Torrential rain causes transport chaos
REPORT: Wednesday, March 2, 2022: The Central Coast region has been thrown into traffic and transport chaos today as a result of continuous heavy rainfall. Road closures at major intersections…
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Units and studio flats planned for Sparks Road
A plan to build four, two-storey buildings that contain 160 units on Sparks Road, Hamlyn Terrace has been referred to the Regional Planning Panel.
Tesch demands action on flooding issue at major West Gosford intersection
Every time there is significant rain on the Central Coast, the intersection of Central Coast Hwy and Racecourse Rd at West Gosford goes underwater. Traffic chaos ensued last week when…
Severe Weather Warning
Bureau of Meteorology, Tuesday, March 1: A Severe Weather Warning for heavy to locally intense rainfall has been issued for Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra and South Coast and parts…
Funding boost for Gosford CBD Community Hub
Gosford CBD Community Hub has received $7,279 under the NSW Community Building Partnership Program to fund a security upgrade and create a more accessible workplace. Hub Coordinator, Kim Anderson, said…
Local panel approves Tuggerah retail site
A plan to develop a 5.6 hectare vacant block on the eastern side of Tuggerah into a large format retail centre has been given the green light by the local planning panel.
Call for more measures to address homelessness
The not-for-profit organisation Social Futures, which delivers the NDIS and StandBy support programs on the Central Coast, says two new reports highlight an ever-growing housing crisis Australia-wide and has come…
Macmasters Beach residents told to remove their kayaks from Council reserve
Residents at Macmasters Beach have been given a month to remove the kayaks they have stored on the foreshore at Lakeside Drive Reserve for 15 years or so with no…
One in three locals showing signs of hearing loss
New research released in the lead up to Hearing Awareness Week (March 1-7) has highlighted one in three locals think their partner already has or might be showing signs of…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Weekly Video News briefing, direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers in Gosford. This week’s lead stories: Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall have slammed the Central Coast this…
Local policewoman hangs up boots after 41 years on the beat
Brisbane Water Police District has farewelled Detective Senior Sergeant Vivienne Crawford who will hang up her boots this month after 41 years of community service. Vivienne is the second longest…
Robot waiter at Baker Street
Baker Street Café and Restaurant in Gosford is hosting a ‘trial shift’ for a new food delivery robot with a local importer. Dexter and Wally, as named by Chef Daniel…
PEP11 one step closer to running out of gas
The Federal Government has taken “the next step” in formally rejecting the application for renewal of the PEP11 permit, which expired 12 months ago. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, following…
Rod Bower leaves Gosford Anglican Church after 22 years
After 22 years at Gosford Anglican Church, Father Rod Bower, widely know for his outspoken views on social justice, is moving on. The Archdeacon of the Central Coast in the…
Hart says no to Water Authority sell off
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has responded to claims made by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce last week, that Council should sell off the Central Coast Water Authority to…
Community wants solutions for Rawson Rd level crossing
The community has renewed its calls to upgrade the Rawson Rd level crossing following an incident on the tracks in November last year but replacement with a tunnel or overpass…
Holt challenges candidates to disclose donations in lead up to election
Independent candidate for Robertson Dr Vania Holt has challenged other candidates to disclose all donations over $1,000 made to their political campaigns amidst a national discussion about donation disclosure. Holt…
Regional panel refuses permission for housing west of the M1 motorway
A $53m plan to create a 246-lot housing development west of the M1 at Mardi has been knocked back by the Central Coast and Hunter Regional Planning Panel.
Glimmer of light for promised carpark
There may be a glimmer of light for local commuters who are wondering about the location of a new commuter carpark at Woy Woy Station, with fences constructed recently at…
No trains today
Central Coast commuters are being left stranded on platforms today as a result of a large-scale industrial dispute between Transport for NSW and the Rail Tram and Bus Union over…