Boy washed off North Avoca rocks identified, search continues
The search continues for the missing teen swept off rocks at North Avoca on Tuesday, December 24. The search for 15-year-old Luca Bennett, who was swept off rocks at North…
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First Christmas for baby animals
As Santa makes his way down under this Christmas Eve, baby animals at the Australian Reptile Park are incredibly excited. In an adorable video released by the wildlife park, this…
Please Santa – we want a roundabout
Residents of the Killcare to Wagstaffe area have become so desperate for a solution to a dangerous intersection they have appealed to the big man in red for support as…
Santa photos a hit at Pearl Beach
The annual Santa Photos at Pearl Beach has come to a close after another hugely successful season. Families, volunteers and talented photographers came together to capture festive memories against the…
All they want for Christmas is a new home
All Snowball and Pudding want for Christmas is a new home. The two long-term residents of the Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) at Somersby are hoping their Christmas wish comes…
Christmas cards bring cheer to seniors
Central Coast schoolchildren are bringing Christmas joy to seniors this month as part of an intergenerational program designed to remedy festive isolation. Home Instead is again teaming up with Meals…
Beach access restored in time for Summer holidays
Central Coast Council has successfully restored beach access at Soldiers Beach and Jenny Dixon Beach as the peak Summer holiday season gets underway. The completion of the concrete vehicle access…
Concerns over water quality at Lake Munmorah
Environmental group Future Sooner has called on Central Coast Council to be more pro-active in warning residents and visitors of the dangers of swimming at Tom Burke Reserve in Lake…
Maternity services continue at Gosford Hospital
Central Coast Local Health District has reassured the community that safe, high quality maternity care, including birthing services, continues to be provided at Gosford Hospital. Acting CEO Jude Constable said…
Bold new plan for Frogys site
It’s a sign of the past now: Goodbye Gossy Good Times. Your time is up.
Michael’s the checkout king
Coles has celebrated the festive season by naming its 12 most popular team members of 2024, with Michael Coyle from Coles Erina among them. The 12 were recognised for their…
Site chosen for Lisarow ambulance station
The Central Coast is a step closer to gaining the first of three new purpose-built ambulance stations, following the purchase of a site at 60 Railway Cres, Lisarow. Along with…
Double demerits now in force
Police will be out in force on the Central Coast targeting dangerous driving this holiday period as part of the state’s end of year road operation designed to keep people…
Building fire on Terrigal waterfront at dawn
It took more than 40 firefighters and 10 fire trucks to extinguish a major blaze at Terrigal in the early hours of Thursday, December 19. Fire and Rescue NSW crews…
Fishing Fellas join up with Hi Tide on Coast FM
For 20 years, Coast FM 963’s Fishing Fellas has been the go-to destination of all things angling on the Central Coast. Now, resident fisherman and presenter Mal Poole will be…
Wyong town centre upgrade takes a step forward
The Pacific Hwy upgrade through Wyong town centre has taken a step forward with the consultation report now published. The Australian and NSW Governments have jointly committed $420M in funding…
Bikers urged to ride to survive
Police have issued a reminder to “ride to survive” this holiday period following the apprehension of a motorcyclist travelling at 193km/h in a 70km/h zone. Brisbane Water Highway Patrol detected…
New councillor vindicated in seawall debate
Lamont was told she hadn’t done her homework too well by Deputy Mayor Doug Eaton. Turns out, she had.
Updated map of Brisbane Water
Marine Rescue Central Coast (MRCC) has revised and released an update of its four-colour map of Brisbane Water, thanks to their new business partner, DMT Marine Constructions. DMT Managing Director Dean Teni…
Magenta pathway officially open
The highly anticipated Magenta Shared Pathway officially opened on Monday, December 16, with Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna and fellow councillors cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion. The project…