Safety warning after helicopter crash
A helicopter accident at Forresters Beach in 2022 has highlighted to pilots the need to be aware of factors that can induce unanticipated yaw, according to an investigation report by…
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Man hurt in explosion at Wyee
A man was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital on Tuesday, June 30, following an explosion at Wyee. Just before 3pm, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance…
Solar and battery systems for 20 rural fire stations
Solar and battery systems have been installed at 20 Rural Fire Stations across the Central Coast to ensure services can continue to operate independently should a grid power failure occur…
Be prepared for wild weather
NRMA Insurance has revealed that the Central Coast was the third highest hit region by wild weather in NSW in Autumn and is urging Coasties to download a new hazards…
Knitting project gives offenders new purpose
Gosford Community Corrections has joined forces with the Country Women’s Association to give back to the community by creating beanies, blankets and teddy bears for babies in need. Community Corrections…
Groundsman Greg still loves his job after 36 years
Greg Smith of Ettalong is about to celebrate 36 years of working as a groundsman at not-for-profit aged care provider Peninsula Villages. With almost four decades of service, Smith is…
Reid helps celebrate some local milestones
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid was the host of a morning tea held recently to recognise people celebrating significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries. Reid took the opportunity to present each…
Round of “a-paws’ for fire rescue team
There was a round of “a-paws” for Fire and Rescue NSW crews when they rescued a pet dog and bird from a house fire at Springfield last Saturday, June 17….
Plans for lifestyle university on Central Coast
Plans are underway to establish a lifestyle and leadership university on the Central Coast, with the Chancellor Institute currently seeking registration with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)….
Opposition to Wamberal seawall ramps up
Residents living around Terrigal and Wamberal lagoons have appealed to Central Coast Council for more community consultation before any further action is taken on a seawall proposed for Wamberal. Council’s…
Minister won’t intervene over Ourimbah land
Residents hoping for State Government support in convincing Central Coast Council to buy back land at Ourimbah from Newcastle University have been disappointed by the refusal of Local Government Minister…
Coast Shelter set to open new Wyong centre
Coast Shelter is gearing up for the opening of its new Community Centre in Wyong next month. The leading not-for-profit organisation is dedicated to providing assistance and support to individuals…
Seeing Eye Dog carers needed
Gordon Boughton of Wyee Point lives a laidback lifestyle, despite his glaucoma, where increased eyeball pressure has caused a gradual loss of sight. His life took a turn for the…
Quiet Hour at Erina Service NSW centre
A permanent Quiet Hour every Wednesday has been introduced at the Erina Service NSW centre. Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the Erina centre was previously selected for a trial…
Free shuttle service to Patonga for ferry passengers
A free shuttle service is set to operate during key travel times from Monday, June 19, between Ettalong and Patonga wharfs as ferry services continue on a diversion timetable. With…
War of words over channel dredging heats up
As the ferry service from Ettalong and Wagstaffe to Palm Beach continues to be diverted to Patonga, the war of words over the dredging of Ettalong channel is heating up….
Sign up for Coast Shelter’s annual sleepout
Coast Shelter is challenging Coasties to give up their beds for just one night when its annual sleepout returns on Friday, August 25. The 2023 Coast Shelter Sleepout will be…
Clint one of state’s top emergency workers
Senior Deputy Captain Clint Pressley of the Copacabana Rural Fire Service has been named as one of the NSW’s 28 top emergency service workers. Pressley had been named as one…
New flagpole for Ocean Beach SLSC
Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is set to replace its flagpole, thanks to $2,000 in funding through the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Member for Robertson Gordon…
Upgrade for Somersby Falls picnic area
The Somersby Falls picnic area in Brisbane Water National Park is set for a major upgrade. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is poised to begin a transformative project…