New training aircraft flying in skies above Warnervale
The Central Coast Aero Club has a new training aircraft flying in the skies above Warnervale. It is quieter, more fuel efficient and has lower emissions than the traditional Cessna…
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Demystifying Aboriginal land rights
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) will be holding an online presentation entitled Demystifying Aboriginal Land Rights in NSW on Thursday, October 24. It will unpack Aboriginal land rights…
Council compromise on Kincumber tree removal plan
Kincumber residents concerned by a Central Coast Council plan to remove trees at Patrick Croke Oval believe their needs have been ignored in favour of sporting and occasional recreation users….
Veteran Syd celebrates turning 100
World War 2 veteran Sydney Benton will celebrate his 100th birthday on October 11 surrounded by family and friends at his Glengara Village home at Tumbi Umbi. Syd, who only…
High expectations for new Central Coast Mayor
The election of Lawrie McKinna as the new Mayor of the Central Coast, with Doug Eaton as Deputy Mayor, marks an interesting ‘back to the future’ shift in the region’s…
It’s official we have the world’s biggest atlas
We can Matcham: Elvis, The Beatles and the Coast’s Gordon Cheers in the Guinness world Book of Records.
Memorial service for maritime historian Graeme Andrews
Distinguished maritime historian and seaman, Graeme Andrews of Koolewong, passed away recently at the age of 86. Living in Koolewong for the past 30 years, Andrews dedicated his life to…
Rescue crews fine tune skills in mock car crash
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews recently played a leading role in a multi-agency car crash exercise at Doyalson. The simulated crash was staged to allow firefighters and NSW Ambulance…
Back to the future: McKinna is Mayor and Eaton his Deputy
Ex-Gosford mayor and ex-Wyong mayor are the Coast’s new Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Kangy Angy dad wins $12M
A dad from Kangy Angy is planning to swap the hustle and bustle of work for a life of leisure after landing a $12M win in last Thursday night’s Powerball…
Cruiser stranded on sandbar awaiting high tide
A 30ft motor cruiser became the first casualty of the start of the boating season when it ran into a sandbar south of Woy Woy in Brisbane Water on Sunday…
Pioneer Dairy reopens after new road finished
One of the most important Crown reserves containing significant environment and community assets, The Central Coast Wetlands-Pioneer Dairy now has a new sealed internal road that was officially opened on…
Choosing Mayor by popular vote is popular, as is one Councillor
The Coast News survey on who should be mayor is in and the countdown to the real vote for mayor is on.
Haven for turtles introduced at Springfield Wetland
In a first for the Central Coast, members of Springfield Residents Association are introducing their citizen science project on Thursday, October 10 – a turtle island habitat at Springfield Wetland….
Chance for young people to become tomorrow’s leaders
Young people are being urged to apply for Central Coast Council’s Youth for Youth (Y4Y) Leadership program designed to equip local 15-24 year olds with the skills and confidence to…
Take a tour of rescue chopper base
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Central Coast service is inviting past patients and their family and friends to a behind the scenes look at their base at Belmont. The special Rescue Club…
Meals on Wheels launches new fundraising initiative
Meals on Wheels Central Coast has announced the launch of its new fundraising initiative, Club 365, during a special event held at its Tuggerah head office. The evening brought together…
Ettalong home destroyed in fire
A home has been significantly damaged in a fire at Ettalong Beach on Wednesday morning, October 3. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls at about…
Overseas councillor already sworn in
Councillor John Mouland contacted three embassies in Europe to take the oath of office.
Mayor to be elected via video link
The extraordinary meeting is important as the 15 councillors take the oath of office and then elect the mayor and deputy mayor.