Gosford cenotaph completed for 100th anniversary
Restoration work on the Gosford cenotaph was completed just in time for Anzac Day and the monument’s 100th anniversary. A collaboration between Gosford RSL, the NSW Government’s War Memorials Fund…
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Airport plan has six major flaws, says CEN
The masterplan for Central Coast Airport at Warnervale does not provide enough accurate or sufficient information for Central Coast Council or the community to make an informed decision about the…
Beach season officially over
Beach season has officially ended on the Central Coast, with flags taken down on Sunday, April 28. From Monday, April 29, the region’s beaches will be unpatrolled by Council lifeguards…
Mariners men sweep Newcastle Jets aside in F3 derby
The Central Coast Mariners men have pulled off yet another remarkable win, this time against their arch-rivals the Newcastle Jets in the last F3 Derby of the season. Football chronicles…
Disabled Surfers Association thanks two major sponsors
Adverse water conditions following torrential rain saw the season final Disabled Surfers event, scheduled for April 6 at Umina Beach, cancelled for safety reasons, with the organisation now looking forward…
Mariners women bow out of finals at Leichhardt oval
The Central Coast Mariners’ remarkable comeback season in the Liberty A-League concluded just shy of a storybook finish, with their semi-final journey ending in heartache. The match ended in a…
The fence is up – now for some shade
Central Coast Council agreed to build a fence after a petition containing 200 signatures called for safety features at the new park at Kariong. Coast Community News reported on the…
Protection works for Pearl Beach Lagoon
Central Coast Council is set to receive more than $100,000 from the State Government for coastal works at Pearl Beach Lagoon. The 2023-24 Coastal and Estuary Grants Management Program will…
Barry takes out Gosford Seniors Award
Meals on Wheels volunteer Barry Hyde has been named as the 2024 Gosford Seniors Award Winner, chosen from a number of high-calibre nominees. He has been helping to feed the…
Youth Week event a huge success
Coast Shelter’s free music and entertainment event at The Hive, Erina, as part of Youth Week was a huge success. Held on Thursday, April 18, the event saw live music…
Get set for Walk to School Day
The region’s Labor State MPs are urging Central Coast schoolchildren to get their walking shoes ready for action on Friday, May 10. MPs David Harris (Wyong), Liesl Tesch (Gosford), David…
Best of British coming to Ettalong Diggers
Get ready for London Calling, a new show on the road for fans of Queen, Led Zeppelin or Rod Stewart, coming to Ettalong Diggers on May 10. This tribute show…
The advantages of having pets at school
Kariong-based independent school Ngaruki Gulgul (NGC) is integrating animals into its alternative education program and held its first Pet Day on April 12. This follows a Royal Australian College of…
Place of refuge for Pearl Beach community
The Pearl Beach Memorial Hall has been upgraded to serve as a place of refuge in the advent of a bushfire. Pearl Beach Progress Association received $91,000 funding from the…
Banger Rebellion has arrived at Ettalong
A new mobile food truck located on The Esplanade at Ettalong Beach is fast becoming a popular culinary destination on the Peninsula. Owner David Sparkes is passionate about gourmet grilled…
Writers’ Festival presents free family fun day
The Words on the Waves Writers Festival is set to launch a new program, The Dip, which includes a free family fun day on Sunday, June 2. People attending will…
Have a say on how Council spends your money
Residents can have their say on how ratepayer dollars will be spent by Central Coast Council over the next year with the draft Operational Plan and Budget 2024-25 on public exhibition…
Warning not to block M1 safety ramps
Highway Patrol Police have issued an important safety ramp message after an incident on the M1 at Mooney Mooney. Police responded to an incident on the M1 near Mooney Mooney…
Signs are up, but no roadworkers in sight
I think it is high time that Central Coast Council removed the roadworks signs on Peats Ridge Rd. These signs have been there for at least three weeks, with no…
Outstanding achievement for Mounties Group
The Mounties Group has been announced as a finalist in all nine categories of the 2024 NSW Clubs and Community Awards showcasing the outstanding commitment the group has to giving…