Rotary club Tubs for Taree project a huge success
Kincumber Rotary Club and several others in District 9685 participated in a hugely successful project to collect essential food and personal items for families impacted by recent flooding in Taree….
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Technology upgrades for Gosford carpark
Central Coast Council is continuing to progress technology upgrades for the Gosford City Carpark in Baker St, with the view to make parking more accessible and extending opening hours on…
Special insight for young leaders
Layne Paull of North Avoca recently participated in the 2025 National Leadership Forum in Canberra. The four-day conference for young Australian and emerging Pacific leaders focused on values-driven leadership, connection…
New playspace at Tuggerawong ready for outdoor fun
A new playspace on the former community hall site at Tuggerawong is now ready for outdoor fun for children of all ages. The new district-level playspace has transformed the area at…
Warm blankets give comfort to those in need
With demand for winter warmers increasing, a $20,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF) to Warm Blankets for Everyone has helped provide more than 1,800 high-quality blankets to…
Increased vandalism at public toilets
There has been a recent increase in vandalism across the region’s public toilets, with six sites significantly damaged in just one week. At Umina Beach (Peninsula Recreation Precinct), the toilets…
Toukley seniors hit the road with new bus
Toukley 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre has a new bus thanks to a $72,070 grant from the State Government Community Building Partnership Program. The grant will replace their outdated…
Last days to apply for gifted education program
With the closing date looming, Porters Creek Public School has issued a last-minute reminder for parents of Year 4 and Year 5 pupils to put in an application for the…
Winning women, muscle men, and the heart of the Coast
Editorial – What a time to reflect on the quiet strength of our locals from the Central Coast. Our women have been showing the world what real power looks like,…
Urgent warning about police impersonators
NSW Police are urgently warning the public about a rise in scam calls that appear to come from trusted NSW Police Force numbers – including the Marine Area Command (or…
Join the ranks of on-call firefighters
Have you ever considered becoming an on-call firefighter? Fire and Rescue NSW Station 341 Kariong will be hosting an information session on Saturday, September 6, at 7pm. Head over to…
Erina Fair expands its newsstands in response to community feedback
Erina Fair Shopping Centre has partnered with Coast Community News to install two new newsstands at its popular shopping centre. Coast Community News publishes its weekly print edition every Thursday,…
Push to make Wyong Cup day a half-day public holiday
In a cheeky move ahead of their big day, Wyong Race Club is campaigning to have its annual Cup Day recognised as a half-day public holiday on the Central Coast….
Improving safety around Copacabana school
Central Coast Council will undertake an investigation into traffic and pedestrian safety outside Copacabana Primary School within the next six months. It was decided unanimously at Council’s August meeting with…
Rescue jet skis for Coast beaches
A fleet of new rescue jet skis will be patrolling Central Coast beaches this Summer, following a record investment from the State Government in Surf Life Saving NSW. With the…
Funds for new Aboriginal child and family centre
Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services, based in Wyong, is one of three organisations sharing $44M from the State Government and will use the money to build a new Aboriginal Child and…
Preschool relocation at Umina deemed a win for community
Following strong community advocacy, a final location for Umina Beach Public Preschool was confirmed on Friday, August 29, marking a major win for local voices. The original plan, announced in…
Hikers could hold key to find missing 18-year-old man
UPDATE: 12 pm Friday, 6 September 2025, police located the body of a man during a search of bushland in Wondabyne. While yet to be formally identified, the body is…
Shark net debate continues to enmesh the Coast
Shark nets were set to be installed at the region’s beaches this week, despite no decision having yet been reached on a Central Coast location for the State Government’s trial…
Mayor gets powers to deal with disorderly council meetings
Council will no longer be able to reduce the five minute duration of speeches during debate.