Health on the Streets launches Christmas appeal
Health on the Streets has launched its Christmas Appeal aimed at bringing joy and comfort to those in the Central Coast community who are facing challenging circumstances during the holiday…
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Little Terns are coming back to nest
As the Little Terns start to arrive at Karagi Point, The Entrance North, to begin nesting, Central Coast Council has issued a reminder about how residents and visitors can help…
Funding for surf life saving clubs
Surf Life Saving Clubs are being encouraged to apply for their share of $5.25M in funding for the upgrade, restoration or construction of facilities across the Central Coast. Member for…
Walking off mental health problems
A new mental health and fitness support group for men has begun at The Haven, Terrigal. Walk It Off offers support for people who need a place to connect with…
Be quick and have a say on land rezoning proposal
In the wake of community reaction to its draft Deferred Matters Lands Planning Proposal, Central Coast Council has extended the exhibition period until November 15, with the Community Environment Network…
Peninsula Plaza has its say on Austin Butler sale
The managing agents for Peninsula Plaza have outlined benefits to shoppers and residents if Central Coast Council sold part of Austin Butler Reserve to the shopping centre, with public submissions…
National safety award for Red Bus
Red Bus Services has taken out the 2023 Safety Award at the recent Bus Industry Association’s national conference in Adelaide. The award was presented to Managing Director John Shore on…
Optus network puts the Coast on hold
A national Optus network outage on Wednesday, November 8, left Central Coast customers without access to their phones, online banking and other services for hours. The outage effectively put commerce…
Celebrating 20,000 online articles while battling the shadows
Coast Community News has reached a significant milestone by publishing its 20,000th online article, a remarkable achievement in the realm of local journalism. However, the joy of this accomplishment was…
Doylo tappers going strong
A chance conversation over a cup of coffee five years ago led to the establishment of a tap dancing class at Doyalson with an average age of 67 which is…
Bateau Bay stairs to be rebuilt
In a major win for the community, the stairs from Bateau Bay Rd to Blue Lagoon Reserve are to be replaced. Central Coast Council said the new stairs would be…
Administrator heads to local government conference
Central Coast Council is not alone in its concerns about a number of issues that affect its financial position. Administrator Rik Hart will attend the NSW Local Government Conference next…
New recruits for anti-venom program
In a video not for the fainthearted, the Australian Reptile Park has released extraordinarily rare footage capturing the opening of an egg sac, containing more than 100 Sydney funnel-web spiderlings…
Long delay over Burns Rd boarding house decision
The developer of a proposed boarding house at Ourimbah has appealed to the NSW Minister for Planning Paul Scully to help reach an outcome over a two-year delay by Central…
More social housing for East Gosford
East Gosford is set to be home to 32 new social and affordable homes thanks to a partnership between the NSW and Federal Governments and Pacific Link Housing. The site…
Champion detective at Tuggerah Lakes
Detective Senior Constable Andrew Schepis has been named Champion of the Month for October. Each month an employee from Tuggerah Lakes Police District is recognised for their outstanding contribution to…
Jean gets set to turn 100
It was 1942, Jean Jackson’s 18th birthday and a day she will never forget. During her lunch hour, a young Jean paid a visit to a nearby recruiting office and…
Students pitch in to keep waterways clean
Students from Kincumber High School and Green Point Christian College have removed 1.64 tonne of rubbish from Kincumber Creek and the Broadwater through the Clean4shore program during three recent field…
Hundreds of dead birds wash up on beaches
The intense stormy and wet weather over the weekend of November 4-5 was the most likely reason for hundreds of birds washing up on beaches across the Central Coast. Wildlife…
Bikers set to ride for Legacy
A fundraising bike ride organised by Central Coast-based group, Bikers for Legacy, will be held on Sunday, November 19. The ride will raise funds for Brisbane Water Legacy, and with…