Brisbane Water rescue
Marine Rescue came to the rescue of a young man struggling in a small runabout on Wednesday, January 8. He was found battling wild southerly conditions on Brisbane Water on…
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Council to pay almost half a million dollars over Narara Creek sewage leak
Central Coast Council has been ordered to pay a total of $418,562 by the Land and Environment Court for failing to maintain a sewage pipeline which caused a significant water…
2024 in review – December
We conclude our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. December The new Mariyung intercity rail fleet hit Central Coast…
2024 in review – November
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. November It was revealed that tunnels under Brisbane Water and…
Meet Hemsworth the funnel web
The Australian Reptile Park has received the biggest male funnel web spider ever donated to its antivenom program during peak breeding season. Measuring in at a whopping 9.2cm, the newest…
Free suicide prevention training
A free suicide prevention training session will be held at The Entrance on February 10. Opening conversations around suicide is vital to increase awareness and help prevent suicide, but knowing…
2024 in review – October
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. October Surf season launched on the Central Coast and organisers…
Are you the Coast’s newest millionaire?
The search is on for an Erina resident or visitor who has scored more than $2.1M in the Saturday Lotto draw of January 4. The mystery ticket holder held one…
Peace-shattering hoons targeted
Residents have had enough of hoon vehicle behaviour at the intersection of Patonga Rd and Pearl Beach Dr over recent weeks. The two seaside villages are small, friendly, caring communities…
Beefy birthday treat for cranky croc
Perhaps the world’s most famous reptile, Elvis the Crocodile, celebrated his 59th birthday early in the new year by chomping down on a quarter of a cow. The 4.75 metre,…
2024 in review – September
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. September As the September 14 local government election loomed the…
2024 in review – August
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. August Central Coast high jumper Nicola Olyslagers took silver medal…
Motorcycle pursuit in Gosford ends in arrest
A man has been charged following a pursuit on the Central Coast on Friday, January 3. At about 1.20pm, officers attached to Police Transport Command were patrolling Mann St, Gosford,…
2024 in review – July
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. July Coast Shelter called for more registrations for its annual…
Ecovillage prepared for Summer fires
Narara Ecovillage has obtained a second fire trailer to help protect its 170 residents from possible Summer bushfires. With one Community Fire Unit (CFU) trailer in longtime operation, the village…
Special needs students program gets a big boost from locals
In a heartwarming show of community spirit, IGA Central Coast stores have stepped up with a generous $30,000 donation to the KareyandKareful Foundation’s Special Needs Students Reading Program. The funds…
Mysterious peacock death at Ourimbah – public assistance requested
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is appealing for information from the Central Coast community after a suspicious peacock death. On Thursday, January 2, the EPA received a report from…
2024 in review – June
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. June A unique cloud formation over the Central Coast had…
2024 in review – May
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. May A Walk for Women was held in Gosford calling…
2024 in review – April
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. April Central Coast SES units received almost 600 requests for…