The Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad is looking for new members. The not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation provides essential emergency response services across the region, assisting with land searches, road crash rescues,…
Wamberal Beach – or the lack of the sandy beach at Wamberal to be precise – continues to dominate the news and the stories are likely to continue for weeks…
With the publication of its 500th edition on August 21, Coast Community News marks an important milestone in local journalism. The milestone is also a time to acknowledge those who…
Waiting on announcements about better transport options; business chamber heard the latest on fast rail, waterbus and more.
Toukley boat ramp is set for an upgrade, following a funding allocation of $430,220 to Marine Rescue NSW through the State Government’s Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grant Program. Member for…
The Gosford City Model Railroad Men’s Shed is set to take a major step towards improved energy efficiency thanks to support from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program. The…
Locals have been scratching their heads (and a few conspiracy theories have blossomed) over the sudden appearance of a concrete and metal tree in Hunter Park at Avoca Beach. But…
Teacher vacancies in The Entrance electorate have fallen by 82%, with Member for The Entrance David Mehan crediting the State Government’s action to rebuild public education for the fall. The…
A group of Central Coast residents will take part in a Nationwide Day of Action for Palestine on Sunday, August 24, with a local event planned for The Entrance. Glynn…
Urgent government action is needed to address homelessness on the Central Coast, with local advocates warning the community is “past the point of just creating awareness”. The warning came as…
Two indigenous developing artists from the Central Coast are encouraging other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to apply for a unique opportunity to study dance and culture at…
Registrations are now open for one of the Central Coast’s most inspiring community events – Mingara Relay For Life 2025, which will take place overnight from 10am on Saturday, September…
The Wyong team from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is celebrating its victory in the latest round of the Regional Firefighters Championships at Forbes recently. The Wyong Fire Station team…
More than a dozen infrastructure projects across the Wyong electorate have received support through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP). The $41M program ensures local organisations and…
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan, Mannering Park and Summerland Point are encouraged to apply for up to $30,000 in funding through the Chain Valley Colliery…
More than 5,000 trees and shrubs have been planted by the community over six years to support swift parrot habitat at Pioneer Dairy Wetlands, with the final planting celebrated on…
In celebration of National Science Week, the Australian Reptile Park has conducted an experiment that’s both fascinating and frightening. To showcase the deadly power of tiger snake venom, the Park…
EDITORIAL As National Science Week unfolds across Australia, Coast Community News takes the opportunity to reflect not only on the remarkable outcomes of scientific inquiry but on the very process…
Regional motorists are being urged to obey the rules and stay safe around level crossings, after joint enforcement in regional areas resulted in 80 driver fines for ignoring signals about…
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…