Fee-free TAFE could be at risk
The fee-free TAFE scheme established by the federal Labor government two years ago could be axed if the Labor Party loses the next election, say Local MPs Dr Gordon Reid…
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Real investigation needed on future of library
The proposed demolition of the iconic Sydney School Gosford Library building in Kibble Park is a short-sighted act of vandalism that will leave a lasting scar on our town. This…
McDonald’s champions inclusivity
As the world marked International Day of People With a Disability on December 3, McDonald’s restaurants reflected on more than 40 years of working with service providers such as JobSupport,…
Vandals attack yarn bomb installation
Members of Zonta Club Central Coast are reeling following the vandalisation of their Yarn Bomb installation on the Gosford waterfront, which aims to draw attention to domestic and family violence….
Young minds explore maths and future careers
Five of the Central Coast’s most inquisitive young minds explored how maths can shape their future career at the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Challenge held in Newcastle recently. The…
Star 104.5’s Matty’s amazing run for men’s mental health
Co-host of Star 104.5’s Gina and Matty Breakfast show, Matty Baseley, recently completed an extraordinary 30km run while broadcasting live on air, raising an incredible $18,000 for men’s health charity…
Police on lookout for stolen boat
Lake Macquarie Police are investigating the theft of a trailer and vessel from Morisset at about 9.30am on November 23. The 2020 silver homemade aluminium boat trailer is NSW registered…
Flautist Emma takes out scholarship
Gosford High School flautist Emma Deed has won the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music’s prestigious 2025 Allen Family Senior Scholarship. Year 10 student Emma, who studies flute at the Con…
Knock down the library
Why do some people want to save Gosford library (CCN 466)? It’s been years since the Brisbane Water County Council building and clock tower was heritage listed and look at…
Why no vapes crackdown?
The last time I checked, vapes can only be sold at pharmacies with a prescription. So why is a shop blatantly advertising them on Mann St, Gosford? Even more bizarre,…
Democracy in action interesting to behold
Democracy in action is what (Coast Community News) Managing Editor David Abrahams said we saw in the Council chambers at the (November 26) meeting. (Editorial CCN 465). Yes, of course,…
Nurses deserve pay rise
Nurses deserve a wages boost. Politicians on $300,000 or more have grown accustomed to staple living conditions. This tranquil mode of existence is rare in the lives of most low-paid…
We must retain the library
As someone who was born and raised on the Central Coast, and as a lifetime user of the library, I abhor this obsessive push by Council staff and influential developers…
Mariners stumble at home in 4-0 ACL loss to Yokohama
The Central Coast Mariners’ struggles in the 2024-25 AFC Asian Champions League Elite continued with a 4-0 defeat to Yokohama F. Marinos at Industree Group Stadium on Tuesday night, December…
Coast takes bronze in interbranch championships
Challenging conditions faced the swimmers of the Central Coast Interbranch Team who contested the NSW Interbranch Championships at Cape Hawke over the weekend November 29-December 1. The team of 40,…
Meals on Wheels spreads Christmas cheer
Over 25 clients attended a heartwarming Christmas party at Meals on Wheels Central Coast’s Bateau Bay Community Restaurant on Tuesday, December 3. The annual event is eagerly anticipated each year…
Catch Katchafire at Drifters Wharf
Twenty years after its original release, Katchafire began working on an epic project to revive their Revival album with the first taste, Seriously (Revived Version), out now. The band has…
Christmas fun in region’s north
Member for Wyong David Harris has encouraged residents to attend Christmas events to be held across his electorate. “As we reach the end of another busy year, I would like…
Anthology comes to life at Red Tree Theatre
Acclaimed Central Coast based playwright and director Joshua Maxwell will bring an anthology of short plays, Liminal, to life on stage for the first time at Red Tree Theatre. The…
Tipper truck with fiery load
Multiple fire crews came to the rescue last Friday, November 29, when a tipper truck had to spill its load onto the road after it had caught alight. Emergency services…