Coastability awards 2025 scholarships
Recipients of CoastAbility’s academic and sporting scholarships for 2025 were announced at a recent awards night. The scholarships are awarded to young people who are living with a physical disability…
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Arboretum needs volunteers
Pearl Beach Arboretum is looking for volunteers to help out at working bees held on the third Sunday of each month, with the next one set for Sunday, August 17,…
Gosford Bowling Club land reclassified by council will allow it to be sold
The reclassification makes it easier for council to sell or lease these 10 blocks of land.
Hopes are high for library’s future
Two Liberal, One Team Central Coast, one independent and two Labor councillors have voted unanimously to save the current Gosford Library from demolition. The six councillors make up the Library…
Second crash shakes Umina school community
A second crash within a week has shocked the Umina Beach Public School community and raised fresh concerns over plans to locate a pre-school within the school grounds. NSW Police…
Nominate a worthy local scientist
As part of National Science Week, Coast Community News (CCN) would like to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work of our local scientists, students and organisations. We invite you, our…
Plans for desalination plant proceed
Central Coast Council has commenced the next stage of planning for the proposed Toukley Desalination Water Treatment Plant, a key drought response project that would help secure the region’s drinking…
Pelican Time given a new lease on life
A beloved Central Coast attraction has been secured for at least the next two years, with Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast getting a contract extension for Pelican Time at The…
Retirement village plan near Mingara athletic track draws mass opposition
A proposal to build a $172.5M multi-storey retirement village on the Mingara athletics track grassed parking area has drawn the ire of a number of athletic organisations and residents concerned…
Residents’ association calls for more trees
The Peninsula Residents Association (PRA) has welcomed a NSW Government decision to expand the Greening Our City grants program to include regional councils, including the Central Coast, from this year….
Changes afoot at Breakaway
Breakaway at San Remo is set for a leadership change. After eight years as a volunteer and two years as Chairperson at the not-for-profit charity, Jenny Taafe has handed over…
Community rallies to help those in need
Ettalong Diggers collected almost 100kg of essential items during its Escabags Donation Drive in July. The club’s Community & Tourism Manager Kim Cole said the community’s generosity saw a record-breaking…
Upgrade for Gosford Memorial Park
A new masterplan is to be developed for Gosford Memorial Park, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the State Government’s Metropolitan Greenspaces program. The Government funding will be matched by…
Burns Rd flood warning system labelled ‘abject failure’
Central Coast Council has installed a Flood Warning System at the notorious flood prone Burns Rd at Ourimbah to warn of road closures during flood events to reduce the risk…
Hats off to aged care workers
In the wake of Aged Care Employee Day (ACED) on August 7, Alino Living is calling on the community to recognise those who care for older Australians by saying ‘thanks…
Better Optus mobile services at Umina Beach
Indara Infrastructure Pty Ltd is seeking approval from Central Coast Council to construct a new telecommunications tower in McEvoy Oval at Umina Beach. The monopole at 109 McEvoy Ave will…
Older Women’s Network raises $2,000 for the needy
The Older Women’s Network Deepwater Branch (OWN) raised almost $2,000 at a recent Soup Kitchen Fundraiser to highlight food insecurity in the community, on the Woy Woy Peninsula particularly. On…
Celebrations for new footpath for Oakland Ave
A vital footpath upgrade along Oakland Ave at The Entrance has now been completed. The project was made possible with $8M in funding provided to Central Coast Council by the…
Homelessness is putting our children at risk
The Central Coast’s homelessness crisis remains visible on streets, in parks, and around schools. One local parent, who lives near The Entrance Public School, is demanding immediate action regarding squatters…
The Glen’s generosity and dedication wins SES award
The Glen for Men, a leading drug and alcohol centre at Chittaway Point, has been recognised for its ongoing generosity and dedication in assisting the NSW SES during challenging weather…