Big month for Marine Rescue
Marine Rescue Central Coast recorded the second highest number of callouts throughout the Hunter-Central Coast area during July, according to figures released by Marine Rescue NSW headquarters. Seventy-two search and…
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Pay rise for early childhood workers
Early childhood educators on the Central Coast are set for a 15 per cent wage increase, along with their colleagues nationwide. The wage increase will be tied to a commitment…
Call to scrap “shameful Eraring deal”
The Greens NSW are calling for the deal to extend the life of Eraring power station to be scrapped, following claims that the Minns Labor Government distorted energy market modelling…
At 97, Lauri is a rock star gym junkie
Berkeley Vale’s Lauri Badge is a gym junkie, a committed member of Mingara One Fitness, obsessed with aqua aerobics and just turned 97. And he’s living proof that age is…
PEP11 companies ask Federal Court to force government decision
The PEP11 oil and gas project, an offshore exploration initiative off the Central Coast, has resurfaced as a significant environmental and political hot potato with the project’s proponents asking the…
Weekly dinner service for the needy
The Older Women’s Network Deepwater (OWN) has thrown its support behind a new weekly dinner service at Woy Woy for those experiencing hard times. The dinner is run by the…
Upgrade for Tascott station on track
Tascott will be the next Central Coast train station to receive a much-needed accessibility upgrade, with design and investigation work funded under the NSW Government’s $800M Safe and Accessible Transport…
Crime scene established following tobacco shop fire
A crime scene was established at Ettalong Beach on Friday, August 9, after a tobacco shop in Memorial Ave was gutted by fire in the small hours of the morning….
New horse shelters for Riding for the Disabled
The gentle natured horses at Riding for the Disabled’s Central Coast Centre will soon be well protected from adverse weather with new shelters being funded under the NSW Government’s 2023…
The unifying spirit of the Olympics here at home
As the world has gathered to witness the Paris Olympic Games, we are reminded once again of the unique power of this ancient Greek tradition to transcend borders, foster unity…
Breakthrough in funnel-web program
The Australian Reptile Park has hit a groundbreaking milestone in its ongoing funnel-web spider program. Spring has sprung early with a female funnel-web spider laying an egg sac a month…
‘Turf war’ fears on Peninsula
There are fears of a “turf war” escalating on the Peninsula following a ramraid at a newly opened tobacco shop at Ettalong Beach on August 6 followed up by a…
Impressive visitor growth boosts Coast economy
The Central Coast region experienced some extraordinary visitor economy growth rates in the past 12 months with visitor expenditure increasing more than 12 per cent on the previous year to…
Road safety grants on offer
Grassroots community groups across the Central Coast can now apply for a share in $400,000 in funding to promote safer road use. The NSW Government’s Community Road Safety Grants program…
Terrigal servo wants to open 24/7
But residents want to protect prime sleeping time.
It’s our 450th weekly print edition!
August 8 marks our 450th edition as Coast Community News continues to bring you all the latest local news online and in print every week. The company has seen some…
New playground on Spencer waterfront
The upgraded playspace at Spencer waterfront is now open, much to the delight of the local community which has campaigned for the playground since the new public amenities were finished…
Former politician, Land and Environment Court judge appointed to LPP
The new Local Planning Panel Chair was once the State’s Attorney General, when Neville Wran was Premier.
Marine Rescue Central Coast on the move
Volunteers at the Point Clare base of Marine Rescue Central Coast have relocated equipment in readiness for construction of a new building. The 60-year-old communications centre and the radio equipment…
New-look recreation precinct unveiled
Central Coast Council has officially opened the new and improved regional skatepark and BMX track at Umina’s Peninsula Recreation and Active Lifestyle Precinct. The $8M upgrade includes a new basketball…