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…
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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…
Boost for ambulance service on the Coast
Nine new NSW Ambulance paramedics in training are coming to the Central Coast following their official induction ceremony at the State Operations Centre in Sydney on Friday, February 7. It…
Volunteer JPs are in high demand on the Coast
The NSW Justices Association is inviting volunteers to join the Central Coast team on one of the Community JP Desks. Central Coast Justices of the Peace will hold their next…
Police Commander clarifies crime data causing concern
Brisbane Water Police District Commander, Superintendent Darryl Jobson, will be attending a community meeting on Sunday, March 9 to provide information about police activities to prevent, disrupt and respond to…
Family in black hole after phone line cut
The problem began when communication lines were damaged during road works. That was almost two weeks ago.
Umina house fire sparks battery warning
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) believes a lithium-ion battery caused a house fire at Umina on Monday morning, February 17, which left a man seriously injured with burns and two…
Government fights to keep bank branches open
With many bank branches closing on the Central Coast in recent years, Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has welcomed a commitment from the major banks secured by the Federal…
Coasties urged to be bus aware
Busways is reminding the Central Coast community to behave safely on and around buses during the 10th annual Transport for NSW Bus Safety Week, which runs from February 17-23. Head…
More train chaos this week
Thousands of Central Coast commuters have been warned to prepare for commuter chaos this week with continued strike action expected across the rail network. While the network was running close…
New cafe builds employability skills for young locals
A new cafe at The Entrance will provide a launching pad for young locals to move through their personal challenges and build real-world employability skills. Situated in the grounds of…
Crucial learning program on lookout for volunteers
One of The Smith Family’s most important programs, the Learning Hubs, is on the lookout for eight volunteers to help out at two of its Central Coast clubs, located in…
Centenarians (almost) celebrate 77 years of marriage
At 99 and 100 years old, Irene and Neville Keen aren’t just defying the odds, they’re making history with what it means to grow old together. Married for an incredible…