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An evening without Kate Bush

1 week ago | coastcommunitynews.com.au | Terry Collins

An Evening Without Kate Bush – a dedication to one of the most influential voices in pop music – will play at The Art House, Wyong, on May 8. Performed by multi-award-winning performer Sarah-Louise Young, the show includes all the quirky costumes, choreography and phenomenal vocals audiences have come to expect of Kate Bush, as well as some hilarious and prompt improvisation work.
Crackdown on illegal camping

2 weeks ago | coastcommunitynews.com.au | Terry Collins

Central Coast Council is cracking down on illegal camping, with increased ranger patrols, new signage and stricter penalties to protect public spaces for both residents and visitors. With Easter approaching and a surge in visitors expected, Council is reminding the community that camping in residential streets, beach carparks and nature reserves is prohibited.
Buttonderry Waste Facility's potential to be explored

2 weeks ago | coastcommunitynews.com.au | Merilyn Vale

Buttonderry Waste Facility at Jilliby could become a star income-producing asset for the Central Coast, thanks to the shortage of landfill sites in Greater Sydney and the State Government’s legislation for food organics and garden organics (FOGO).
Castles tops the councillor questions list

2 weeks ago | coastcommunitynews.com.au | Merilyn Vale

Councillor Margot Castles has topped the list for the number of councillor requests on the Council Hub – where councillors make requests for information. Council has published councillor expenses and the list of councillor requests after the first six months of having councillors back on the Central Coast. Castles asked for information 25 times ahead of Councillor Jared Wright with 23 requests.
Addressing the homelessness crisis

2 weeks ago | coastcommunitynews.com.au | Terry Collins

With homelessness on the rise on the Central Coast, Health on the Streets has launched its latest impact initiative to support those living on the margins. Health on the Streets (HoTS) is committed to transforming lives by providing essential healthcare services, mental health support, and critical connections to vital resources. Homelessness is on the rise in NSW, with the Central Coast seeing a 60% increase in homelessness over the past year.
Books to look out for

2 weeks ago | coastcommunitynews.com.au | Terry Collins

It is set to be yet another huge year for new book releases; here is my list of titles to watch out for in coming months. From Autumn reads to modern classics, there are incredible reads coming to a bookstore near you. Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieHeralded as the publishing event 10 years in the making, Dream Count does not disappoint.
Have your say on maternity services

2 weeks ago | coastcommunitynews.com.au | Terry Collins

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has expanded its maternity services following the closure of services at Gosford Private Hospital on March 31, with public input invited until April 4. Gosford Hospital provides comprehensive 24-hour midwifery, obstetric, anaesthetic and paediatric support, including a Special Care Nursery. CCLHD is meeting regularly with local private obstetricians to ensure a smooth transition for women who choose to birth with a private provider at Gosford Hospital.
New panel will advise on dredging

2 weeks ago | coastcommunitynews.com.au | Merilyn Vale

A new Dredging and Water Management Advisory Panel will be formed to provide advice and recommendations on all matters involving dredging and the management of waterways on the Central Coast. After prolonged debate, councillors voted 8-7 at the March 25 Central Coast Council meeting to create the committee. The idea was put forward by Councillor Rachel Stanton, who said it was imperative to assess all solutions to reduce flooding and its impacts across the local area.
Budget underwhelming, says Business NSW

4 weeks ago | coastcommunitynews.com.au | Terry Collins

Business NSW Central Coast says the 2025–26 Federal budget is underwhelming for business, with limited support for productivity, tax reform and small business growth.
Raising awareness of epilepsy

1 month ago | coastcommunitynews.com.au | Terry Collins

With Epilepsy Awareness Day taking place on March 26, one Central Coast resident who lives with the condition has praised Social Futures for the support it offers. Epilepsy can affect anyone, at any age, and is still widely misunderstood. Supporters are invited to wear purple on March 26 for Purple Day, a global grassroots event formed to increase worldwide awareness of epilepsy and to dispel common myths and fears surrounding the neurological disorder.