the…
Major award for Tuggerah gymnastics club
Tuggerah’s United Gymnastics Academy has won a prestigious award at the Gymnastics NSW Annual Awards. The local gymnastics club has brought home the coveted title of 2023 Gymnastics for All…
Making The Entrance channel ‘flood ready’
With the end of the busy Summer holiday period, and the departure of migratory Little Terns from the Karagi sand spit, Central Coast Council is set to commence the next…
Homelessness on the rise
The Central Coast has made a list of the top 10 homelessness hotspots in the state, with the number of homeless in the region rising by 86 during the 2022-23…