Picklum claims Tahiti Pro ahead of world title push
Shelly Beach surfer Molly Picklum has outclassed American rival Caitlin Simmers to win the Tahiti Pro, sealing a victory ahead of her world title campaign in Fiji later this month….
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Funding for community projects up for grabs
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan, Mannering Park and Summerland Point are encouraged to apply for up to $30,000 in funding through the Chain Valley Colliery…
Big Bike Film Night at Avoca
The Big Bike Film Night will screen at Avoca Beach Theatre on Friday, September 5, with a program celebrating cycling in all its glorious shapes and forms. Proclaimed as “a…
Why are 1000s of homes not occupied? – public inquiry anyone
I have read that we need more homes for people to live in. So I ask why are there 164,000 homes not occupied in the Sydney and Newcastle basin? It…
Pioneer Dairy Wetlands restoration complete
More than 5,000 trees and shrubs have been planted by the community over six years to support swift parrot habitat at Pioneer Dairy Wetlands, with the final planting celebrated on…
Teen charged over liquor thefts
Tuggerah Lakes Police District have charged a teen over a string of alleged retail thefts. On Tuesday, August 12, officers from the Proactive Crime Team at Tuggerah Lakes Police District…
Highlighting the importance of first aid for snake bites
In celebration of National Science Week, the Australian Reptile Park has conducted an experiment that’s both fascinating and frightening. To showcase the deadly power of tiger snake venom, the Park…
Diverse creative art projects win coveted commissions
Five local artists from diverse creative disciplines have been awarded commissions through Central Coast Council’s Creative Art Central program. The 2024-25 round of commissions offer collaborative opportunities for the community…
Ghost Cities by Siang Lu
BOOK REVIEW Ghost Cities is a dazzling, genre-defying novel by Chinese Malaysian Australian author Siang Lu. Published in April 2024 and awarded the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award in July 2025, it has…
Black Wolf does its bit for mental health
Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid joined Special Envoy for Men’s Health Dan Repacholi on a visit to Erina’s Black Wolf Collective recently to highlight its charity fundraising. The…
Celebrate locals during National Science Week
EDITORIAL As National Science Week unfolds across Australia, Coast Community News takes the opportunity to reflect not only on the remarkable outcomes of scientific inquiry but on the very process…
Take care around level railway crossings
Regional motorists are being urged to obey the rules and stay safe around level crossings, after joint enforcement in regional areas resulted in 80 driver fines for ignoring signals about…
Coastability awards 2025 scholarships
Recipients of CoastAbility’s academic and sporting scholarships for 2025 were announced at a recent awards night. The scholarships are awarded to young people who are living with a physical disability…
Arboretum needs volunteers
Pearl Beach Arboretum is looking for volunteers to help out at working bees held on the third Sunday of each month, with the next one set for Sunday, August 17,…
Australian Bee Gees Show plays Laycock St
Fresh from celebrating 14 years and over 4,000 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip, the Australian Bee Gees Show is headed for Laycock St Community Theatre on Sunday, August…
Two charged with drug supply offences
Two women have been charged with alleged drug supply offences after being apprehended at Wyong following an extensive investigation by Northern Region police. In July 2025, the Hunter Region Enforcement…
Have your say on future of Ourimbah land
Central Coast Activists are urging residents to have their say on the future of a block of land at Ourimbah amid fears it could be turned into a carpark. The…
Fashion Thrift Society heads for Terrigal
The Central Coast is about to host a unique global event that’s being hailed as the world’s largest fashion market. Fashion Thrift Society (FTS) is bringing its touring extravaganza to…
Gosford Bowling Club land reclassified by council will allow it to be sold
The reclassification makes it easier for council to sell or lease these 10 blocks of land.
Hopes are high for library’s future
Two Liberal, One Team Central Coast, one independent and two Labor councillors have voted unanimously to save the current Gosford Library from demolition. The six councillors make up the Library…