Beehives at Calga infected with varroa mite
The NSW Department of Primary Industries has confirmed it has identified loads of bees at Calga connected to the recent detection of the varroa mite in Newcastle Port. These Central…
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Minor to moderate flood warning for Coast
Central Coast residents have been warned of the possibility of minor to moderate flooding in the coming days as heavy rainfall associated with a potential East Coast Low is forecast…
NAIDOC community day postponed
The Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day returns planned for July 5 at The Entertainment Grounds has been postponed, as a result of the predicted weather for the region in the…
Free flu shot deadline extended to July 17
Free flu shots for NSW residents at GPs and pharmacies have been extended until July 17 with Central Coast Local Health District urging locals to take up the offer. Health…
Federal funding secured to keep HoTS operating
Health on the Streets (HoTS) is set to continue operating with the Federal Government providing $400,000 to keep the program running past its June 30 deadline. HoTS is run through…
5 Lands Walk returns with new energy
The 5 Lands Walk returned with great energy last Saturday, June 25, after a three year pandemic hiatus. Organisers confirmed that many thousands of locals and visitors took the challenge…
CEN celebrates 25th anniversary with photography competition
The Community Environment Network (CEN) turns 25 this year and to kick start the celebrations chose World Environment Day (June 5) to announce its #Reconnect amateur photography and short film…
Concern for missing teenager
Police are requesting the community’s assistance to help find Cooper Woodward. The 15-year-old was last seen about 6.30pm on Wednesday, June 22, at a home address on the Pacific Highway,…
Universal pre-Kindergarten a winner
Re article: Universal pre-Kindergarten for NSW children Wonderful news, my youngest daughter started the same programme in Wales at the age of 4 (that was 28 years ago) it was…
Modifications proposed to development on Creighton’s site
An application for modifications to a two-tower development previously approved for Creighton’s Funeral Parlour site in Gosford is under consideration by Central Coast Council, with submission invited until July 22….
Major rail disruptions this week
Central Coast commuters have been warned of major rail disruptions expected this week with protected industrial action set to significantly disrupt NSW train services. The protected industrial action is expected…
Last days to get a free flu shot
Central Coast residents have only a few days left to take advantage of free flu shots being offered until the end of June. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is…
Fast rail announcements
How many more times are we going to hear about the fast train and they wonder why we are so sceptical about what they say I don’t think my grandchildren…
Free exercise sessions for diabetes research
Researchers at the University of Newcastle (Central Coast) are looking for men and women with type 2 diabetes to participate in eight weeks of free group telehealth exercise sessions. They…
Labor MPs give State Budget an “F”
Labor MPs on the Central Coast say the State Budget contains funding to complete several infrastructure projects in the region but gets an “F” for failing to substantially address the…
Try out being a bus driver at Busways open day
Residents looking for a reliable job which leaves time for life interests in the middle of the day can try out bus driving at a Busways Wyong Depot Open Day…
Insurer confirms Coast hit hard in autumn
New data released by NRMA Insurance shows NSW experienced one of its worst seasons for wild weather damage in autumn, with the Central Coast the 10th most impacted area in…
Business NSW welcomes budget but says rising payroll tax will put pressure on business
Business NSW Central Coast says the State Budget, released this week, focuses on immediate support in pressure point areas while maintaining a commitment for much needed reform, but payroll tax…
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…
Ocean swimmers brave the cold
Three years ago, Nada Pantle decided to look for like-minded people who love ocean swimming and started a private Facebook group – with original membership of just five, the Terrigal…