Now the hard work begins at Terrigal
The sod’s been turned, the cake cut.
Now the hard work begins at Terrigal Community Garden.
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Rally to oppose Kincumber wetlands development
Residents and environmental advocates are calling on Woolworths Group and the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) to abandon plans for a major development at Kincumber and will hold a…
Roving deer becoming a problem
With a large population of deer in Bouddi National Park, Local Land Services is working with landholders to keep them under control and prevent them from wandering into neighbouring suburban…
After 67 years, lifesaver Col Laing hangs up his Speedos
After 67 years of active patrol and keeping Central Coast beachgoers safe, Col Laing has officially hung up his Speedos, closing an extraordinary chapter in Australian surf lifesaving history. The…
Relief in sight at last for commuters
Central Coast commuters will be pleased to hear that an in-principle agreement has been reached between rail workers and the NSW Government on a new enterprise agreement for Sydney and…
Investigation into commercial drug supply
A man is facing 36 alleged offences as police investigations continue into the supply of illicit drugs in the Newcastle and Central Coast areas. Police from the Hunter Region Enforcement…
Billy breaks a 100-mile record to help sick kids
In a phenomenal display of resilience and heart, 12-year-old Billy Isaacs became a world record holder as the youngest person to complete a 100-mile (160km) run in under 30 hours…
Carmen named Gosford’s top senior
Carmen Wells has been named the winner of the 2025 Gosford Seniors Award, following a rigorous nomination process. Wells received a record-breaking number of nominations for her work, with multiple…
Rotart vocational awards now open
The Rotary Club of Gosford City is accepting nominations for the 2025 Bob Ward Vocational Awards, to be held on Wednesday, June 18. Named in honour of the late Bob…
Leachate study ordered at Mangrove Mountain landfill
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a prevention notice to Verde Terra, operator of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill, requiring a detailed leachate study after elevated levels of ammonia…
Extra waste collections for flood victims
Central Coast Council has approved additional free kerbside bulk waste collections for residents impacted by recent flooding. Eligible households in flood-affected areas will be entitled to eight extra bulk waste…
Residents urged to provide feedback as deadline looms
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has urged residents to take the opportunity to comment on Central Coast Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP) before the submission deadline at 5pm on…
A salute to our SES and RFS volunteers
Editorial – Last week’s severe weather system left much of the Central Coast drenched, disrupted and in some cases, dangerously isolated. As floodwaters rose and evacuation orders came down, it…
Mop-up continues all over the Coast
As mop-up operations continue all over the Central Coast in the wake of the heavy rains in past weeks, residents at Wamberal and North Entrance impacted by severe erosion are…
Council fails yet again to fulfil GIPA obligations
The Commission looked at why it took more than two years for any information to be released.
5 Lands Walk called off amid safety concerns
This year’s 5 Lands Walk has been officially cancelled, with organisers citing extensive weather damage to key parts of the route and broader safety concerns as the deciding factors. The…
Work underway on Wyong palliative care unit
Work for the new palliative care unit at Wyong Hospital has taken a key step forward with the main works contractor appointed and major construction set to begin in the…
Gosford Hospital marks 80 years of service
Gosford Hospital is celebrating a major milestone this week, marking 80 years of continuous care for the Central Coast community. The region’s main public hospital first opened its doors on…
Council’s Community Strategic Plan needs a revamp says Bellamy
Community activist Lisa Bellamy has expressed concern over several aspects of Central Coast Council’s Draft Community Strategic Plan 2025–2035, now on public exhibition. In a submission to Council, Bellamy said…
Maintenance work on Scenic Hwy Terrigal
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions on Sunday, May 25, on the Scenic Hwy at Terrigal for maintenance work to be carried out west of Charles Kay Dr….