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….
in print
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…
New CEO for community council
Dr Penny Newson has been appointed inaugural chief executive officer of the Central Coast Community Council (CCCC). Having lived on the Central Coast for most of her life, Newson brings…
Man trapped as car hits tree
A man in his 20s was trapped in his car for some time following a single-vehicle accident near Wyee on July 25. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW…
‘Distressed’ Lucy Wicks asks for privacy
Former Federal Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks has asked for privacy following a revelation by Sydney radio station 2GB that she was behind a formal complaint against NSW MP Taylor…
It’s time to right some wrongs
Most Australians are not qualified to speak for the original inhabitants of this land. They have opinions but no experience of the misery, racism, pillage of their land, and many…
Historic plans give a glimpse of the past
What did Budgewoi and Long Jetty look like 100 years ago? The two Central Coast suburbs are among 400 regional towns across the state to have their historic plans digitised…
Tuggerah Tuffs get behind Guide Dogs support group
The Tuggerah Tuffs celebrated the 40th birthday of the Guide Dogs Central Coast Volunteer Support Group by handing over a cheque for $3,000. The Central Coast support group was formed…
Support group for sexual assault survivors
The Survivor Hub is set to open a new MeetUp location in Gosford in August. MeetUps are peer-led support groups and safe spaces where survivors of sexual assault can connect,…
Facelift for Deepwater Plaza
Woy Woy’s Deepwater Plaza, now under new ownership, is about to get a facelift with beautification work already underway. Upgrade works will include external repainting including the whale mural on…
Coastal Twist returns with a flourish
The Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts and Culture Festival is set to return from September 26-October 2 with seven days of fun, learning and surprises. The festival first exploded onto the…