It’s sealy season on the Coast
Most people know winter is a great time to catch a glance of migrating whales off the Central Coast, but it’s also the time we get quite a few seal…
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Commissioner visits Norah Head Marine Rescue
Marine Rescue Norah Head has received a $65,000 grant towards a new tow-vehicle capable of towing a rescue vessel to various locations. The funding was made through the State Government’s…
New group to meet with City Commissioner
The Central Coast Environmental Advisory Committee is set to meet with Central Coast City Commissioner Robyn Parker in the hope the community’s voice will be heard as planning proceeds for…
War of words over Avoca Dr upgrade
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has accused State Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch of scaremongering over his claims the Australian Government is stalling works on the Avoca Dr upgrade….
Call goes out for Seeing Eye Dog puppy carers
Vision Australia will hold a Puppy and Training Dog Carer information session in Gosford on Monday, July 24, as Seeing Eye Dogs calls for new puppy carers. “At Vision Australia…
National Tree Day activities at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Arboretum (officially known as the Crommelin Native Arboretum) will host a National Tree Day planting on Sunday, July 30, from 9am. Established in Pearl Beach in1976, the…
Free home broadband for eligible students
Central Coast students could benefit from a Federal Government initiative to provide up to 30,000 Australian families with no internet at home free broadband for one year, as part of…
Hendra virus warning for horse owners
Central Coast horse owners are being warned to remain vigilant after a 24-year-old unvaccinated horse died from Hendra virus at a property near Newcastle on Tuesday, July 18. The detection…
Thomas flies the flag at World Scout Jamboree
Scouts from the Central Coast and across Australia are preparing to travel to the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Seoul, South Korea, from July 28-August 12. Tens of thousands of…
Devastating vandalism on Ettalong foreshore
Volunteers with Central Coast Council’s bushcare scheme have been disheartened by a devastating act of vandalism on the Ettalong dunes. Volunteer Helen Killick said she was part of a “lovely…
More restoration work for Gosford cenotaph
Gosford RSL Sub-Branch has received almost $10,000 for conservation work to the lower section of the Gosford Cenotaph in Round 2 of the Community War Memorials Fund. Minister for Veterans…
An SOS from Wamberal SOS
The Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS) group held an emergency rally on Tuesday, July 18, as equipment rolled in to begin geotechnical investigations in preparation for an application for…
Local ferry operator left high and dry
Central Coast Ferries, a family business which has been operating for more than 20 years on Brisbane Water, is fuming after Transport for NSW appointed a Sydney-based charter boat operator…
Residents call for urgent sewer connection
Property owners at Killcare Heights are sick of having to rely on costly pump-out services and are calling on Central Coast Council to fast-track reticulated sewer systems for the area….
Community funding grants open soon
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations are being invited to apply for up to $30,000 in funding for community projects in Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park. The…
Targeting domestic violence offenders
Benjamin Gray Police are appealing for public assistance to locate several outstanding warrant offenders in the Brisbane Water Police District as part of Operation Amarok. Benjamin Gray is wanted on…
13 Osprey pairs nesting on Coast
The Central Coast has the highest number of breeding pairs of Osprey that it has ever had, with 13 pairs currently attending to nests. Following a decline in the species,…
Power station to stay for another four years
The coal-fired Vales Point Power Station at Mannering Park could stay open four years beyond its scheduled closure – now 2033 instead of 2029 – following a “reassessment” update issued…
Grandparents raising their grandkids
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren has been supporting older full-time carers of children aged up to 16 on the Central Coast for 16 years. Run by Central Coast Family Support Services from…
Rotary awards for Ken and Pam Duncan
Renowned landscape photographer and philanthropist Ken Duncan and his wife Pam were presented with Rotary’s highest honour – the Paul Harris Fellowship – at Rotary Brisbane Water’s Changeover dinner on…