Seven Central Coast residents have been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List, announced by Governor-General Sam Mostyn on January 26. More than 700 Australians were recognised with awards…
For the first time, Central Coast Council has named a group, and not an individual, as Citizen of the Year in its Australia Day Awards. Taking out the major award…
EDITORIAL: – As Australia Day approaches, the local and national debate over its significance continues to divide opinions. For some, it is a day of celebration, marking the achievements and…
With an influx of boaters expected to take to waterways across the Central Coast during the Australia Day long weekend, Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell is urging boaters to…
This week saw a massive clean-up effort continuing, after severe storms wreaked havoc throughout the Central Coast from Wednesday, January 15 through until Sunday, January 19. State Emergency Services (SES)…
Council rangers could get increased powers after a coronial inquest into the death of a five week old baby on the Coast made ten recommendations.
A new centre providing free, walk-in mental health support and advice opened in Tuggerah on Monday, January 20. Tuggerah Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC), staffed by trained mental health professionals,…
A 46-year-old man was arrested by Lake Macquarie Police on Saturday, January 18, following a dramatic police pursuit which began with a suspected carjacking attempt on Ruttleys Rd, Wyee. Police…
Killcare mother of two Kata D’Arney is going through breast cancer treatment for the second time in seven years but is still trying to find a way to help others….
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has put the NSW Government on notice that it must adopt a ‘nature first’ approach to developing a Strategic Conservation Plan for any areas of…
For the fourth consecutive year, more than 1,100 missions were carried out by the Hunter and Central Coast divisions of Marine Rescue in 2024. Locations of highest demand were Lake…
The Commonwealth-NSW Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority has officially refused both PEP-11 applications. Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic cited public interest concerns, questions about the applicants’ cost estimates and…
UPDATE: The Fair Work Commission has banned the combined rail unions from further industrial action until next Wednesday, Jan 22 when a formal hearing will take place. Earlier… Central Coast…
STORM REPORT – [Thursday, Jan 16, 0620 am] Emergency services and Ausgrid crews have worked tirelessly through the night responding to widespread damage caused by wild storms, including fallen trees,…
Holidaymakers camping on the Central Coast have been wanted to remain vigilant, with severe weather predicted for the region in coming days. NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has warned people…
The Care2Prepare team and emergency service personnel have organised the Charmhaven Disaster Preparedness Zone event to support the community in household bushfire and flood planning. It will be held at…
Central Coast Council will install new signage at its reserves and carparks prohibiting free parking between 10pm and 5am in a bid to stamp out illegal free camping in beach…
Tradies are subbing in for teachers and students in classrooms at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College and Terrigal Public School over the Summer break to work on $1M of improvements. More…
A man has been charged after an investigation into a grass fire at Gosford on New Year’s Eve. At about 9.15pm on Tuesday, December 31, officers from the Police Transport…
Member for Dobell and Assistant Health Minister Emma McBride has welcomed the news that the cost of PBS prescriptions is to be frozen until the end of the year. Maximum…