Help name Australia’s newest ‘big thing’
The Australian Reptile Park is looking for a name for its latest jaw-dropping attraction – the world’s biggest brown snake replica. After calling for suggestions on social media, the park…
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Wyong Woman of Year receives her award
As previously reported in Coast Community News, Wyong’s Woman of the Year is Marney McQueen. Minister for Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said McQueen had been a…
Nicola Olyslagers Gosford Woman of Year
Olympic champion Nicola Olyslagers from Tascott has been recognised as Gosford’s Local Woman of the Year. The two-time Olympic silver medallist was nominated by Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch for…
Time running out to apply for Anzac scholarship
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is urging young people on the Central Coast to apply for the 2025 Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship before entries close this Sunday, March 9. The…
New door marks church centenary
Our Lady of the Rosary Church at The Entrance celebrates its centenary this year and has a new commemorative door to mark the occasion. Although The Entrance Parish only started…
Tascott playground gets makeover
Tascott residents will be able to enjoy an upgraded playground following the completion of construction works at Murrumbooee Place Playspace. The new play equipment includes a play unit with a…
Gloves are off before the bell
The date for the Federal election has not yet been called, but already the gloves are coming off – including here on the Central Coast. Liberal candidate for Robertson Lucy…
Labor promises more bulk billing
The Federal Government has pledged $8.5B to deliver an additional 18 million bulk-billed GP visits each year if re-elected. Assistant Health Minister and Member for Dobell Emma McBride said Australian…
Probus stalwart turns 100
Ourimbah Combined Probus Club recently celebrated the100th birthday of long-time member Heather Mogg. Heather is also a very active member of her church and the community at Henry Kendall Gardens….
Freemason donation helps save lives
Freemasons on the Central Coast (FotCC) raised more than $13,000 for Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club in 2024 which went to purchasing vital equipment for the club. Soldiers Beach…
Maternity services in political focus
EDITORIAL – The Central Coast’s maternity services are shaping up to be a key issue in the upcoming federal election. This week Labor’s Federal Health Minister Mark Butler announced a…
Recognising Council’s female lifeguards
In celebration of International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, Central Coast Council has recognised the significant contribution of its female lifeguards. With 17 females currently rostered out of a…
Maternity crisis continues to loom large
The state of maternity services on the Central Coast continues to shape up as one of the major issues set to influence the region’s voters at the Federal election. Labor…
New urgent care clinic pledged for Terrigal
With the date for this year’s Federal election expected to be announced any day now, Labor has announced a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) for Terrigal. To be located…
Change of venue for crime meeting
A community meeting on March 9 to address serious concerns about violent crime across several Central Coast suburbs will now be held at a different venue. To be held this…
Meditation to start International Women’s Day
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is inviting Coasties to celebrate the International Women’s Day celebration with Meditation HQ at Ocean Beach on Saturday, March 8. “This is a wonderful opportunity…
Blackwall clean-up a huge success
A group of eager volunteers from around the Central Coast rolled up their sleeves to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 2, as they…
Toasting the demise of PEP 11
Community group Save Our Coast (SOC) celebrated the rejection of the PEP 11 permits for offshore gas exploration by the Federal Government at Ocean Beach Surf Club on Saturday, March…
Recognised for 30 years of volunteering
Toni Brewster has been celebrated for 30 years of continuous voluntary service to the Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary. Brewster joined the auxiliary in 1994. To mark this very special occasion, Member…
Asbestos remediation at old power station
Asbestos remediation work has begun at the former Munmorah Power Station site on Scenic Dr at Colongra. The work, being carried out by Generator Property Management (GPM) and Enviropacific Services,…