Celebrating Science Week and Book Week
National Science Week, from August 12-20, is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and Central Coast Councils will mark the occasion with several events. Get along to the Bug…
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Paving the way for return of councillors
In less than 14 months’ time, councillors will return to the Central Coast – the first elected body to run the region since former councillors were suspended in October 2020…
Coast Shelter sleepout getting closer
With less than a month to go until the Coast Shelter Sleepout 2023, the call is out for more Coasties to sign up to take part in the event. More…
Passion for snakes dictates Dylan’s career path
Most kids dream of becoming firefighters or doctors, but for Dylan Wallis, his passion lies with snakes. From a young age, Wallis has been captivated by the slithering creatures and…
Meeting with Greater Cities Commissioner a positive step
The Central Coast Environmental Advisory Committee has held its first meeting with Greater Cities Commissioner for the Central Coast Robyn Parker in what members describe as a positive step. The…
Cycling to encourage organ donation
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Donation Specialist Coordinator Yoni Hope-Hodgetts will ride more than 500km during Donate Life Week (July 23-30) to emphasise the importance of becoming an organ…
Ben’s brave act leads to heartache
Ben and Cassie Terry, along with their three children, had just moved into their first home together at Chain Valley Bay when a fire broke out in their back neighbour’s…
Heart shooter calls it a day
After eight very successful seasons holding the shooting circle for Central Coast Heart, Madeleine Taylor has announced her retirement from Premier League Netball. The Opens Vice-Captain was the very first…
After hours medical centre set to close
The Woy Woy After Hours Medical Service, which has been providing GP services on weeknights and weekends for more than 50 years, is preparing to close its doors for the…
Our 400th edition hits the streets
AS we celebrate out 400th edition on July 27, meet the crew at Coast Community News (CCN), which brings you the latest local news in print and online every week….
Call for permanent fix to Waratah St
Residents of Waratah St, Bateau Bay, are calling for a permanent fix to the badly degraded road, amid safety concerns for children attending Bateau Bay Public School. They complained last…
After school program at marine discovery centre
The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) will run its after-school program again during term 3. Both exciting and educational, the program is conducted over five weeks and involves two…
$6M for Colongra Bay Sports Complex
The State Government has committed $6M for the planned Colongra Bay Sports Complex at Lake Munmorah. Preparations for the complex were completed in 2018-20 with Central Coast Council looking for…
Give input on proposed rental reforms
More than 35 per cent of Gosford residents are renters and they – as well as owners and industry – are being encouraged to make their views count on critical…
Being Jimmy Baxter a barrel of fun
Fiona Lloyd’s debut children’s novel, Being Jimmy Baxter, kicked off in style last Wednesday July 19, with a large crowd gathering at Bookface, Erina Fair. Interviewed by ABC’s Scott Levi,…
Upgrade for Aspect Central Coast school
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) celebrated new facilities at its Aspect Central Coast Senior College in Terrigal with an opening event on July 20. The school teaches an autism-specific tailored curriculum,…
Open day at East Gosford arts precinct
An Open Day will be held at the East Gosford Arts Precinct on Saturday, July 29. The family-oriented day will give residents an opportunity to get their hands dirty playing…
Art society’s winter exhibition
Coasties have just a few days to take in Central Coast Art Society’s Winter Exhibition. The exhibition will be at the Community Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery, from July 28-August 2,…
Youth teams still in running
The NBL1 East season is over, with the Crusaders men’s and women’s teams missing out on post-season basketball, but for the Crusaders Waratah Youth League teams the regular season is…
Ourimbah land returned to community
Ourimbah Region Residents Association (ORRA) has welcomed news that Central Coast Council is to buy back the site of the former Nissen Hut at Ourimbah from the University of Newcastle…