Jet ski-free area for Ettalong Beach
New waterway restrictions are to be introduced at Ettalong Beach, creating a Paddle Craft Only Area in response to community concerns about water safety. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said…
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El Lago residents to take legal action
Residents will be helped to apply to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal for action to help them.
Rail strike called off at 11th hour
Central Coast commuters and rail travellers can heave a sigh of relief with the train strike planned for Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, cancelled at the 11th hour….
Championing Central Coast voices – CCN’s adapting for the future
EDITORIAL As your trusted news source on the Central Coast, Coast Community News (CCN) has always been dedicated to delivering accurate, reliable and meaningful stories to our readers. Today, as…
Rail strike set to cripple network on Friday and Saturday
Local rail travellers and commuters are bracing for major disruptions with the Sydney rail network set to grind to a halt from early Friday until Sunday morning November 22-24 due…
Donate a gift this Christmas
With more families than ever facing challenges to put presents under the tree, The Salvation Army, Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank are calling on the community to spread some extra…
Council urged to reconsider toilet block demolition plan
Central Coast Councillor Corinne Lamont has called on Council staff to meet with Bateau Bay residents and Blue Lagoon Resort representatives to investigate options for repairing and upgrading a toilet…
Shearwaters wash up on Central Coast beaches again
Most years in late Spring Central Coast beaches become a resting place for hundreds of short-tailed shearwaters, or muttonbirds, which wash up exhausted and lifeless after their gruelling migration. Local…
Can the new Swansea dredge solve Central Coast issues?
Central Coast Council and the State Government are being urged to “seize a golden opportunity” to make use of the new $10M dredge being built for Lake Macquarie Council to…
Speaker of the House visits Gorokan
Speaker of the Federal Government House of Representatives Milton Dick was a special guest at Gorokan Public School on Friday, November 15. He was joined by Member for Dobell Emma…
Action plan for MacMasters Beach erosion
MacMasters Beach is increasingly at risk of severe erosion, making it a priority for action in the Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan (2017). Central Coast Council engaged coastal engineers…
Budding young artists showcased and supported
Forty-two young Central Coast artists received grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 at the annual Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Showcase Awards Day at Wagstaffe Hall on Sunday, November 10….
Lucy Wicks to stand again for Robertson
The Liberal Party has announced that former Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks will once again contest the seat in the federal government election to be held early in 2025. Wicks…
Maddison is state’s Young Australian of the Year
Maddison O’Gradey of Bateau Bay has been named the NSW Young Australian of the Year for 2025. Recipients for NSW were announced at a ceremony in Sydney on November 12…
Renewed call to shut down greyhound racing industry
The Greens are ramping up calls for the closure of the greyhound racing industry after 20 dogs were injured in a single meeting recently. Greens spokesperson for the Central Coast…
Firefighter memorial at Mangrove Mountain
Mangrove Mountain Rural Fire Brigade members officially opened their memorial garden earlier this month in memory of Life Member of the brigade, the late Phillip Williams. The garden was established…
NSW Drug Summit 2024 cause for concern
Joe Coyte, Executive Director of The Glen Group which operates the largest Aboriginal community-controlled drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in NSW, continues to express concern over the NSW Drug Summit…
Ettalong boat ramp set to close
Following safety concerns and community feedback, the Ettalong foreshore boat ramp at the end of Kourung Ave, Ettalong, will close from Monday, December 2. A Central Coast Council spokesperson said…
Turtle island a success already
A celebration of the turtle island which was launched at Springfield a month ago was held on Sunday, November 10, at the wetland. About 100 people enjoyed a free sausage…
Coast a dangerous place to live, says interim report
An interim report from a Citizens’ Inquiry into the health impacts of coal-fired power stations conducted recently at Budgewoi has found that the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie are dangerous…