THURSDAY, 28 AUGUST 2025
YOUR WEEKLY INDEPENDENT LOCAL NEWSPAPER
ISSUE #501
+ DAILY IN DIGITAL CoastCommunityNews.com.au Karagi Court Retirement Village Open Day
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Date: Friday 5th September Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Address: 2 Pheasant Avenue, Bateau Bay NSW 2262
• Free event
• Coffee and tea
• Live music bingo
• Unit tours
• Food truck
• Gardening workshop
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Take 3 for the Sea – Central Coast Science Spotlight
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News
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One shark net to go – but which one yet to be decided
Out&About
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Take 3 for the Sea participants on the Central Coast Photo CCN 2024
Genius of Roy Orbison comes alive
SAVED: Gosford library lives on
Zina Harije spoke at the public forum
There seemed to be relief rather than celebration in the public gallery when councillors voted at the August Central Coast Council meeting to save the 1969-built Gosford Library. But the celebrations began immediately on social media. Dozens of community groups posted the news that the building they had campaigned to save will not be demolished. Council took the unusual step of releasing a press statement at 9.45pm while the meeting was still underway. “Council resolved unanimously to retain the existing Gosford Library,
and to explore options for its use in the future,” Council said. “The decision follows extensive community consultation and the strong support to retain the building. “As part of the adopted resolution Council will maintain the building, undertaking feasible remediation works that may be required to be done to ensure such things as safety and accessibility, while an EOI (Expression of Interest) is developed.” Councillor Kyle MacGregor thanked community groups for making their voice heard.
Sport
P30 Locals named in state hockey team PUZZLES PAGE 18
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