Top three Summer reads
BOOK REVIEW – Julie Chessman reviews her top three Summer reads Summer reading means different things to different people. The most popular definition, and one the book industry uses is…
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Beefy birthday treat for cranky croc
Perhaps the world’s most famous reptile, Elvis the Crocodile, celebrated his 59th birthday early in the new year by chomping down on a quarter of a cow. The 4.75 metre,…
2024 in review – September
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. September As the September 14 local government election loomed the…
2024 in review – August
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. August Central Coast high jumper Nicola Olyslagers took silver medal…
Mariners welcome Logan Sambrook
The Central Coast Mariners have welcomed 16-year-old Joeys forward Logan Sambrook on a scholarship deal until at least the end of the 2025/26 season. Arriving on the Coast from Coffs…
Thank you to Adelene Village staff
Yet again I was privileged to observe, and participate in, our Christmas party at Adelene Independent Living Village, Wyoming. All members of the Adelene staff show so much love, respect,…
Motorcycle pursuit in Gosford ends in arrest
A man has been charged following a pursuit on the Central Coast on Friday, January 3. At about 1.20pm, officers attached to Police Transport Command were patrolling Mann St, Gosford,…
2024 in review – July
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. July Coast Shelter called for more registrations for its annual…
Ecovillage prepared for Summer fires
Narara Ecovillage has obtained a second fire trailer to help protect its 170 residents from possible Summer bushfires. With one Community Fire Unit (CFU) trailer in longtime operation, the village…
Special needs students program gets a big boost from locals
In a heartwarming show of community spirit, IGA Central Coast stores have stepped up with a generous $30,000 donation to the KareyandKareful Foundation’s Special Needs Students Reading Program. The funds…
Mysterious peacock death at Ourimbah – public assistance requested
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is appealing for information from the Central Coast community after a suspicious peacock death. On Thursday, January 2, the EPA received a report from…
2024 in review – June
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. June A unique cloud formation over the Central Coast had…
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match
A new matchmaking company will be launched on the Central Coast in February. Matchmaker & Co is an exclusive dating agency which blends relationship psychology, personality profiling and intuition to…
2024 in review – May
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. May A Walk for Women was held in Gosford calling…
Steer clear of bus and taxi only areas
Of recent times there have been more private cars transiting through the Burns Cres bus and taxi only area. Soon some pedestrians will be hit by one of those cars….
2024 in review – April
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. April Central Coast SES units received almost 600 requests for…
Kickstart the new year with Lehmo
Kickstart Summer@ The Art House with one of Australia’s most popular comedians – Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann. Jampacked with drama, music and comedy, this year’s program features a ton of acts…
Work on Terrigal Dr
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from this week on multiple intersections on Terrigal Dr between The Entrance Rd and Ocean View Dr at Terrigal. Work will take…
2024 in review – March
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. March Nicola Olyslagers won the world indoor high jump championship…
Off-duty police officer nabbed for speeding
An off-duty police officer caught speeding on the Central Coast was among thousands of drivers issued with infringements and charges statewide over the festive period. At about 5pm on Monday,…