Lifejacket saves fisherman washed off rocks
A man was washed off rocks and fell 3m into the sea while fishing at Winnie Bay near Copacabana early on Saturday morning May 3. Fortunately, he was wearing a…
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New Marine Rescue base opens – with a new name
The new Marine Rescue NSW base at Point Clare has been officially opened and will now be known as Marine Rescue Brisbane Water. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch joined Marine…
Seeds of community connection planted at new garden
The seeds of sustainability and community connection were planted on Friday, May 9, as local residents gathered for the opening of the new Mannering Park Community Garden located in the…
Body found at Box Head after search for local woman
Emergency services have located a body believed to be that of a missing elderly woman from Ettalong, following a two-day search across southern Central Coast suburbs. The 79-year-old was last…
Quiet achievers helping to rehabilitate offenders
Nestled within Tuggerah Business Park lies Wyong Community Corrections, a space few Coasties know exists. However, quietly working behind the scenes are those dedicated to the not-so-tiny task of rehabilitating…
Two new playspaces on the way
Two new district-level playspaces are on the way, with construction progressing at Tuggerawong Rd and works at Illoura Reserve in Davistown scheduled to follow. Commencement of works follows the recent…
Dredging set to start on Ettalong channel
The Ettalong channel is set to be dredged in coming weeks, with the arrival of the dredge vessel planned for May 24, subject to weather, and dredging expected to take…
Sod turning ceremony on Saturday for Terrigal’s community garden
The community is invited to attend at the ceremony at noon behind the 50 Plus Centre in Duffys Rd.
Nutritious school lunches that don’t break the bank
As the cost-of-living crisis bites, packing a nutritious school lunch is tougher than ever. Ultra-processed snacks dominate shelves, but smart swaps can save money and boost children’s health. Box Divvy,…
Community not happy over location of proposed preschool
The Peninsula community is calling for more consultation on the proposed location of a new free preschool in the grounds of Umina Beach Public School. An announcement was made on…
A hard but healthy democracy on show
EDITORIAL The results of the May 3 Federal Election are now clear, and here on the Central Coast, all three key electorates; Dobell, Robertson and Shortland, have returned their sitting…
Call for Premier to declare a state of emergency
Council wants the Premier to declare a state of emergency due to coastal erosion across Central Coast beaches.
Mystery leads to search at Norah Head
Police are appealing for public assistance after a bag and fishing gear were located unattended on rocks at Norah Head on Sunday, May 4. At about 5.20am officers attached to…
Disturbing photos show why today’s council meeting was called
Councillors meet today to discuss giving beachfront owners free rein to protect their properties.
Local news must step up as world press freedom is in decline
Coast Community News is one of the survivors in Australia’s shrinking local regional news landscape, and we intend to build on that foundation by serving our community even more than…
McBride “humbled” to be re-elected
Re-elected to continue representing the people of Dobell at the May 3 Federal election, Emma McBride takes nothing for granted. First elected to the House of Representatives in 2016, McBride…
Council looks for feedback on draft plans
Central Coast Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plan and resourcing strategies are now on exhibition for community feedback until June 2. Council says the plans respond to…
Opposition to proposed Woolies development ramps up
More than 110 concerned residents gathered on Thursday, April 24, to protest a proposed Woolworths development which they say will pose a threat to the ecologically sensitive Kincumber Wetlands. Woolworths…
Local Labor landslide mirrors national result
The Labor party has retained all three Federal seats on the Central Coast, mirroring the national mood. The ALP received an increased primary vote in the electorates of Robertson, Dobell…
Gwandalan Lions mission to help remote Fijian community
While 3,187kms separate Gwandalan and Nubuyanitu in Fiji, a remarkable charity drive that saw a shipping container loaded with 6,500kg of pre-loved goods delivered to Nubuyanitu’s school has resulted in…