Empire Bay a winner whatever the election outcome
Empire Bay is set to be a winner in this year’s Federal election, no matter who takes government. With an election date expected to be announced imminently, the Liberal Party…
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Election countdown begins on the Coast
EDITORIAL While the Prime Minister has yet to call the next Federal Election, the latest it can be held is May, and here on the Central Coast, the race is…
SES honours its stalwarts
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers from the Central Coast received awards for their steadfast dedication and ongoing service to their communities on Monday evening, February 24. A ceremony…
Will interest rate cut affect the election?
The Reserve Bank’s recent cut in interest rates is likely to have only a minimal effect on the Federal election, according to many pundits. The rates were cut to 4.1%…
Road improvements for Empire Bay
The Federal Government is set to deliver $15M over two years to plan for better and safer road connections in Empire Bay. The Empire Bay Drive Intersection Strategy – Planning…
Up in arms over proposed Kincumber development
Residents are already galvanised in opposition to a development proposed by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) in Carrak Rd, Kincumber, before a development application has even been lodged…
Nominate an outstanding older person
People living in The Entrance electorate are being encouraged to recognise an outstanding older person in their community by nominating them for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards….
Changed conditions on Wyong M1 off-ramp
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from next week on the M1 Pacific Motorway northbound off-ramp to Wyong Rd (Tuggerah Interchange) for essential maintenance work at Tuggerah. The…
The issues which will influence our votes
With Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expected to announce a date for this year’s Federal election any day now, Coast Community News will provide ongoing stories on the candidates for local…
Warnervale airport Masterplan adopted
History was made on Tuesday night.
The airport has a Masterplan.
Help clean up Ourimbah State Forest
Volunteers are being asked to pull on a pair of gloves to help clean up Ourimbah State Forest on Sunday, March 2. Organised by the Forestry Corporation, the NSW and…
Animal studies training centre opens
The new $4.9M Animal Studies Training Centre at TAFE NSW Wyong has been officially opened. Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education Steve Whan dropped by to join Minister for…
Ombudsman weighs in on Kariong development controversy
The NSW Ombudsman is investigating claims that the Department of Housing and Industry (DPHI) published misinformation on its website regarding a controversial development at Kariong. Community group Coast Environmental Alliance…
Country music community celebrates Joy’s 100th
It was a very special 100th birthday for Joyce Timewell on February 16 as she celebrated it with her friends from the Central Coast Country Music Association (CCCMA) at Halekulani…
Urgent need for funnel-web spiders
The Australian Reptile Park is in desperate need of more live funnel-web spider donations. More live funnel-web spider donations are urgently needed before the breeding season ends to sustain the…
Man rescued from tall ship near Patonga
On Thursday afternoon February 20 Broken Bay Water Police were called to a medical emergency near Patonga on the Hawkesbury River. But this was no ordinary rescue. Police were confronted…
Liberal candidates for Dobell and Shortland
The Liberal Party has announced its candidates for the seats of Dobell and Shortland in the coming Federal election. Brendan Small will take on sitting Member for Dobell Emma McBride…
Tammy named Terrigal woman of year
Tammy Jackett from Wiseberry Peninsula Real Estate has been announced as the 2025 Terrigal Local Woman of the Year at an afternoon tea celebration hosted by Member for Terrigal Adam…
Peacock deaths explained
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) suspects the reckless misuse of pesticides is the cause of six recent peacock deaths at Ourimbah, after toxicology reports identified two chemicals ingested by…
Police and youth services show up in Terrigal
Officers from the Mounted Police and Regional Youth Support Service (RYSS) attended Terrigal on Sunday, February 23, as part of a high-visibility presence around the area. The purpose of the…