Push to rollout new trains at Kangy Angy
In a snap press conference at Kangy Angy Rail Maintenance Facility on May 13, the NSW Government announced it would push ahead with the rollout of the new intercity fleet…
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Community organisations urged to apply for grant funding
Gosford Tennis Centre (GTC) has received $30,986 to build a new shed thanks to the 2021 Community Building Partnership program. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, visited the Racecourse Road club…
Wicks and Reid: why vote for them?
On the eve of the federal election, Coast Community News spoke to the candidates of the two major parties in the seat of Robertson. With polls wavering, the race between…
20,000 attend festival of aerial entertainment
The Central Coast Air Show held last weekend proved the sky’s the limit for premier events such as this providing a boost to our local visitor economy and helping establish…
$40M promised to upgrade roads
In a win-win for the Central Coast, both Liberal and Labor parties have made a $40M pre-election commitment to improve the safety and quality of roads in the region. On…
Coast Race Day a huge success
The annual Coast Race Day at Gosford on May 7 was a huge success, with more than 4,000 guests passing through the gates. “We were thrilled that the weather turned…
Beach season on Coast ends
Beach season has officially closed on the Central Coast, with more than 2.4 million visits recorded at the region’s 15 patrolled beaches during Council patrol times over the summer. Central…
Dobell grants to help lower energy costs
Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers in the Dobell electorate have received Federal Government support to help cut energy costs. Through the food and beverage round of the Energy…
Workshops encourage businesses to employ people with disability
Not-for-profit organisation Social Futures is offering support to Central Coast employers looking to fill job vacancies by showing them how to access a skilled but untapped workforce – people with…
Labor matches $40M roads pledge
Labor has matched last week’s $40M pledge by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to upgrade roads on the Central Coast if it wins government on May 21. Labor candidate for Robertson,…
$1.5M vow to finish Tuggerawong path
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has pledged $1.5M funding for the fifth stage to complete Tuggerawong Shared Pathway, if a Labor Government is elected on May 21. “This funding…
Have a fling at Scottish dancing
After more than a year of being stuck at home during the pandemic, Scottish country dancers in Gosford have been getting back on the dance floor. And they’re looking for…
Accolade for Wyong Volunteer in Policing
Charlie Saliba, based out of Wyong Police Station, has received the NSW Rotary Volunteer of the Year Award. The 2021 NSW Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards were held…
Call for poll into future of Council
With May 12 marking six years since the merger of the former Wyong and Gosford Councils, Central Coast Friends of Democracy (CCFoD) is calling on the NSW Government to pay…
Sharon closes salon doors after 30 years
After almost 55 years as a hairdresser and 30 years owning and running Hair Anew at Umina Beach, Sharon Clarke will close the salon doors for the last time on…
Coast designers steal the show at Australian Fashion Week
This year’s Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) sponsored by Afterpay had a big Central Coast flavour with two Central Coast women leading the way. This year’s show again used The Carriage…
Coast Shelter pays tribute to volunteers
John O’Reilly remembers what it’s like to have nowhere to stay and no money. Affectionately known as Shamus, he is one of 110 active volunteers at Coast Shelter who will…
Licences open for public comment
Liquor licences open for public comment on the Coast.
Focus on walking safely to school
Blue Haven Public School is encouraging children to put on their walking shoes for National Walk Safely to School Day. The annual event encourages parents and carers to walk to…
TAFE course helps Curtis land dream job
Landing a job at Kooindah Waters Golf Club in Wyong was just what Curtis Larnach had in mind when he took on a TAFE course in sports turf management. The…