Sex assault charges upgraded to murder
Charges laid against a Caves Beach man have been upgraded to include murder and manslaughter following the death of an elderly woman after an alleged sexual assault. It was reported…
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Meals on Wheels spreads Christmas cheer
Over 25 clients attended a heartwarming Christmas party at Meals on Wheels Central Coast’s Bateau Bay Community Restaurant on Tuesday, December 3. The annual event is eagerly anticipated each year…
Council urged to reconsider toilet block demolition plan
Central Coast Councillor Corinne Lamont has called on Council staff to meet with Bateau Bay residents and Blue Lagoon Resort representatives to investigate options for repairing and upgrading a toilet…
Maddison is state’s Young Australian of the Year
Maddison O’Gradey of Bateau Bay has been named the NSW Young Australian of the Year for 2025. Recipients for NSW were announced at a ceremony in Sydney on November 12…
Bateau Bay residents’ new battle to save public toilets
Bateau Bay residents have a new battle on their hands after Central Coast Council revealed plans to demolish a toilet block on Blue Lagoon Reserve. Resident group Save Our Stairs…
Maddison a finalist for Australian of the Year
Central Coast mental health advocate and researcher Maddison O’Gradey-Lee is one of four finalists in the Young Australian of the Year category for this year’s NSW 2025 Australian of the…
Parcel lockers at Bay Village post office
Bateau Bay residents can now get their hands on online purchases day and night, using Australia Post Parcel Lockers now available at Bay Village Licensed Post Office (LPO). Bay Village…
Biker charged over police pursuit
A man has beens refused bail until his appearance in Wyong Local Court over a police pursuit at Bateau Bay. Police allege that at about 8.25pm on Thursday, October 24,…
Traffic changes at Bateau Bay
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on The Entrance Rd to carry out investigation work between Nepean St and Cresthaven Av at Bateau Bay. One southbound lane will be…
Pay rise for early childhood workers
Member for Dobell Emma McBride has welcomed news that the Federal Government will fund a 15 per cent wage increase for early childhood education and care workers. “Every day parents…
More charged over Bateau Bay brawl
Another three people have been arrested over a brawl at a Bateau Bay shopping centre last month. Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were called to the shopping centre…
Charged over Bateau Bay brawl
Two men have been charged following an alleged brawl at a shopping centre at Bateau Bay this month. Police were called to the shopping centre on Bay Village Rd at…
Red Bus gets behind Coast Shelter
Red Bus CDC NSW has unveiled a specially wrapped bus featuring the Coast Shelter, marking the beginning of a significant community partnership. The partnership was announced during a Service Commencement…
Brawl at Bateau Bay shops
Police are appealing to the public for assistance with information following a brawl at a Bateau Bay shopping centre. Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were called to the…
House ransacked in burglary
Tuggerah Lakes Detectives are investigating an aggravated break and enter at Bateau Bay and calling on community help for information. At about 2.30am on Thursday, June 20, four people forced…
Win for Bateau Bay with funding announced for new stairs
Bateau Bay residents are rejoicing following a State Government decision to fund the rebuilding of stairs to a popular reserve that were removed last year by Central Coast Council. Member…
Maintenance work at skate parks
Central Coast Council has commenced a series of essential maintenance works across six skate parks throughout the region, aimed at ensuring the safety and longevity of the popular community facilities…
Biker dies in Bateau Bay crash
A young motorcyclist died last week in a collision with a car at Bateau Bay. Emergency services were called to The Entrance Rd at about 6.20pm on Friday, June 7,…
Ettalong to host premier NSW bowls event
Ettalong Bowling Club will host one of NSW Bowls premier events – the prestigious NSW State Open Grade 1 Pennant Final – on June 28-30. Ettalong boasts four exceptionally well-maintained…
Burglary at Bateau Bay
A man has been charged with alleged car stealing, drug and firearms related offences following an investigation by Tuggerah Lakes Police. In December 2023, investigators from the Tuggerah Lakes Proactive…