2024 in review – October
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. October Surf season launched on the Central Coast and organisers…
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Are you the Coast’s newest millionaire?
The search is on for an Erina resident or visitor who has scored more than $2.1M in the Saturday Lotto draw of January 4. The mystery ticket holder held one…
Peace-shattering hoons targeted
Residents have had enough of hoon vehicle behaviour at the intersection of Patonga Rd and Pearl Beach Dr over recent weeks. The two seaside villages are small, friendly, caring communities…
Beefy birthday treat for cranky croc
Perhaps the world’s most famous reptile, Elvis the Crocodile, celebrated his 59th birthday early in the new year by chomping down on a quarter of a cow. The 4.75 metre,…
2024 in review – September
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. September As the September 14 local government election loomed the…
2024 in review – August
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. August Central Coast high jumper Nicola Olyslagers took silver medal…
Motorcycle pursuit in Gosford ends in arrest
A man has been charged following a pursuit on the Central Coast on Friday, January 3. At about 1.20pm, officers attached to Police Transport Command were patrolling Mann St, Gosford,…
2024 in review – July
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. July Coast Shelter called for more registrations for its annual…
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…
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…