New flood rescue vehicle for Wyong SES
Disaster response and recovery operations at Wyong will be strengthened with the delivery of a new light flood rescue vehicle worth $270,000 to the local SES unit. The vehicle is…
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Six charged over brawl at The Entrance
Raptor Squad North officers have charged six people following a brawl at a hotel on The Entrance Rd, The Entrance, on Friday, July 11. Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police…
Stay safe on the water
With school holidays beginning next week and fine weather predicted, Central Coast waterways are set to be extremely busy, with Marine Rescue NSW urging all water users to be safety…
New plans for Wamberal erosion
Councillors have reconsidered a decision made at a previous Central Coast Council meeting about Wamberal Beach erosion. Last month, a plan put forward by Councillor Doug Eaton was voted down….
Blue bin appeal in lead up to Christmas
This Christmas, many families on the Central Coast will be facing tough times. Central Coast Kids in Need has launched its blue bin appeal as an important way for the…
IPART to judge 8% water rate rise proposal
Council wants an
Getting ready to welcome Little Terns
Central Coast Council crews have commenced a four-day program of foreshore works at The Entrance Channel, to support the return of the endangered Little Terns and prepare the coastline for…
Joan celebrates her 100th birthday in fine style
Erina Heights Garden Club celebrated the 100th birthday of long-time member Joan Gay in fine style on September 19. Following their regular meeting, members and guests sang Happy Birthday to…
Police appeal after death of woman
Detectives are appealing for information as investigations continue under Strike Force Areegra after a woman was found deceased following a unit fire in Bateau Bay last month. Emergency services were…
An insight into police work for families
The annual Family Connect Day was conducted at Wyong Police Station on Saturday, September 20, to introduce family and loved ones of the newest recruits to the challenges and opportunities…
Counterfeit banknotes in circulation
Tuggerah Lakes Police have noticed an increase in counterfeit $50 notes being used within the community. They advise that when accepting a bank note, people should ensure that it is…
Number of potholes has tripled since May
The number of potholes on the Central Coast has tripled since May this year, due to persistent heavy rains. Councillor Jared Wright said crews were working hard to keep up…
Confusion over parking bays
Central Coast Council has been accused of capitalising on public confusion by issuing hefty fines to drivers parking in an inadequately signposted area in Gosford. One resident, who did not…
Repair Café builds circular solutions
At Terrigal Uniting Church, a grassroots initiative is changing the way locals think about waste. The Repair Café, co-ordinated by Barry and Lesley Earp with the help of volunteers, opens…
Coast gets NSW’s largest federal money grant
We are the third largest council in NSW per population but we have a bigger area to service than Blacktown or Canterbury Bankstown.
Can a Central Coast voice be heard in a crowded parliament?
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid says he remains a strong advocate for the Central Coast as he enters his second term in Canberra. Following Labor’s landslide…
PEP11 oil and gas back in federal court
The long-running battle over Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 (PEP11) has returned to the Federal Court this week, with Asset Energy pressing for an extension of the offshore exploration licence despite…
Coast mourns a medical great
The Central Coast is mourning the death of Dr Tony Adams of Avoca Beach, who died peacefully using voluntary assisted dying on August 7 at the age of 89. He…
Two sites proposed for battery energy storage
The race is on to bring BESS to the Coast: will it be Vales Point first or Berkeley Vale?
Crouch criticises shark net removal trial backflip
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has criticised the NSW Government for cancelling its planned shark net removal trial, which would have seen three beaches, including one on the Central Coast,…