Helipad lease “anti-competitive”
Council negotiating a lease with only one provider is not going to deliver the best economic outcome says resident.
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Council to pay almost half a million dollars over Narara Creek sewage leak
Central Coast Council has been ordered to pay a total of $418,562 by the Land and Environment Court for failing to maintain a sewage pipeline which caused a significant water…
Meet Hemsworth the funnel web
The Australian Reptile Park has received the biggest male funnel web spider ever donated to its antivenom program during peak breeding season. Measuring in at a whopping 9.2cm, the newest…
Free suicide prevention training
A free suicide prevention training session will be held at The Entrance on February 10. Opening conversations around suicide is vital to increase awareness and help prevent suicide, but knowing…
Are you the Coast’s newest millionaire?
The search is on for an Erina resident or visitor who has scored more than $2.1M in the Saturday Lotto draw of January 4. The mystery ticket holder held one…
Peace-shattering hoons targeted
Residents have had enough of hoon vehicle behaviour at the intersection of Patonga Rd and Pearl Beach Dr over recent weeks. The two seaside villages are small, friendly, caring communities…
Beefy birthday treat for cranky croc
Perhaps the world’s most famous reptile, Elvis the Crocodile, celebrated his 59th birthday early in the new year by chomping down on a quarter of a cow. The 4.75 metre,…
Motorcycle pursuit in Gosford ends in arrest
A man has been charged following a pursuit on the Central Coast on Friday, January 3. At about 1.20pm, officers attached to Police Transport Command were patrolling Mann St, Gosford,…
Ecovillage prepared for Summer fires
Narara Ecovillage has obtained a second fire trailer to help protect its 170 residents from possible Summer bushfires. With one Community Fire Unit (CFU) trailer in longtime operation, the village…
Special needs students program gets a big boost from locals
In a heartwarming show of community spirit, IGA Central Coast stores have stepped up with a generous $30,000 donation to the KareyandKareful Foundation’s Special Needs Students Reading Program. The funds…
Mariners drown out the Roar at Lang Park
The Central Coast Mariners men returned to form in the new year, convincingly defeating the Brisbane Roar 3 – 1 at Lang Park on January 3. The Mariners headed into…
2024 in review – April
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. April Central Coast SES units received almost 600 requests for…
Work on Terrigal Dr
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from this week on multiple intersections on Terrigal Dr between The Entrance Rd and Ocean View Dr at Terrigal. Work will take…
Off-duty police officer nabbed for speeding
An off-duty police officer caught speeding on the Central Coast was among thousands of drivers issued with infringements and charges statewide over the festive period. At about 5pm on Monday,…
Take care on Avoca Dr
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Avoca Dr for the next four weeks. From Sunday, January 5, roadworks will be carried out at multiple intersections on Avoca Dr…
2024 in review – January
As the new year kicks off, we begin a series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. January After years of…
Festive fundraiser for sick kids
Residents of Selina Ave, Kariong, made the most of the festive season, raising a whopping $3,200 for Central Coast Local Health District paediatric wards. On December 21, residents held a…
NYE firebug arrested in Gosford
A man has been charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to trees in the popular Waterfront Park at Gosford straight after the 9 pm fireworks display on Tuesday, December…
New best buds at reptile park
An adorable and surprising friendship has formed at the Australian Reptile Park between two of its newest residents. Despite being from different species, Honey the koala joey and Bucky the…
Sublime Summer on the Central Coast
EDITORIAL As Summer unfolds on the Central Coast, the region comes alive with the unmistakable buzz of the holiday season. Locals and visitors alike are drawn to our pristine beaches,…