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…
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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…
Central Coast says No to the Voice
The Central Coast has echoed the national and NSW results in the Voice referendum, delivering a decisive No vote on October 14. Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said the Government…
Great first round for cricket comp
Last season’s champs, The Entrance, defeated Lisarow Ourimbah in the first round of the Diggers at The Entrance 1st Grade Men’s Two Day Cricket Competition on October 14. The Entrance…
Barktober Dog Festival in Gosford
Get set for some doggie fun when Dogs in the Park presents the Barktober Dog Festival on the Gosford foreshore on Sunday, October 22. The fun will take place from…
Leading the way in window sustainability
PCW Commercial Windows is responding to consumer demand for sustainable products by providing a lower carbon aluminium option at no extra cost across its full range of residential and commercial…
Campaign aimed at safe drinking behaviour
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris is urging people to take heed of a State Government campaign aimed at educating both patrons and venue staff…
Mirandra named Local Hero of the Year
Mirandra Browne of The Entrance Food Hub has taken out Westfield Tuggerah’s Local Heroes Award for 2023, earning $20,000 for the community initiative. Judges said Browne brought joy to her…
New childcare centre at Ettalong
Plans for a childcare centre in a quiet residential area of Ettalong Beach are being considered by Central Coast Council. The proposed two-storey centre at 10 Lagoon St will cater…
Get ready for a hot, dry Summer
With a potentially dangerous bush and grass fire season on our doorstep, the State Government is urging communities on the Central Coast to start to plan and prepare to stay…
Major roadworks planned coastwide
There will be changed overnight traffic conditions from Sunday, October 15, at 21 separate sites across the Central Coast, including the M1 at Ourimbah, to carry out safety maintenance work….
Trivia night raises $4,000 for WIRES
In conjunction with Rotary Brisbane Water, Mitchell Gordon and Troy Dove held their sixth charity trivia night at Ettalong Diggers on September 21. About 120 guests attended the Central Coast…
Wendy Harmer launches autobiography at Wyong
In partnership with Words on the Waves, The Art House will host the book launch of Wendy Harmer’s autobiography, Lies My Mirror Told Me, and in true Harmer style, it’s…