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…
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Funding will help river communities to plan for emergencies
The River Cares community group has received almost $15,000 in funding to develop a Community Emergency Plan for the Lower Hawkesbury district, incorporating a range of Central Coast suburbs including…
Class action against Council over flooding events planned
Members of the Tuggerah Lakes community are planning a class action against Central Coast Council on behalf of all property owners who suffered loss or damage as a result of…
Free legal advice available for flood victims
Flood victims are eligible for free legal advice as they recover from the devastating rains over the weekend. Lawyers from the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW team stand ready to…
Peninsula holds up well under deluge
Despite Premier Gladys Berejiklian declaring a state of natural disaster for the Central Coast region, the Peninsula weathered almost a week of torrential rain which began on March 18 surprisingly…
Central Coast declared a state of natural disaster
Premier Gladys Berejiklian declared a state of natural disaster for the Central Coast region, following 340mm of rain falling in the previous four days causing widespread flooding. The natural disaster…
Natural disaster declaration opens relief fund for Coasties
A state of natural disaster has been declared for the Central Coast region, following 340 millimetres of rain falling in the past four days. Both State and Federal Governments have…
Flooding and storm resources
The Central Coast is experiencing extensive flooding as a result of heavy rain falling right across the region. We know that finding trustworthy and accurate information is important to our…
SES readies for late summer rains
Gosford SES Unit is galvanising for potential widespread flooding during the coming storm season, along with volunteers across the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. Gosford volunteers are getting prepared to stand alongside…
Flooding raises questions over Council’s urgent repair services
Central Coast Council has denied cuts to overtime led to minor flooding of a Point Clare home last week. Patricia Trumm said the drama began on Tuesday, November 17, when…
Driver stuck in floodwaters
The Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad came to the aid of a driver stuck in floodwaters at Hamlyn Terrace. Emergency services were called to Louisiana Rd in the early hours…
Proposed solution to flooding referred to expert panel
A proposal by a coastal engineer to trial a low-cost sandbag wall in order to keep open the mouth of The Entrance Channel has been reffered by Central Coast Council….
Ignoring the recommendations of flood consultants blamed on Council amalgamation
The reason there has been inaction in flood management of Tuggerah lakes is because of the amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford Councils, according to Wyong MP and Shadow Minister for…
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements
Disaster assistance has been made available to help people and businesses heavily impacted by recent storms and flooding across the Central Coast, through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding…
Storm has a wide ranging effect
A state of natural disaster on the Central Coast was declared on February 12, after a week of rain and wind caused widespread flooding across the Coast. The rain started…
The management of the channel must change – Mehan
The Entrance MP, David Mehan, has accused Central Coast Council of mismanagement of The Entrance Channel and directly contributing to the current flooding around Tuggerah lakes. He said Council’s decision…
Collapse in community confidence results in calls for mayor’s resignation – Notice of Motion
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is weathering a storm of her own with calls for her to resign. A community campaign brewing on social media to start a legal class…
Weekly video news 5@5
The Central Coast’s top news stories this week: Wild scenes at first Council meeting for the year – Heavy rains across the Coast cause flooding and damage – Over 20…
From bush fire alert to flooding
The Australian Reptile Park at Somersby went from being on bush fire alert to a forced closure due to flooding on Friday, January 17. Keepers spent the morning working to…
Reptile Park cops a wash with rains
Staff at the Australian Reptile Park have spent this morning working to protect animals and buildings after a major flash-flood hit the world-famous wildlife park during torrential rainfall.Despite the flooding,…