Happy Halloween!
The animals at the Australian Reptile Park were in fine Halloween spirit this week as they starred in a fun video set in a graveyard to celebrate the spooky holiday…
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Terrigal Beach finally achieves a Good rating
After three years of rating as Poor, Terrigal Beach has finally achieved a Good rating in the 2023/2024 State of the Beaches report. The recently released report rated all Central…
Woman severely burnt in gas explosion at brewery
Six String Brewing Company at Erina was forced to close after a gas explosion on Monday, October 28. The incident occurred just before midday in the kitchen, causing severe facial…
Free dog training sessions
Central Coast Council is inviting dog owners to join free Come and Try dog training sessions across the region. The sessions will provide valuable insights and practical skills for dog…
Serious injuries in head-on crash at Mount White
An investigation is underway after two people were seriously injured in a crash at Mount White early on Sunday, October 27. Emergency services responded to reports at about 7.15am of…
Geotechnical investigation underway for high-speed rail
Marine geotechnical investigations began in Brisbane Water on October 17 as part of the Federal Government’s probe into the feasibility of a high-speed rail network between Sydney and Newcastle. Work…
New lifts open at Tuggerah railway station
Tuggerah Station’s accessibility upgrade reached a major milestone when its newly-installed lifts were opened to the public today, Monday, October 28. The opening of the lifts, which will provide access…
Special Olympics torch run a dream come true for Hayley
Central Coast local Senior Constable Hayley Schubert has been selected to represent NSW in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) at the World Winter Games for the Special Olympics in…
Warning to prepare for 3G switch off
Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride is warning locals to prepare for the 3G switch off set to occur next Monday, October 28. Australian 3G networks are being switched over…
Motorbike hits 200km/h on M1
Brisbane Water Highway Patrol was conducting speed enforcement along the M1 Motorway at Somersby on Tuesday, October 22, when their radar detected a motorcycle travelling at 143km/h. Police took off…
Wombat lady hailed a hero around Yarramalong way
Around Yarramalong way, she’s known as the wombat lady – even the wombat magician to some. For the past 12 years, Leanne Hall of Brush Creek in Yarramalong Valley has…
Federal Government acts to keep the NBN in public hands
The Federal Government has introduced legislation to keep the National Broadband Network (NBN) in public ownership. Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the government was protecting the NBN from…
The King, Prime Minister, Mayor and childcare
Editorial – In a week marked by high-profile leaders going about their democratic duties, one could easily miss the bigger picture as the world watches a US presidential campaign that…
Gosford Private Hospital scraps maternity services
Central Coast obstetricians have expressed deep disappointment over an announcement that Healthe Care will cease maternity services at Gosford Private Hospital at the end of March next year. Hospital CEO…
A right royal meeting
It’s not every day one gets to meet a reigning monarch and Adam Brown of Avoca Beach and his family are still processing the fact they got to have a…
Students design labels for Eastcoast Beverages
Central Coast beverage company, Eastcoast Beverages has unveiled three new limited-edition labels designed by TAFE NSW Newcastle students. A launch event was held at the facility on October 21 to…
Parents reeling at long day care closure
Parents are reeling following the sudden closure of Coast Community Connections’ long day care service for preschool children at Woy Woy. Spokesperson Ivona Rose said parents were advised on Friday…
Caring for families living below poverty line
October 14 marked the start of Poverty Week, an awareness campaign running each year to end child poverty. Central Coast children’s charity, We Care Connect, has chosen to take direct…
Cookoff delivers 10,000 meals for needy
A hundred volunteers from Dolmio, Sodexo and Coast Shelter slaved away to provide 10,000 nutritious meals for those in need during the Great Dolmio Cookoff from October 14-17. The event…
The Glen celebrates 30 years of helping those in need
More than 800 people gathered at Chittaway recently to celebrate the 30th birthday of The Glen, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for Indigenous and non-Indigenous men. Established in 1994…