Homeowners in limbo as erosion worsens
With high tides and heavy rain continuing to pummel the Central Coast this week, beachfront homeowners were left in limbo as Central Coast Council and the State Government continued to…
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Satisfaction with water services continues to fall
Satisfaction with Central Coast Council’s water supply system continues to decline, according to the latest quarterly results from IPART (Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal). IPART has been conducting customer satisfaction…
Council tips go cashless
Central Coast Council will transition its Buttonderry and Woy Woy waste management facilities to a fully cashless payment system from July 1. The move reportedly aligns with Council’s commitment to…
Kariong Glyphs mystery explained
A history buff start talking about the Brisbane Water County Council building. Then the penny drops.
Rock fishers warned to take care
As strong surf and wild weather continues to pummel Central Coast beaches, rock fishers are being advised to take extreme caution this week. A Hazardous Surf Warning is currently in…
Call for signage on illegal e-scooter use
Residents at Ettalong Beach are calling on Central Coast Council to erect signage along Ettalong Beach foreshore prohibiting the use of e-scooters, which cannot legally be ridden on public roads…
Fairer rental laws now in place
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the introduction of fairer renting laws, which came into effect on May 19 and aim to make renting fairer for more than 40,000…
Beach season officially over
The 2024/25 Central Coast beach patrol season officially concluded on Sunday, April 27, following a busy seven months. The season saw a significant rise in beach visitation and a strong…
Mariners women make history with grand final win
The Central Coast Mariners women’s team has etched its way into the history books, claiming its first-ever A-League Women Championship after a dramatic grand final victory over Melbourne Victory on…
Uni announces first courses for Gosford campus
The University of Newcastle has announced Education, Social Science, Business, and Pathway programs will be taught at its new Mann St site from next year, as the first stage of…
Planned water outage around Avoca lagoon
Central Coast Council will carry out essential water network upgrades in the Avoca Lagoon area on Tuesday, May 20. A planned water outage will commence at approximately 5am, with water…
Cheer on the girls at free live Mariners screening
The Central Coast community is invited to cheer on our Mariners Women’s team this Sunday via a free live screening at Industree Group Stadium, Gosford, as they compete for honours…
Shirley Shuttle relaunch with two new gifted vehicles
Shirley Shuttle Inc was officially relaunched in last month with two new Mitsubishi Outlanders donated by the Freemasons on the Central Coast (FotCC) and the Lions Club of Gosford. Five…
Target on drink and drug drivers signals renewed efforts to reduce road toll
NSW Police have increased their presence on streets across the state, focusing on drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs following concerning road trauma trends in April. Traffic &…
Water rates consultation “biased and manipulative” says Brooks
An attendee at a Central Coast Council public consultation on water rates held on May 1 has complained to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART), saying inaccurate…
Chamber looks forward to roadworks on Peninsula
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the re-election of Federal Member for Roberston Dr Gordon Reid and looks forward to seeing the fulfilment of Labor promises for the Peninsula. “Dr…
Lifejacket saves fisherman washed off rocks
A man was washed off rocks and fell 3m into the sea while fishing at Winnie Bay near Copacabana early on Saturday morning May 3. Fortunately, he was wearing a…
Mariners Women qualify for grand final after extra-time thriller
The Central Coast Mariners women have secured a place in the A-League Women’s Grand Final for the first time in club history, following a dramatic 1-0 extra-time win over Melbourne…
Body found at Box Head after search for local woman
Emergency services have located a body believed to be that of a missing elderly woman from Ettalong, following a two-day search across southern Central Coast suburbs. The 79-year-old was last…
Quiet achievers helping to rehabilitate offenders
Nestled within Tuggerah Business Park lies Wyong Community Corrections, a space few Coasties know exists. However, quietly working behind the scenes are those dedicated to the not-so-tiny task of rehabilitating…