Ecovillage prepared for Summer fires
Narara Ecovillage has obtained a second fire trailer to help protect its 170 residents from possible Summer bushfires. With one Community Fire Unit (CFU) trailer in longtime operation, the village…
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Special needs students program gets a big boost from locals
In a heartwarming show of community spirit, IGA Central Coast stores have stepped up with a generous $30,000 donation to the KareyandKareful Foundation’s Special Needs Students Reading Program. The funds…
Mysterious peacock death at Ourimbah – public assistance requested
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is appealing for information from the Central Coast community after a suspicious peacock death. On Thursday, January 2, the EPA received a report from…
2024 in review – June
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. June A unique cloud formation over the Central Coast had…
2024 in review – May
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. May A Walk for Women was held in Gosford calling…
2024 in review – April
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. April Central Coast SES units received almost 600 requests for…
Work on Terrigal Dr
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from this week on multiple intersections on Terrigal Dr between The Entrance Rd and Ocean View Dr at Terrigal. Work will take…
2024 in review – March
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. March Nicola Olyslagers won the world indoor high jump championship…
Off-duty police officer nabbed for speeding
An off-duty police officer caught speeding on the Central Coast was among thousands of drivers issued with infringements and charges statewide over the festive period. At about 5pm on Monday,…
Take care on Avoca Dr
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Avoca Dr for the next four weeks. From Sunday, January 5, roadworks will be carried out at multiple intersections on Avoca Dr…
2024 in review – February
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. February It was announced that parking at Wyong Hospital would…
2024 in review – January
As the new year kicks off, we begin a series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. January After years of…
Festive fundraiser for sick kids
Residents of Selina Ave, Kariong, made the most of the festive season, raising a whopping $3,200 for Central Coast Local Health District paediatric wards. On December 21, residents held a…
NYE firebug arrested in Gosford
A man has been charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to trees in the popular Waterfront Park at Gosford straight after the 9 pm fireworks display on Tuesday, December…
Traffic changes on Henry Parry Dr
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Henry Parry Dr at East Gosford from January 5 to carry out work to improve line marking between Compton St, North Gosford,…
New best buds at reptile park
An adorable and surprising friendship has formed at the Australian Reptile Park between two of its newest residents. Despite being from different species, Honey the koala joey and Bucky the…
Sublime Summer on the Central Coast
EDITORIAL As Summer unfolds on the Central Coast, the region comes alive with the unmistakable buzz of the holiday season. Locals and visitors alike are drawn to our pristine beaches,…
Don’t build homes near ash dams: Future Sooner
Future Sooner has stepped up its call for a moratorium on new housing developments around ash dams, chimney stacks and contaminated land at Vales Point, Lake Munmorah/Colongra and Eraring coal-fired…
Fire destroys restaurant and apartment at Pearl Beach
A fire engulfed a popular restaurant at Pearl Beach late Saturday night, December, 28. The Amalfi restaurant and apartments on the Pearl Beach beachfront were fully gutted by the flames,…
Shot fired in Gosford
A man will face court today (December 30) after a shot was fired at a property in Gosford on Sunday, December 29. Police were called to a unit on Gertrude…