Central Coast



So much for local knowledge

Two weeks ago my husband tried to report the road at Walkers Ridge, which comes under Kulnura. It is in a dreadful state, and dangerous. In the past Wyong has always…


Storm and flood information

Central Coast Newspapers has compiled these storm and flood information resources for residents and visitors alike. Find information on rainfall, roads and transport, emergency service advice, and other relevant information….





Central Coast Weekly News 5@5

Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, March 4, 2022. The lead stories from across the region in a brief audio/video format: Flooding and storms cause chaos, Beach contamination…




Tuggerah Lake evacuation order issued

Thursday March 3, 2022: NSW SES is directing people in the low-lying areas of Tuggerah Lake and the surrounding areas to evacuate the high danger area. The Flood Evacuation Order…


Torrential rain causes transport chaos

REPORT: Wednesday, March 2, 2022: The Central Coast region has been thrown into traffic and transport chaos today as a result of continuous heavy rainfall. Road closures at major intersections…


Severe Weather Warning

Bureau of Meteorology, Tuesday, March 1: A Severe Weather Warning for heavy to locally intense rainfall has been issued for Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra and South Coast and parts…


New appointment at Star Scientific

Central Coast based hydrogen innovation company Star Scientific has appointed Dr Ashkan Vatani to the role of Principal Engineer. Vatani’s appointment follows a reorganisation of Star Scientific’s key staff, which…


Weekly News 5@5

Central Coast Weekly Video News briefing, direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers in Gosford. This week’s lead stories: Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall have slammed the Central Coast this…


No trains today

Central Coast commuters are being left stranded on platforms today as a result of a large-scale industrial dispute between Transport for NSW and the Rail Tram and Bus Union over…



Chain gang raises $10K for suicide prevention

Five men who walked chained together from Belmont to Terrigal last weekend have raised almost $10,000 for suicide prevention charity Gotcha4Life. Jason Wileman of Toukley, Mathew Johnstone of Gorokan, Harley…


Plan to grow airport at Warnervale

A majority (75 per cent) of 602 residents who were surveyed in October and November 2021 supported the further development of Warnervale Airport – once they were given some detail…