The book, Wyong Alive – The Story so Far, was compiled from material shared by locals who shared their stories as part of a year-long campaign by the former Wyong Shire Council that highlighted the Coast as a great place to live, work and play.

The Wyong Alive campaign was run as part of the 2015-2016 Year of the Community.

Council’s community partnerships and planning manager Julie Vaughan said the past 12 months had showcased everyday people doing what they love best on the Coast.

“Through Wyong Alive, we brought to life the stories of everyday people and have captured the overall journey in a book,” Ms Vaughan said.

“The book, Wyong Alive – The Story so Far, gives a special insight into our unique community and highlights the vast array of activities, places, traditions and personalities that make up our community.

“Each month community members appeared in a number of different features such as history, sport, volunteers, entrepreneurs, creative arts, positive ageing, future leaders, indigenous and more – all shared through the Wyong Alive website, various mainstream and social media.”

The book celebrates the stories of the community and everyone who told their story would receive a copy of the book to share with their family and friends, Ms Vaughan said.