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Extra waste collections for flood victims

Central Coast Council has approved additional free kerbside bulk waste collections for residents impacted by recent flooding. Eligible households in flood-affected areas will be entitled to eight extra bulk waste…



Reptile park team rushes to help Aussie Ark

Five team members from the Australian Reptile Park were dispatched to Aussie Ark’s wildlife sanctuary in the Barrington Tops on May 22 to help repair flood damage. The wildlife sanctuary…


Coast remains on flood alert

The Central Coast remained on high alert on April 30, with king tides overnight expected to exacerbate flooding issues experienced region-wide since April 26. Days of heavy rains saw many…





Libs pledge to tackle flooding issues

The Liberal Party has pledged to address flooding issues around Tuggerah Lake and the Wyong River if elected to government at this year’s Federal election. Shadow Emergency Management Minister, Senator…


Coast ravaged by storms again

As severe storms continued to pummel the Central Coast over the weekend and into this week, SES crews were stretched to the limit, coping with hundreds of calls for help….




Dam levels at full capacity

Recent heavy rains on the Central Coast have seen dam levels reach a record breaking high – with the Upper Mooney Dam and Mangrove Creek Dam at full capacity. Central…


New sandbagging point open at Bateau Bay

A sandbagging collection point has been set up in the EDSACC grounds at Bateau Bay to help residents protect their homes and property from the rising floodwaters. You’ll need a…




Widespread road closures

Following over 300mm of rain over the last few days many roads across the Central Coast have been closed by Central Coast Council. Drivers are advised not to drive along…