Rabbit control program set for March
Central Coast residents have been advised to vaccinate pet rabbits prior to a wild rabbit control program set for March 3. Led by Greater Sydney Local Land Services, Central Coast…
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Changed traffic conditions at Tuggerah
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from next week on the M1 Pacific Motorway for maintenance work to be carried out at Tuggerah. At least one northbound lane…
Thousands of Coast workers to lose out if penalty rates are cut
Unions NSW says thousands of Central Coast workers are set to suffer under proposed cuts to penalty rates for retail staff. The organisation, which advocates and campaigns for workers in…
Chance for small businesses to win branding facelift
Kwik Kopy Australia, regarded as the leader in print, design and large-format marketing solutions, is giving away a transformative opportunity for small businesses to elevate their branding. Five lucky small…
Highest honour for motor car racing stalwart
Shelly Beach local Ross Forbes has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Motorsport Australia Service Star Award by Motorsport Australia for exemplary service to motorsport in Australia. He was presented with…
Spotlight on number one cancer in Australian children
The spotlight was well and truly shone on blood cancer on International Childhood Cancer Day, February 15, to raise awareness of the number one cancer in Australian children. It’s on…
Help in setting health goals
Central Coast residents who need help sticking to their 2025 health goals are being encouraged to access support from a free health coaching service. NSW Health’s Get Healthy Service offers…
Bowling club a tool in fight against loneliness
Every lost club, every closed hall, every bulldozed gathering space is another crack in our social infrastructure.
Apply for Anzac memorial scholarship tour
Applications are now open for up to 20 NSW students to participate in the annual Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship (PAMS) study tour, which will visit historic sites relating to Australia’s…
Young surf lifesavers shine
Young surf life savers from across the Central Coast braved a four-foot swell at Avoca Beach for the annual Branch Championships on the weekend of February 15-16. It was touch…
Behind the scenes look at Marine Rescue
Residents will have the chance to get a close-up look at Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes and find out more about the life-saving work the volunteers do on Saturday, March 1….
CEN calls for wetland masterplan as a priority
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is calling upon Central Coast councillors to defer approval of the Central Coast Airport Masterplan until they have fully protected Porters Creek Wetland and are…
Hold off on dropping paint cans to Buttonderry
Residents have been asked to temporarily hold off on disposing of paints and gas bottles through the Buttonderry Community Recycling Centre (CRC). The plea comes from Central Coast Council, following…
Coastal celebrations for the end of PEP-11
Save Our Coast will hold a sunset gathering at Ocean Beach Surf Club, Umina, on Saturday, March 1, to celebrate the historic success of its campaign to save the Central…
Sign up to keep in the loop during emergencies
Following the boil water Alert, people signed up for council’s emails and followed its Facebook page.
Locals seek ministerial support to plug dangerous mobile black spots
After more than a decade of frustration, the communities of Killcare, Wagstaffe and Pretty Beach have taken their battle for reliable mobile phone coverage straight to the Federal Minister for…
A welcome rate cut – but will it reach you?
EDITORIAL – For the first time in four years, the Reserve Bank has delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut, offering a glimmer of hope for thousands of mortgage holders across…
Black comedy sure to please
Katie is dead, but over a decade later she is still very much alive in the minds of the four women who witnessed her shocking death at book club. The…
Tribute show is simply the best
One of the world’s top Tina Turner tribute artists is set to play Avoca Beach Theatre in March. Rebecca O’Connor will have the theatre rocking with her show Simply the…
Stella turns 101
Here at Coast Community News, we were so excited to hear that long-time Woy Woy resident Stella McInnes was turning 101 that we announced it a month early. In fact…