Truck driver reported by other motorists
Reports by other motorists on the M1 Motorway of dangerous behaviour by a B-double truck driver led to his arrest for low-range drink driving. Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol responded to…
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Rabaul Ave upgrade welcomed
Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has welcomed a much-needed resurface of Rabaul Ave in Umina Beach by Central Coast Council. “Rabaul Ave is a major thoroughfare for morning…
Here’s the list – meet your council candidates
Here is a full list of all candidates for Central Coast Council in the September 14 election, presented in each of the five wards. Coast Community News CCN made every…
Coast heads for the polls
In just two more days, residents will head for the polls to elect new councillors for Central Coast Council for the first time since 2017. The election follows years of…
Nurses and midwives have had enough
Following a series of short rallies in recent months, Central Coast nurses and midwives carried out their first 12-hour strike from 7am on Tuesday, September 10, defying an Industrial Relations…
Last chance to meet Gosford East Ward candidates
Voters in the Gosford East Ward are invited to a “Meet the Candidates” Forum tonight, Wednesday, September 11.
Long Table events combat loneliness
Aged care provider Infinite Care has launched a new initiative championing social wellbeing and combating loneliness. Weekly long table events are being held at Infinite Care facilities to help residents…
Fight for motorcycle spots continues
Keen motorcycle rider Shane Peak has taken his appeal for three dedicated motorbike parking spots to be reinstated in the Terrigal CBD to Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch. CCN reported…
Brooks slams “undemocratic” Improvement Order
Brooks a lone voice in opposing Local Government Minister’s Performance Improvement Order.
Labor pledges to protect conservation land
Labor candidates in the September 14 Central Coast Council election have pledged to preserve C2 high-value conservation land. Budgewoi Labor candidate Joy Cooper said land zoned C2 was important for…
Statewide review of councillor conduct
The aim is to facilitate and support local decision making – says the OLG.
Door to door fire safety checks
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Central Coast are taking to the streets to educate residents on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from fires in…
Knitters square off in charity challenge
Home Instead clients from Newcastle and the Central Coast have squared off against one another this year to make rugs for Elsie’s Project, which supports the palliative care unit at…
Killcare brigade stocks up ahead of bushfire season
Killcare Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade has stocked up on some new equipment ahead of the bushfire season with some help from the Federal Labor Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. Brigade Captain…
Red Rubies back Pink Bin initiative
The Roving Rubies Red Hatters decided to lend support to Woman Hood’s Pink Bin initiative and managed to fill four pink bins with toiletries for women doing it tough. “We…
Coastie returns from Canadian firefront
Phillip Shiels of Gosford is still recovering from a six-week deployment to Canada as one of two SES volunteers sent with a NSW firefighting team to help deal with out-of-control…
Funding boost for Gosford Cubbyhouse
Gosford Cubbyhouse Long Daycare Centre has received $121,500 from the Federal Government’s Community Childcare Fund for capital upgrades and sustainability support. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the support…
Gosford CBD’s renaissance signals a bright future for the region
At long last, Gosford is finally getting the attention it deserves as the capital of the Central Coast. This week’s topping out ceremony of the twin towers at Aland’s Archibald…
Her Way program results in women feeling safer
A Central Coast Council initiative implemented through the Safer Cities: Her Way pilot program has resulted in a marked improvement in women, girls and gender diverse people, feeling safer in…
Now’s the time to adopt a dog
To celebrate International Dog Day, RSPCA NSW has waived the adoption costs for dogs and puppies until September 15 at its Somersby Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) facility. Until September…