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Stay safe on Coast waterways

Marine Rescue NSW is asking those planning to hit waterways in the Hunter Central Coast region this holiday season to boat or paddle like their life depends on it. Marine…




Putting Putty Beach back into shape

Erosion repair work at Putty Beach is now complete, giving the Bouddi National Park gem a much-needed transformation. The sand dunes eroded after a long period of rain and coastal…


Be alert for signs of domestic violence

Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) has asked Coasties to be alert to people experiencing domestic violence during the holiday period. “As the holiday season approaches,…



Council closures over Christmas period

Central Coast Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holiday period from Monday, December 25, to Monday, January 1, 2024, re-opening Tuesday, January 2. The closure…


Christmas market a huge success

Central Coast not-for-profit aged care organisation Alino Living held its inaugural Christmas market on December 11, bringing festive cheer and a vibrant atmosphere to its residents and the broader community….



No loos for Crangan Bay park

A new park at Crangan Bay will not have toilets as part of its facilities. Central Coast Council has said the park is a “local” park and only bigger “district”…


Santa pops in to Camp Breakaway

Temperatures in the mid 40s weren’t going to stop Camp Breakaway at San Remo celebrating the coming of Christmas with a fundraising market on Saturday, December 9. Locals and visitors…


Coast set for New Year’s Eve fun

Central Coast Council will host New Year’s Eve in Memorial Park, The Entrance, with a spectacular program planned for Sunday, December 31. The huge family event will have something for…


Watch your children around our roads

The Central Coast has not fared well in a recently released report on national road fatalities involving children from 2001-2019. The report, commissioned by the Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation and…



Coast FM gives out community awards

Community radio station Coast FM 963 has awarded $13,500 to six local not-for-profit organisations as part of its recent round of Community Awards. Generous sponsors have allowed Coast FM to…


Noise concerns over flight paths

Residents of the Bouddi and Woy Woy Peninsulas have been alarmed in recent weeks to receive flyers from the Federal Government in their letter boxes, warning of noise levels they…