Recognition for community volunteer Meg
The Entrance parkrun organiser Megan (Meg) Pye was one of three people presented with a NSW Government Community Service Award at the Premier’s Volunteer Reception on Thursday, May 22. Nominated…
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Evacuation order issued around the lakes
Residents near Tuggerah Lake, Budgewoi Lake, and Lake Munmorah were issued an evacuation order late last night, with the NSW SES directing people to leave immediately due to moderate but…
Roads, schools and campuses closed across the Coast due to flooding
The Central Coast woke to widespread flooding and road closures this morning, Friday 23 May, following another night of intense rainfall across the region. Several schools have closed, dozens of…
Reptile park team rushes to help Aussie Ark
Five team members from the Australian Reptile Park were dispatched to Aussie Ark’s wildlife sanctuary in the Barrington Tops on May 22 to help repair flood damage. The wildlife sanctuary…
Look over the new Marine Rescue base
The new $3.35M Marine Rescue Brisbane Water base at Point Clare will open its doors to the public this Sunday, May 25. It will be the perfect opportunity for those…
Rain set to get worse; be prepared
Central Coast residents should be aware that local weather conditions are set to worsen throughout the day on Thursday, May 22, and into next week. On Wednesday night, May 21,…
Wyong Creek and Jillaby schools closed due to flooding
Public School authorities have given notice Thursday morning, that as a result of severe flooding, both Jillaby and Wyong Creek Public Schools will be closed today, May 22. Parents, children…
Torrential rains cause havoc – natural disaster declared
Torrential rains and high winds have caused havoc around the Central Coast over the past week, with road closures and storm damage rife. As a result, a natural disaster was…
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…
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…