Truck driver reported by other motorists
Reports by other motorists on the M1 Motorway of dangerous behaviour by a B-double truck driver led to his arrest for low-range drink driving. Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol responded to…
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Choose councillors wisely, urges Crouch
Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is calling on ratepayers of the Central Coast to choose wisely in the September 14 council election and said…
Fee-free TAFE courses open new pathways
Coinciding with national TAFE Day, Member for Dobell Emma McBride welcomed the news that more than 500,000 people have enrolled in a fee-free TAFE course across Australia. Fee-free TAFE removes…
Heatherbrae’s gluten-free pie a winner
Heatherbrae Pies Ourimbah has taken out the award for Best Gluten-Free Pie with its curry beef offering at the recent Great Aussie Pie Competition. More than 1,500 pies were entered…
Accolades for Seton Family Lawyers
Central Coast law firm, Seton Family Lawyers, has been recognised at the prestigious Australian Law Awards, taking home two major accolades, Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year and Wellness Initiative…
Here’s the list – meet your council candidates
Here is a full list of all candidates for Central Coast Council in the September 14 election, presented in each of the five wards. Coast Community News CCN made every…
Coast heads for the polls
In just two more days, residents will head for the polls to elect new councillors for Central Coast Council for the first time since 2017. The election follows years of…
Gala day at Empire Bay tennis club
Empire Bay Tennis Club will hold a gala day from 10.30am on Sunday, September 22. Clothing company Tennis Jewels will offer a selection of eight different fashion labels for women…
College $5M upgrade for more students
Mackillop Catholic College at Woongarrah will undergo a major building redevelopment of more than $5M to accommodate an increase in students and staff. Plans have been submitted to Central Coast…
Double win for Woy Woy’s Spices 29
It was doubly delicious for Woy Woy restaurant Spices 29 when it took out a 2024 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence as well as being named the most…
Nurses and midwives have had enough
Following a series of short rallies in recent months, Central Coast nurses and midwives carried out their first 12-hour strike from 7am on Tuesday, September 10, defying an Industrial Relations…
Ettalong proposal needs more consultation
I strongly object to the proposed licence of community land at Maitland Bay Dr and Hood St, Ettalong Beach, and request further community consultation before a decision is made. I’m…
Lion’s Roar takes Wyong Cup
John O’Shea is making the Wyong Leagues Group Wyong Cup his own, claiming his third feature in just four years on September 6. Lion’s Roar was the latest of O’Shea’s…
Don’t blame overseas students
Saying the housing shortage is caused by overseas students is like blaming the homeless for the shortage of housing. Politicians with five or six investment properties point the finger at…
Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail is back better than ever
The crowd pleasing Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail is back this October long weekend. Local organisers expect another great turnout for this year’s event thanks to the quality of the works…
Election material issue for Liberal branch president standing as an Independent
Compliance teams investigate complaints about election material.
Family of League bowls day a great success
Bowlers from far and near descended on Bateau Bay Bowling Club recently when the club hosted a Family of League bowls day. The charity day saw bowlers turn out in…
Boost for beer brewing business
A new light industrial complex is planned and an established beer brewing business is looking to value-add to its operations in the thriving North Wyong industrial and enterprise precinct. The…
New concierges for our hospitals
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is to receive four of 86 dedicated patient flow concierge officers to be rolled out at public hospitals across the state. The new officers…
Give water polo a try
If you were inspired by the Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers water polo teams at the Paris Olympics, why not give the sport a try yourself? Woy Woy Water Polo…