1.2 tonnes of rubbish collected in three days
Clean4Shore recently cleared 1,200kgs (or 1.2 tonnes) of rubbish from the Brisbane Water in just three days, gathering 40 huge bags of litter in a concerted blitz. Monday, March 6…
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Call for volunteers sailors
The Spectrum Social Group is on the lookout for volunteers to help out with its monthly cruises on the Brisbane Water. The social group for independent adults on the autism…
Attracting tourists to our national parks
A new tourism campaign is aimed at attracting visitors to national parks across the state, including on the Central Coast. The first ever joint National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)…
Region’s estuarine waterways are in good shape
The region’s estuarine waterways are in good shape despite torrential rains and flooding over the past two years, with Council’s 2020-21 Central Coast Waterways Report Card revealing that 75 per…
BWSC Umina students help clear up flood debris
Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina Campus have helped clear up the last of the flood debris on Brisbane Water this week with help from Clean4Shore. The students went…
Stranded vessels rescued on Brisbane Water
It was a busy day for the team at Marine Central Coast on March 20 after a number of vessels were found stranded along the Brisbane Water. On Sunday morning,…
Oyster farmers clean up Brisbane Water foreshore
Local oyster farmers will descend onto the foreshore of the Brisbane Water next Tuesday to help tackle waste for the mass industry-led clean-up event ‘Tide to Tip’. The group will…
Rotarians gain grant for project in Nepal
The Rotary Club of Brisbane Water have been successful in gaining a $5,000 grant to help support an international project in Nepal aimed at encouraging women into vocational training. The…
Overboard boater charged with high-range PCA
A man has been charged with operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol after falling overboard and being rescued by police in Brisbane Water on February 2. At about…
Injured seal in Brisbane Water
Early on Tuesday morning the ORRCA Rescue Hotline team received a call about an injured seal at Saratoga in Brisbane Waters. This was a big male seal that has entered…
Domestic violence victims need more support says Wilkinson
The number of domestic violence-related incidents occurring on the Peninsula was “very serious” according to Regional Domestic and Family Violence Coordinator for NSW Police, Sharon Wilkinson. November 25 is the…
Brisbane Water triumph in first round
CRICKET – After a two-year absence from the first-grade competition, Brisbane Water made an emphatic return with a 25-run win over Southern Spirit at Col Gooley Field in round one…
Oyster Festival to be cancelled
Organisers behind the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival have argued in a submission to the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council that the local government should better manage community events. The…
Move to protect threatened species in national parks
Brisbane Water National Park is one of 110 across the state which will contain sites declared Assets of Intergenerational Significance (AIS) in a move to protect some of the country’s…
Boating and watersport rules clarified
NSW Police have clarified a series of rules for maritime activity under the current stay at home orders for any keen boaties who may be out on the Brisbane Water,…
Brisbane Water inspiration for children’s books
A local author has brought the wonders of the ocean to life with the launch of a new children’s book this week which aims to explore themes around acceptance, self-worth…
Rotary delivery service during lockdown
Lockdown can prove a tough time for most people, never mind for those who are isolating or are struggling to access support or groceries. But several local community groups are…
Clear sailing for Rotary Club dinner
It was smooth sailing for the Rotary Club of Brisbane Water’s Titanic dinner on April 10 at Pearl Beach Community Hall. With over 70 guests in attendance, nearly $5,000 was…
Paddles to the fore
Avid paddlers have the chance to race out on the open Brisbane Water on April 17, part of race four of the 2021 Paddle NSW Marathon Series. The race, starting…
Rotary Club of Brisbane Water awarded Video of the Year
The Rotary Club of Brisbane Water has been recognised for their Club’s ‘Video of the Year’ at a national competition held on March 13. The club had originally produced the…