School site challenged to save Charmhaven bush
The location of a new $425M school at Charmhaven is being challenged by community groups because of its high-value biodiversity including an orchid found nowhere else in the world. Biodiversity…
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Major boost for Delta Laboratories
Delta Laboratories at Somersby has received $25,000 through the Federal Government’s Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Program. The major medical and cosmetic manufacturing business employs more…
Boost for early childhood sector
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch says a boost of more than $12M to the state’s early childhood workforce is “fantastic” news for those wanting to enter the sector. Tesch said…
Shout out to carers
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said National Carers Week (October 15-21) with this year’s theme, Millions of Reasons to Care, was an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the vital work…
Elsie’s the best Kindy speaker on the Coast
Elsie Kendall is only six but is already conquering the art of public speaking. The Umina Beach Public School student recently beat hundreds of students across the region to take…
Don’t rezone land until after Council elections: CEN
The Community and Environment Network (CEN) is calling on Central Coast Council to defer its Draft Deferred Matters Lands Planning Proposal until after next year’s local government elections. CEN Chair…
Beer truck fire causes traffic gridlock
In the early hours of Saturday morning, October 14, multiple emergency services rushed to a truck fire northbound on the M1 Pacific Motorway just south of the Morisset interchange. Upon…
Poll on Austin Butler Reserve sale finally open
The online community poll on the future of Austin Butler Reserve at Woy Woy is now available until November 13. The contentious issue has been attracting a great deal of…
Woolworths backs Variety
Woolworths customers across the Central Coast will have the chance to donate to children’s charity Variety for the rest of the month in the supermarket’s annual Small Change Appeal. During…
Little Rippers rally for Redkite
Nathan Jepson of Forresters Beach is set to become a hairless hero when he waxes his back to raise funds and awareness for Redkite’s You Little Ripper campaign. Funds raised…
Grand dame of folk comes to Woy Woy
The grand dame of Australian folk music comes to the Peninsula on October 29, when the Troubadour Folk Club presents Judy Small and Anousha Victoire in concert at Everglades Country…
Country fair comes to Mangrove Mountain
The annual, fun-filled Mangrove Mountain & Districts Country Fair returns on Saturday, October 21, with a range of activities for the whole family. The Fair was started by the local…
Garage Sale Trail returns in November
It’s time to register your garage sale and block out the calendar for two big weekends this November, as the Garage Sale Trail returns to the Central Coast. Garage Sale…
Leave our green space alone
To the owners of Deepwater Plaza and their tenant Woolworths: hands off “green” public land in Woy Woy CBD. Commission a more responsible consultant to solve your claimed problems. Redevelop…
Lakes Festival set to make a splash
The Lakes Festival is set to once again make a splash across the entire Central Coast from November 3-12. The huge 10-day celebration of the region’s waterways includes more than…
Disabled surfing needs volunteers
Following a successful 2022-23 season, the Disabled Surfers Association Central Coast is looking to rebuild its volunteer base and will hold a free training day on November 25 at Umina…
New book chronicles Mariners’ success
For the first time in the history of the A-League Men’s soccer competition, a new book takes a look inside a championship winning season. The Vibe Manager – Inside the…
Free course to learn mindfulness
A free online course to learn mindfulness skills will start on October 26. It is being run by Suzie Brown of Narara Ecovillage who has been teaching mindfulness meditation for…
Good handling of referendum debate
I would like to congratulate the Coast Community News for its handling of the referendum debate. By allowing both sides to have their say (you) demonstrated that it is possible…
Man’s body found in car at Umina Beach
A police investigation is underway after a man’s body was found in a car parked at Umina Beach on Monday morning, October 16. Emergency services were called to a carpark…