SES honours its stalwarts
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers from the Central Coast received awards for their steadfast dedication and ongoing service to their communities on Monday evening, February 24. A ceremony…
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Will interest rate cut affect the election?
The Reserve Bank’s recent cut in interest rates is likely to have only a minimal effect on the Federal election, according to many pundits. The rates were cut to 4.1%…
Stars of the Central Coast line-up named
Well-known local chef Daniel Abou Chedid and Ettalong Diggers wonder woman Kim Cole are just two of the locals who have signed up to take part in this year’s Stars…
Local leadership specialist a finalist in world awards
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day with the theme Accelerate Action, March Forward, local leadership development specialist Suzy Miller has been recognised on the global stage as a finalist…
Come From Away set for Red Tree Theatre
The Red Tree Theatre at Tuggerah is set to present the NSW community theatre premiere of the internationally acclaimed musical Come From Away from March 7-23. Come From Away tells…
Road improvements for Empire Bay
The Federal Government is set to deliver $15M over two years to plan for better and safer road connections in Empire Bay. The Empire Bay Drive Intersection Strategy – Planning…
New home for Six String Brewing
Six String Brewing, a pioneer of the local craft beer scene, has opened the doors to its new venue at The Sawmill, marking an exciting new chapter in its 12-year…
More protection for strata residents
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the passage through the NSW Parliament of legislation improving the way strata communities operate. The new legislation will ensure increased transparency and accountability…
Airport masterplan a waste of money
Central Coast Council’s decision to approve an Airport Masterplan requiring the “investment” of tens of millions of dollars is a colossal waste of ratepayers money. Even if the optimistic estimates…
Woolworths expands Quiet Hour
Most Woolworths stores on the Central Coast will expand their low-sensory Quiet Hour to five days a week. The experience is designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers…
Return of Comedy for a Cause
The Rotary Club of Gosford City has announced the return of its much-loved charity event, Comedy for a Cause, for the third consecutive year. Taking place on March 7 at…
Central Coast One Walk raises money for diabetes research
The Central Coast One Walk, a major fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), will be on again this year in April 6 along the Davistown waterfront. The One…
Legal action over The Entrance Azzuro Blu building
Discussion on how best to go forward is best conducted on a confidential basis, said council.
Up in arms over proposed Kincumber development
Residents are already galvanised in opposition to a development proposed by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) in Carrak Rd, Kincumber, before a development application has even been lodged…
Nominate an outstanding older person
People living in The Entrance electorate are being encouraged to recognise an outstanding older person in their community by nominating them for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards….
Changed conditions on Wyong M1 off-ramp
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from next week on the M1 Pacific Motorway northbound off-ramp to Wyong Rd (Tuggerah Interchange) for essential maintenance work at Tuggerah. The…
The issues which will influence our votes
With Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expected to announce a date for this year’s Federal election any day now, Coast Community News will provide ongoing stories on the candidates for local…
We will bid to be a Rugby World Cup training base
The Rugby World Cup comes to Australia in 2027 – and we could host a training camp.
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabiel Garcia Marquez
BOOK REVIEW – I recently re-read the cult classic novel One Hundred Years of Solitude (Cien años de), written in 1967 by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez, after seeing that…
Warnervale airport Masterplan adopted
History was made on Tuesday night.
The airport has a Masterplan.