Marine Rescue needs volunteers
With a 48 per cent increase in search and rescue missions completed by the Central Coast unit over the past 12 months, Marine Rescue is in need of more volunteers….
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Big day for female cricket
January 5 was a significant day for female cricket on the Central Coast with three local juniors taking the field in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) – the pinnacle…
A year of progress and promise for the Central Coast?
EDITORIAL: As the Central Coast community ushers in a new year, we stand at the cusp of significant change and development. With the local government elections set for September and…
Bold vision for national coastal reserve
Central Coast PhD student Mark Ellis has put forward a vision for a national coastline reserve encompassing areas such as Wamberal where chronic beach erosion is present and sea level…
Changes to weekend rail services
There will be changes to rail services on the weekend of January 13-14 as essential trackwork is undertaken, impacting Coasties travelling to Sydney. Buses will replace all trains between Strathfield…
Debut single inspired by ghostly local legend
Central Coast Singer-Songwriter Michelle Murrell is set to release her debut single, Flannel Flowers – a haunting composition inspired by the chilling hitch-hiking ghost folklore tale on Wilfred Barret Dr,…
Moderate decrease in region-wide land values
Overall, the Central Coast local government area experienced a moderate decrease in land values between July 2022 and July 2023. The NSW Valuer’s latest report, recently released, compares values as…
Keeping the public transport network safe
Anti-social behaviour on Central Coast trains will be in the spotlight this Summer, as police aim to keep the public transport network safe this holiday season. The Police Transport and…
Lots of fun to be had in our state forests
Forestry Corporation NSW is encouraging Central Coast families to get out in nature over the Summer holidays and make the most of the best local attractions in state forests. From…
Know your risks and limitations around water
Following a tragic Christmas and New Year on the water, with three drownings on the Central Coast alone, Royal Life Saving NSW (RLS NSW) has urged people to be prepared…
Huge response to Salvos’ Christmas toy appeal
The 2023 Christmas spirit was on full display across the Central Coast, with more than 500 gifts donated to The Salvation Army and NGM Group’s Christmas Toy Drive Appeal. In…
Tesch backs jet ski safety blitz
With jet skis widely used on Central Coast waterways, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has thrown her support behind Operation Stay Afloat, a statewide blitz in which NSW Maritime officers…
Tackling addiction the SMART way
As the new year gets underway, Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is set to continue equipping the community, including on the Central Coast, with the tools they need to…
The worst year for mosquitoes ever?
The Central Coast has been experiencing an unprecedented surge in mosquito populations this summer, with some residents describing it as the “worst year ever,” particularly around Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane…
Major investigation into cocaine haul
State Crime Command has commenced an investigation after a number of packages – believed to contain approximately 124kg of cocaine – washed up on NSW beaches over the past week….
Fuel price disparity across the region
Across the Central Coast, an intriguing pattern has emerged in fuel pricing, with a notable disparity impacting residents and businesses alike. Central to this issue is the persistent price elevation…
Public transport the best way to get to Sydney for NYE celebrations
Coasties intending to head for Sydney on New Year’s Eve are being urged to ditch their cars and take advantage of thousands of extra high-frequency public transport services to get…
Cocaine washes up on Coast beaches
Seven packages, suspected to contain cocaine, have washed up on beaches between Newcastle and Sydney since late Friday night – several of them on the Central Coast. The first package…
Have your say on Clubgrants revamp
Minister for The Central Coast David Harris is encouraging the region’s residents to have their say on the State Government’s plans to overhaul the Clubgrants scheme. Harris, who is also…
Two Christmas Day drownings on Central Coast
Two people drowned on Central Coast beaches on Christmas Day. In the third confirmed drowning of the Summer, a man drowned at Umina Beach early on Christmas Day. At around…