Lifejacket saves fisherman washed off rocks
A man was washed off rocks and fell 3m into the sea while fishing at Winnie Bay near Copacabana early on Saturday morning May 3. Fortunately, he was wearing a…
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New Marine Rescue base opens – with a new name
Seeds of community connection planted at new garden
Body found at Box Head after search for local woman
Quiet achievers helping to rehabilitate offenders
Two new playspaces on the way
Dredging set to start on Ettalong channel
Sod turning ceremony on Saturday for Terrigal’s community garden
Nutritious school lunches that don’t break the bank
Community not happy over location of proposed preschool
The Peninsula community is calling for more consultation on the proposed location of a new free preschool in the grounds of Umina Beach Public School. An announcement was made on…
A hard but healthy democracy on show
EDITORIAL The results of the May 3 Federal Election are now clear, and here on the Central Coast, all three key electorates; Dobell, Robertson and Shortland, have returned their sitting…
Call for Premier to declare a state of emergency
Council wants the Premier to declare a state of emergency due to coastal erosion across Central Coast beaches.
Mystery leads to search at Norah Head
Police are appealing for public assistance after a bag and fishing gear were located unattended on rocks at Norah Head on Sunday, May 4. At about 5.20am officers attached to…
Disturbing photos show why today’s council meeting was called
Councillors meet today to discuss giving beachfront owners free rein to protect their properties.
Local news must step up as world press freedom is in decline
Coast Community News is one of the survivors in Australia’s shrinking local regional news landscape, and we intend to build on that foundation by serving our community even more than…
McBride “humbled” to be re-elected
Re-elected to continue representing the people of Dobell at the May 3 Federal election, Emma McBride takes nothing for granted. First elected to the House of Representatives in 2016, McBride…
Council looks for feedback on draft plans
Central Coast Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plan and resourcing strategies are now on exhibition for community feedback until June 2. Council says the plans respond to…
Opposition to proposed Woolies development ramps up
More than 110 concerned residents gathered on Thursday, April 24, to protest a proposed Woolworths development which they say will pose a threat to the ecologically sensitive Kincumber Wetlands. Woolworths…
Local Labor landslide mirrors national result
The Labor party has retained all three Federal seats on the Central Coast, mirroring the national mood. The ALP received an increased primary vote in the electorates of Robertson, Dobell…
Gwandalan Lions mission to help remote Fijian community
While 3,187kms separate Gwandalan and Nubuyanitu in Fiji, a remarkable charity drive that saw a shipping container loaded with 6,500kg of pre-loved goods delivered to Nubuyanitu’s school has resulted in…