Man charged following glassing incident
A man has been charged following a glassing incident on the Central Coast. About 9.30pm on Friday 8 July, police were called to a premises on Lumby Drive, Bateau Bay,…
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NSW SES evacuation warning for lower Hawkesbury
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting major flooding along the Hawkesbury River with an increase of predicted heights released at 3.30pm today. As a result, residents and visitors to these…
Investigation underway into Kincumber public place shooting
An investigation is underway after a public place shooting on the Central Coast on Sunday morning, June 26. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District were called to a fast-food restaurant…
Bodies found in Wyoming home
Detectives have commenced an investigation after the bodies of a man and a woman were located inside a home on the Central Coast today. About 2.20pm Tuesday 21 June, emergency…
Caldwell Cup returns to the Coast
After 15 years and two hard-fought days of rugby, the Caldwell Cup will return to the Central Coast after it won the NSW Country Senior Championships on Sunday June 12. The…
State’s billion dollar spend to include $18mn for Gosford university campus
Construction of the Central Coast’s new university campus is a step closer with an $18 million investment, as part of a $1 billion budget funding injection for key technology and…
NSW Government commits $500mn to fast rail
A new $500 million commitment in the 2022-23 NSW Budget will bring faster rail a step closer, along with quicker and more reliable connections between Sydney, the Central Coast and…
Trojans send a statement
Reigning Premiers, the Terrigal Trojans, sent a statement to other teams in the CCRU with a resounding 61-5 win over Warnervale in the match of the round at The Haven…
Big swing to Labor on the Coast as the nation votes for change
Australia has voted for change in the 2022 Federal Election, most vividly reflected in a swing of over 6 per cent against the Scott Morrison led LNP Coalition government and…
McBride says Labor will breathe life back into The Entrance
Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says a Labor Government will invest $1.2 million to bring life back to The Entrance if it…
Children’s PJs donated to We Care Connect
Many more children will be warmer this winter thanks to a generous donation to Wyong-based charity, We Care Connect. Members of Gosford North Inner Wheel donated 50 pairs of children’s…
600 home development in Lake Munmorah goes on exhibition
A subdivision proposal for up to 600 homes along Chain Valley Bay Rd at Lake Munmorah is now on exhibition for community feedback. It’s a Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council…
WWII Veteran finds both peace and sadness in Palmdale ANZAC Day service
At 99 years of age, WWII Veteran and long-time Buff Point resident, Derrick Oliver, was very happy to attend an Anzac Day service again and lay a wreath after two…
Aboriginal flag flies at ANZAC Day service
There was a large turn-out for the live ANZAC Day services across the Central Coast and, for the first time at the Palmdale service, the Aboriginal flag was raised to…
Darkinjung vision for Dooralong School
The recent postponement of the auction of the Dooralong Public School site has been welcomed by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC). While the DLALC is well-known as one…
Central Coast Airshow returns
After a hugely successful first show in 2021, the Central Coast Airshow returns in May for another epic event. Skies over Central Coast Airport at Warnervale will again roar into…
Restoration of Long Jetty resumes
Work will resume on April 27 to restore the landmark 107-year-old Long Jetty to its former glory. The iconic jetty, which gave its name to the entire suburb, was significantly…
New $19M hotel planned for Mingara
Mingara Leisure Group is planning to build a $19M five-storey hotel at its Tumbi Umbi site. The proposed 86-room hotel will be integrated with the existing Mingara Recreation Club at…
Wyong and Long Jetty finalists for NSW Top Tourism Town award
Wyong, Long Jetty and Woy Woy have made it to the finals in the 2022 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. The awards were established by the NSW Tourism Industry Council…
28yo Berkeley Vale man to face court
A 28-year-old unlicensed driver from Berkeley Vale will face court in May on drink driving charges and carrying a knife. He was apprehended after failing to stop at a random…