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Central Coast news — June 2026

Every story we published in June 2026.

1. Federal · 26 June 2026

   Transmission line debate leaves Walcha farmers frustrated as single minister attends parliament debate

   Sparse parliamentary attendance at a debate about proposed transmission lines from Walcha to Bayswater has left affected landholders disappointed.

2. Community · 26 June 2026

   New inclusive space for autistic adults opens at Gosford Archibald precinct

   The voco Gosford hotel is hosting a new monthly social club for autistic adults, supporting community inclusion on the Central Coast.

3. Community · 26 June 2026

   Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre launches community science talks for 2026

   The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre is preparing to expand public engagement with new Science in the Suburbs talks beginning next year.

4. Community · 26 June 2026

   Metal Matriarchs engineering program graduates face uncertain future

   A 12-month engineering skills initiative for Central Coast First Nations women has produced its first graduates, but the program's continuation remains in doubt.

5. Community · 26 June 2026

   Central Coast cyclist named in Commonwealth Games team for Glasgow sprint events

   Central Coast athlete Liliya Tatarinoff will represent Australia in women's sprint cycling at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

6. Community · 26 June 2026

   Lake Macquarie housing plan targets 1200 homes near transport and jobs

   Major residential development in Lake Macquarie aligns with NSW strategy to build near existing services and employment.

7. Community · 26 June 2026

   Central Coast trades pathway hits momentum as 300 students explore construction futures

   A landmark careers initiative has drawn record interest from Hunter and Central Coast high school students keen to explore hands-on work in construction.

8. Finance · 26 June 2026

   Newcastle arena plans fuel debate over Hunter event future as regional venues compete for marquee shows

   Newcastle's planned 12,000 seat entertainment centre has sparked discussion about what it means for Central Coast events venues and the broader regional entertainment market.

9. Finance · 26 June 2026

   Central Coast engineers in doubt as Metal Matriarchs program faces uncertain future

   Twelve First Nations women have completed engineering qualifications through an innovative program now at risk of losing funding.

10. Community · 26 June 2026

    Calvary Mater nurses still waiting on back pay after historic wage deal

    Two months after NSW nurses secured a landmark pay rise, Central Coast hospital workers say they're thousands of dollars short.

11. Community · 26 June 2026

    Schools and Education on the Central Coast: Universities, Schools and Training

    A general guide to how the Central Coast region of New South Wales is served by universities, TAFE and vocational training, public and non-government schools, and the role of education as a major local employer.

12. Community · 26 June 2026

    Central Coast Hospitals 2026: Gosford, Wyong, Long Jetty and Local Health District Guide

    Find the right hospital, GP or bulk billing clinic on the Central Coast NSW. Covers Gosford Hospital, Wyong Hospital, emergency departments, Long Jetty and the Central Coast Local Health District.

13. Community · 26 June 2026

    Getting Around Central Coast: Roads, Public Transport and Connections

    A plain-language guide to how the Central Coast moves, from the M1 and the intercity rail line to the buses and Brisbane Water ferries that knit the region together.

14. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Central Coast's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

    A plain-language guide to what shapes home prices and rents across the Central Coast, why the region sits between Sydney and Newcastle, and the affordability pressures local households face.

15. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Central Coast’s Economy Explained: From Sydney, Newcastle Commuter Belt to a Region Building Its Own Future

    How a corridor long defined by the trains to Sydney and Newcastle is growing its own health, services, construction and tourism economy.

16. Community · 26 June 2026

    Markets and makers in Central Coast

    Local markets and maker fairs coming up around Central Coast.

17. Community · 26 June 2026

    Hunter farmer calls for wider first aid training uptake after life-saving intervention

    A Hunter father's experience using first aid to save his son's life is prompting a push for more locals to undertake certified training.

18. Finance · 25 June 2026

    Chittaway Tavern seeks to expand trading hours for alcohol sales

    A Central Coast hospitality venue is requesting the local council remove restrictions on its liquor licence to allow extended operating hours.

19. Sport · 22 June 2026

    Women's sport on the Central Coast: teams, leagues and how to get involved right across the region

    From the A-League Women to surf life saving and netball, women's sport on the Central Coast is thriving and there has never been a better time to join in.

20. Sport · 18 June 2026

    Bush Trails and Mountain Biking on the Central Coast: Where to Ride and How to Start

    Brisbane Water and Bouddi National Parks give Central Coast mountain bikers and trail riders access to some of the most rewarding natural terrain in regional NSW.