Coast Community News

14/07/2025

WALLABY RESCUE: Early morning walkers at Killcare discovered a wallaby in distress in the surf. WIRES and National Parks are responding ..

13/07/2025

TENT CITIES: There’s been a lot of feedback since last Sunday’s post here at Picnic Point at The Entrance.

I’ve come back to check in on the situation — and while there are plenty of opinions flying around, what is a workable solution?

This is what it looks like right now across parts of the Central Coast — tents, makeshift shelters, and people just trying to get by.

We’ve seen a 60% increase in homelessness this year, on top of last year’s already alarming figures.

And it’s not just in one spot — it’s from Gosford, Wyong, The Entrance, Bateau Bay, San Remo, Summerland Point, and more.

Support services are stretched to the limit.

So the big question remains: how do we get ahead of this before it gets worse?

We’re still waiting to hear from Council and the State Minister for Homelessness — but for now, I’ll keep covering this.

Stay with us, and check out Coast Community News online and in print as part of a ‘Special News Series’ as we continue to give a voice to the people living it — and the wider community.

LINK TO LAST WEEK’S STORY: https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/07/homelessness-crisis-out-of-control-on-the-coast/

This is a delicate situation — and respect goes a long way — but at the same time, something needs to be done.

And honestly — I’d rather be sharing your stories than just putting my own face to camera.

If this is something you’re living through, or you’ve got something to say — reach out.

I want to hear from locals. This is a community fight — and I can’t do it alone.

11/07/2025

Coast Community News has just released a comprehensive report shedding new light on the Central Coast’s escalating homelessness crisis.

The report reveals a situation described by Toukley Neighbourhood Centre workers as “heartbreaking, dangerous, and out of control,” with a quadrupling of people seeking help this year alone. By compiling recent data and direct quotes from those on the ground..
The report can be viewed and downloaded at coastcommunitynews.com.au/research

11/07/2025

Great weekend for gardening after an inspirational read :)

🌿🌸 This Week in My Garden Column! 🌸🌿
Looking to add some vertical beauty to your garden?

🌱 This week in my Down in the Garden column in Central Coast Newspapers, we're climbing high with one of my favourite garden topics - climbers!
Whether it's a romantic rose arch, a lush green screen of jasmine, or a native vine that brings the birds in. Climbers can transform even the smallest space into a blooming sanctuary.

I’ll guide you through:
🧗‍♀️ Which climbers to choose for sun or shade
🌻 What suits coastal conditions
🌿 How to support, train, and maintain them properly
🍃 And how to stop them from taking over the whole garden!

Grab your copy of Central Coast News, available in print all across the Central Coast of New South Wales
Or head online and read the full edition with No Paywall
www.tinyurl.com/centralcoastnews

Let’s get your garden growing upwards! 🌿💚

11/07/2025

Good morning! 😊 The weekly Coast Community News, Edition #494 (Thursday, 10 July 2025) is being delivered to all our outlets this morning.
Alternatively, you can read the full flipbook version immediately online at coastcommunitynews.com.au/coast-community-news

U Blinds Australia | Blinds Shutters Awnings

09/07/2025

HOMELESS: The Central Coast is facing a homelessness crisis that frontline workers describe as heartbreaking, dangerous, and out of control – made worse by bureaucratic barriers and lack of government co-ordination. Read the full article by Skaie Hull in today's local paper and online.
https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/07/homelessness-crisis-out-of-control-on-the-coast/

04/07/2025

COOL WEEKEND: The Australian Ice Hockey Cup is hitting the ice at Erina Ice Arena this weekend, and it’s set to be an absolute cracker!

Teams from Canada and USA will demonstrate speed, skill and big hits as teams from across the country battle it out for the Cup. 🥅

03/07/2025

Locals on a mission to prevent domestic violence..

PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Dani Tillett’s life has been completely derailed since a shocking alleged incident in April. She's turned to long-time friend Jo Cooper, founder of The Good Warrior, who is campaigning for a domestic violence law called Clare’s Law to be introduced in NSW. Read the powerful local story at centralcoast.news - https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/07/calls-to-introduce-life-saving-clares-law-to-nsw/ The Good Warrior

03/07/2025

PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Dani Tillett’s life has been completely derailed since a shocking alleged incident in April. She's turned to long-time friend Jo Cooper, founder of The Good Warrior, who is campaigning for a domestic violence law called Clare’s Law to be introduced in NSW. Read the powerful local story at centralcoast.news - https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/07/calls-to-introduce-life-saving-clares-law-to-nsw/ The Good Warrior

02/07/2025

📍 Central Coast Mayor & CEO Front Media Over Coastal Crisis

Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna and CEO David Farmer faced the media today to address growing concerns over coastal erosion and emergency response efforts.

In a tightly controlled press appearance, only one question was permitted to be directed to the Mayor, with the CEO fielding the remainder from multiple media outlets.

🔹 On Monday, LEOCON permitted emergency works at around half a dozen properties in Wamberal — but those works are still yet to be completed.

🔹 This is separate from the temporary protection works being jointly progressed by Council and the State Government over the past two months.

🔹 Over at The Entrance North, the scope of works is still sitting with the NSW Reconstruction Authority awaiting approval.

🔹 Meanwhile, Wamberal residents only received their scope on Monday night, after weeks of delays and frustration.

The CEO also discussed the need to find a “long-term” solution to the ongoing crisis — prompting sharp media retorts, with one outlet pointing out, “We heard this five years ago.”

There is also hope that the long-overdue Coastal Management Plan, which was originally due in 2021, may finally be endorsed by the Minister by Christmas.

The plan is designed to manage the Central Coast’s entire coastal region, not just erosion hotspots.