Central Coast Fire Information
The first official ‘Catastrophic’ bush fire warning has been issued by authorities for the Central Coast. The Rural Fire Service, Education Department, Council & the Bureau of Meteorology, National Parks…
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Sharks played their first home game
The Central Coast Sharks Gridiron Club celebrated a new milestone on October 26 when the Shark’s inaugural Women’s team played their first home game ever at Bateau Bay’s Sir Joseph…
Masons donate a total of $51,250 to five community organisations
Five more community organisations have recently benefitted from the generosity of the Central Coast Freemasons, with the Masons delivering a cheque of $51,250 to the gathered recipients. The Masons presented…
Tourism expenditure hit an all time high according to Tourism Research Australia
Tourism expenditure on the Central Coast hit an all time high of $1.074B during the 2018-19 financial year, according to latest statistics released by Tourism Research Australia. Tourism Central Coast…
Teacher receives Outstanding Professional Service Award
Central Coast Grammar School teacher, Melinda Buxton, has been received an Outstanding Professional Service Award from the NSW Professional Teachers’ Council. The Award is one of the most prestigious educator…
Five townhouses approved under delegation
The building of five townhouses at 19 – 21 Palm St Ettalong Beach has been approved under delegation by Central Coast Council. Applicant Clarke Dowdle and Associates sought consent for…
Woy Woy Wharf plans announced
Central Coast Council has announced its plans to redevelop Woy Woy wharf. The $5.32 million redevelopment is the largest wharf project undertaken by Council. Its design features a floating pontoon…
Mountain Bike Enduro race held
The Central Coast Mountain Bike Club (CCMTB) hosted the Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park Gravity Enduro race on October 20. The course consisted of five independent unlimited time stages and four…
220,000 solar panels to be installed on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam
News of a power partnership in a $75M solar project on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam, comes only two weeks after the announcement of a Parliamentary Inquiry into rehabilitation of…
Kyla takes the Cake
Gosford’s original Cake Boss, Kyla Daniels, has added another accolade to her recipe for success, having taken out the number one Wedding Cake Designer Award for the third year running…
Bring Your Bills Day coming to Community Centre
For the second time this year, the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) will partner with Coast Community Connections to hold a Bring Your Bills Day & Community Expo in…
Luke King has three podium finishes at Bathurst
Springfield’s Luke King has returned from the Bathurst 1000 Toyota 86 Racing Series with three podium finishes. The four day event saw racers from across the country descend on Mt…
Young people encouraged to access a headspace kit
Each year around 950,000 young Australians (aged 12 to 25) will be affected by a mental health issue. Marking headspace day, which was celebrated on October 9, Shadow Assistant Minister…
Coast Twist festival exceeds expectations
The three day and night Coastal Twist festival over the October long weekend saw three times the numbers that organisers had hoped to attend. Spokesperson Ms Glitta Supernova said about…
Devil’s Dash charity mud run to help save the Tassie Devil
The Australian Reptile Park will hold a Devil’s Dash charity mud run on October 19. The event will be held at the Raw Challenge obstacle course at Doyalson, with registration…
Council has failed to bow to bullying
Central Coast Council has failed to bow to what one Councillor referred to as bullying and meet with Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, who has claimed the Council is in…
College has introduced its own therapy dog
After many months of planning, research and anticipation, Green Point Christian College has introduced their very own therapy dog, Bentley. Bentley and his handler, Janelle Stringer, will visit the College…
Private Hospital Redevelopment Underway
A redevelopment of Gosford Private Hospital to the tune of $32M is underway with a sod turning ceremony in September kick-started the project. The major revamp will deliver 12 theatres,…
Hot spots of social disadvantage
Central Coast Council has heard that Woy Woy, Blackwall, Ettalong, Umina and Booker Bay were considerably socially disadvantaged compared to many other parts of the Central Coast. A report from…
Students raise $1200 in 40-Hour Famine
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus students have raised more than $1200 as part of the 40- Hour Famine. Students participated in a Backpack Challenge earlier in the month…