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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…





‘Tubs of Love’ heading north

A group of Killcare residents have banded together to help flood-affected families in the Northern Rivers by collecting boxes of essential items, medicines and appliances. The ‘Tubs of Love’ initiative,…




The Weekly News 5@5

Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, March 11, 2022. The lead stories from across the region in a brief audio/video format: Beaches and waterways full of debris and…





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…


Syringe containers in flood waters

Just the thing you don’t want to see floating around in flood waters at Karalta Rd – syringe containers. I don’t think they were cleaned away properly somehow! Wonder when…