Mystery of jaw bone found on Umina beach finally solved
Advancements in DNA technology have revealed the identity of a 44-year-old jawbone discovered on Umina Beach in 2020. Woy Woy resident, Toyah Evans, made the gruesome discovery in the sand…
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Local MP praises new financial hardship directives for telcos
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed new directives from the Federal Government making it mandatory for telecommunication companies to provide financial hardship assistance to all customers experiencing difficulties paying…
Second veterans’ forum
A second forum for the veterans’ community to discuss matters relating to veterans and their families will be held at Ettalong on August 5. Organised once again by Member for…
Environmental group holds Tree Day fun
Central Coast Council’s Environmental Volunteer Program has three new officers and has so far this year been involved in National Volunteer Week, Harvest Festival and the 5 Lands Walk. The…
Long Jetty amenities newer but smaller
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed the return of an amenities building in the Long Jetty Foreshore Reserve, albeit with reduced facilities. Central Coast Council commenced renewal works…
Permanent solution needed for stormwater concerns
Toowoon Bay residents fear stagnant water pooling at the base of beach access stairs at the end of Binburra Ave is a health and environmental concern. Following heavy rain and…
Improving native fish migration
Central Coast Council is collaborating with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in testing a new way to encourage Australian native fish to move across creek and river weirs,…
Get ready for 3G switchover
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is urging Coasties to ensure their phones are prepared for the 3G switchover from September 1. The estimated number of 4G mobile handsets that could…
Expert panel lined-up for citizens inquiry
Future Sooner has assembled a panel of eight of Australia’s leading doctors, professors, academics and health experts for its Citizens Inquiry on August 25. It will be the first inquiry…
Police visit bearing gifts for families
Officers from Brisbane Water Police District made a heartfelt visit to Ronald McDonald House in Newcastle earlier this week, bearing gifts to show their support for families going through a…
What it takes to be medico on the rescue helicopter
There are few paramedics who know better than Jeremy Veness the extent of training required to secure a place on the Central Coast Westpac Rescue Helicopter critical care medical team….
Countdown to sleepout
Business and community leaders will brave single digit temperatures on Friday, August 2, for the annual Coast Shelter Sleepout, raising awareness and vital funds in support of the organisation’s homelessness…
Commuter carpark to be sold for $1
The Woy Woy Commuter Carpark is changing owners. Central Coast Council will sell it to the NSW Department of Transport for $1. But Administrator Rik Hart says it’s a good…
Place to go for gluten-free bakery treats
Heatherbrae’s Pies at Ourimbah is one of three Australian heritage-style cafe bakeries in NSW which are popular for their high-quality handmade pies and delectable menu treats. The Ourimbah bakery and…
People power wins the day at Pippi Point
After three years of campaigning, Davistown residents are in celebration mode after Administrator Rik Hart gave the Pippi Point off-leash dog area a reprieve at the July 23 Central Coast…
Red Bus gets behind Coast Shelter
Red Bus CDC NSW has unveiled a specially wrapped bus featuring the Coast Shelter, marking the beginning of a significant community partnership. The partnership was announced during a Service Commencement…
Kariong base for firefighting drone
Kariong Fire and Rescue Station has become the base for the Central Coast’s firefighting drone operations, a move set to strengthen the region’s emergency response capabilities. The first firefighting drone…
All aboard to celebrate train driver John
One of the state’s longest serving train drivers marked 55 years of service on the railways of NSW. John Szabo was joined at Gosford station by colleagues, friends, family and…
Boost for three Coast events
Three major events in the Gosford electorate are set for a boost with the announcement of a $60,000 grant under the Regional Event Fund. The Naturellement, Glenworth Grazing, and Words…
New program aimed at beefing up cyber security
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed a new grants program aimed at increasing cyber literacy for those most at risk of being impacted by cyber crime. The Federal Government…