In court over alleged sextortion
An Ettalong Beach man will face court charged following an investigation into the alleged sextortion of three women online. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District commenced an investigation in…
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Carmen named Gosford’s top senior
Carmen Wells has been named the winner of the 2025 Gosford Seniors Award, following a rigorous nomination process. Wells received a record-breaking number of nominations for her work, with multiple…
Fun fashion parade for a great cause
The Older Women’s Network Deepwater’s Autumn/Winter fashion parade held on May 17 proved a great hit with the 90 visitors who attended the event at Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning…
Kite surfer injured after flying into powerlines
A kite surfer is lucky to be alive after being blown into powerlines in strong winds at Ettalong Beach on Monday, May 19. The man aged in his 50s sustained…
Call for signage on illegal e-scooter use
Residents at Ettalong Beach are calling on Central Coast Council to erect signage along Ettalong Beach foreshore prohibiting the use of e-scooters, which cannot legally be ridden on public roads…
Showcasing Coast’s best drink and food purveyors
After a sell-out debut festival in Newcastle in 2021, Naturellement is coming to the Central Coast this May. The two-day event showcasing the best artisan, natural, organic and small-batch drinks…
Jet ski-free area for Ettalong Beach
New waterway restrictions are to be introduced at Ettalong Beach, creating a Paddle Craft Only Area in response to community concerns about water safety. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said…
Protest sparks review of park for roadworks storage
Council will review application to use public open space during road upgrade works.
New village to support mums and bubs
A much needed service has opened for new mums living in the south of the Coast.
Exhibition showcases love and connection in natural world
Central Coast artist Penelope Jayne is showcasing her beautiful artwork in an exhibition titled Love in the Wild at Bay Gallery, Ettalong Beach. Opening night is October 4 with the…
‘Turf war’ fears on Peninsula
There are fears of a “turf war” escalating on the Peninsula following a ramraid at a newly opened tobacco shop at Ettalong Beach on August 6 followed up by a…
New wine dinners at The Box
The Box on the Water at Ettalong Beach is set to host an exclusive series of wine dinners, offering an opportunity for guests to enjoy carefully crafted menus while engaging…
Banger Rebellion has arrived at Ettalong
A new mobile food truck located on The Esplanade at Ettalong Beach is fast becoming a popular culinary destination on the Peninsula. Owner David Sparkes is passionate about gourmet grilled…
Family Bowls Day fundraiser at Ettalong
The Family of League will hold its annual Family Bowls Day Fundraiser at Ettalong Beach on April 8. Formerly known as The Men of League, the national foundation supports men…
Italian weekend at Ettalong Beach
Central Coast Italian Weekend will be held at Ettalong Beach on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10. Experience the flavours and festivities of Italy from 9am to 4pm each…
Call to ban jet skis on Peninsula
A petition on change.org calling for jet skis to be banned at Ettalong and Umina beaches has attracted more than 1,500 signatures in just a month. Started by an anonymous…
Festival to celebrate silver screen goddesses
A four-day festival celebrating golden goddesses of the silver screen is coming to Ettalong next month. The Stara Festival will be held from February 8-11 at various Ettalong venues, with…
Drowning at Ettalong
A man in his thirties drowned near Ettalong Beach on Saturday, January 6. A man and child were seen in distress, 50 metres from the shore, in the afternoon and…
New welcome signs for Ettalong
Visitors to Ettalong Beach will be greeted by new welcome signs as they enter the town centre, with Peninsula Chamber of Commerce revealing the design this week. “With an evolving…
Ettalong Beach mural underway
A new mural project to brighten-up Ettalong Beach is underway, but funds are needed to see it to completion. The Facebook group I Love Ettalong Beach approached the Rotary club…