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…
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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…
Library is a gem says National Trust director
“Renewal of Gosford Library needn’t be a costly exercise if the right people are engaged.”
Flooding prevention works at The Entrance channel
Central Coast Council will start pre-emptive flood works at The Entrance channel to help prevent flooding during significant weather events. Work on establishing a 10m-wide pilot channel will start on…
Saluting Service and open day at Toukley RSL
An exclusive event honouring the service and sacrifices of current and ex-servicemen and women, as well as their families, will be held at Toukley RSL Sub Branch on Sunday, March…
Coasties best second-hand shoppers in the state
No doubt about it – we Coasties love our second-hand shopping. The region recorded the most items sold and purchased in NSW during the recent Garage Sale Trail. Central Coast…
Shout out to Safe Haven in parliament
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch MP has spoken about the importance of the Gosford Safe Haven service in State Parliament, with the service supporting more than 1,600 visitors in 2024….
War of words over maternity services
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has hit back at claims by Liberal candidate for the seat Lucy Wicks that the Government has “ignored and neglected” the women of the…
Calling Coast CEOs to Take 3 for the Sea
Following the success of their previous CEO Clean-Ups, Take 3 for the Sea has announced they are coming to The Haven at Terrigal for their 2025 CEO Clean-Up. The event,…
Rabbit control program set for March
Central Coast residents have been advised to vaccinate pet rabbits prior to a wild rabbit control program set for March 3. Led by Greater Sydney Local Land Services, Central Coast…
Changed traffic conditions at Tuggerah
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from next week on the M1 Pacific Motorway for maintenance work to be carried out at Tuggerah. At least one northbound lane…
Thousands of Coast workers to lose out if penalty rates are cut
Unions NSW says thousands of Central Coast workers are set to suffer under proposed cuts to penalty rates for retail staff. The organisation, which advocates and campaigns for workers in…
Bowling club a tool in fight against loneliness
Every lost club, every closed hall, every bulldozed gathering space is another crack in our social infrastructure.
Apply for Anzac memorial scholarship tour
Applications are now open for up to 20 NSW students to participate in the annual Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship (PAMS) study tour, which will visit historic sites relating to Australia’s…
Behind the scenes look at Marine Rescue
Residents will have the chance to get a close-up look at Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes and find out more about the life-saving work the volunteers do on Saturday, March 1….
Coastal celebrations for the end of PEP-11
Save Our Coast will hold a sunset gathering at Ocean Beach Surf Club, Umina, on Saturday, March 1, to celebrate the historic success of its campaign to save the Central…
Locals seek ministerial support to plug dangerous mobile black spots
After more than a decade of frustration, the communities of Killcare, Wagstaffe and Pretty Beach have taken their battle for reliable mobile phone coverage straight to the Federal Minister for…
A welcome rate cut – but will it reach you?
EDITORIAL – For the first time in four years, the Reserve Bank has delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut, offering a glimmer of hope for thousands of mortgage holders across…
Stella turns 101
Here at Coast Community News, we were so excited to hear that long-time Woy Woy resident Stella McInnes was turning 101 that we announced it a month early. In fact…