Tony tends locks of four generations in one family
When so much bad news dominates the headlines, the story of a Long Jetty barber who cuts the hair of four generations in one family is definitely a feel-good story….
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Students treated to special rescue chopper visit
Green Point Christian College students were treated to a special visit by the region’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service recently. The visit was all thanks to Westpac and its school landing…
Coast Shelter Christmas appeal more critical than ever
With a staggering 55 per cent increase in demand for its services in the past financial year, Coast Shelter is urging the community to rally together for its 2024 Christmas…
More EV charging stations for Coast
The Central Coast is powering up with 17 new electric vehicle (EV) charger sites, featuring 30 ports to be installed across the region. The $20M EV Destination Charging grants program…
Yarn bombing draws attention to domestic violence
The Zonta Club Central Coast has co-ordinated a Yarn Bomb installation of colourful knitted wraps on trees in Gosford to draw attention to domestic and family violence. Zonta members have…
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…
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…