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…
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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…
Shocking defeat to Western Sydney
In a disheartening home game on Saturday, February 22, the Central Coast Mariners suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Western Sydney Wanderers at Industree Group Stadium in…
No more train disruptions before July
After weeks of delays on the rail network, Central Coast commuters can relax a little with no more industrial action to occur before July. Rail passengers have experienced train cancellations…
Reid launches re-election campaign
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has officially launched his 2025 re-election campaign, with hundreds of Central Coast and local, state, and federal representatives joining in. Reid took the seat…
Women’s health forum helping to form policy
The second Central Coast Women’s Health Forum was held at Erina on February 18, with more than 150 attending. Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid was joined at the…