Ryan claims provincial championships in breakthrough win
Wyong trainer Sara Ryan has landed the biggest win of her young career, taking out the $1M Provincial Championships Final at Royal Randwick on Saturday, April 13. Her five-year-old gelding,…
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Ivona Rose to feature on Sounds of the Coast
Ivona Rose is ready to take to the airwaves on Coast FM’s Sounds of the Coast. Originally from Krakow Poland, Rose migrated to Australia as a political refugee and now…
Honouring our servicemen and women
As Anzac Day rapidly approaches, RSL Sub-Branches across the Coast are in preparation for the day, set to honour our forebears who gave their lives to ensure the freedom we…
Win tickets to the Central Coast Edible Garden Trail!
Want to explore the region’s most inspiring sustainable gardens? Coast Community News is giving away three double passes to the 2025 Central Coast Edible Garden Trail, happening May 3–4. Discover…
Goosybumps kickstarts long weekend
Before the Easter egg hunts and family picnics take over, kick start your long weekend with an outrageous and beloved variety night at the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford. The…
Road to Cedar Brush Creek open again
Brush Creek Rd at Cedar Brush Creek is open to traffic again after significant roadworks but there will be temporary road closures along Wisemans Ferry Rd for ongoing road restoration….
Spencer to host Voices from the Secret River
Enjoy lunch, or maybe a river cruise in Spencer on Sunday, April 27, before joining historians, maritime investigators and raconteurs at an afternoon symposium about trading vessels along the Hawkesbury…
New social hub at Tuggerah
Growing NDIS provider Sirv is set to launch a new Central Coast Social Hub designed to foster creativity, connection and inclusion for people with disability. The hub will officially open…
Cop charged over alleged threat
A police officer has been suspended with pay after being charged over an alleged intimidation offence at Erina. On Monday, November 18, 2024, officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District…
An evening without Kate Bush
An Evening Without Kate Bush – a dedication to one of the most influential voices in pop music – will play at The Art House, Wyong, on May 8. Performed…
Get involved in Council events
Central Coast Council is calling on event organisers and businesses to bring their creativity and expertise to the region, with funding available for five community events in The Entrance and…
Marine Rescue ramps up for Easter
With increased boating activity expected on waterways over Easter, Marine Rescue NSW has stationed 795 highly skilled volunteers across all eight Central Coast/Hunter units ready to respond to boaters needing…
Avoca pathway funding on the table
If re-elected on May 3, the Labor Party will deliver $2.1M towards the construction of the Beaches Shared Pathway at Avoca Beach. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the…
Pledge to expand urgent care clinics
A re-elected Labor Government will deliver more funding to the Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Lake Haven and Charlestown to boost their capacity to treat more patients. The Lake Haven…
Sports funding promise from Libs
The Liberal Party has committed $3.5M to deliver upgrades to grassroots sporting facilities across the Central Coast if elected on May 3. This will include $1.8M to redevelop amenities at…
Conroy pledges to boost Budgewoi sporting clubs
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will back Budgewoi sporting clubs with a $360,000 investment in local playing fields. Labor Member for Shortland Pat Conroy has announced this election commitment would…
Winched to safety in sea rescue
Westpac rescue helicopter was called to an emergency in the Forresters Beach/Wamberal area on Tuesday, April 15, to assist in the search for a person in the water. The chopper…
Ban lithium battery-powered EVs on public transport
The news carries many stories about the disastrous fires caused by lithium batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and electrical grid supplemental power units. Many have seen the explosive fires…
Coast gears up for Anzac Day
Sub-Branches all over the Central Coast are gearing up for this year’s Anzac Day services, with thousands of people expected to participate regionwide. One of the Coast’s largest and best…
Top-notch rugby in round two
Round 2 in the WLG Central Coast Rugby competition Premier 1 on April 12 saw the Razorbacks trounce Warnervale 62-7, Avoca Beach account for Gosford/Kariong 33-15, Terrigal beat Northlakes/The Bay…