Growing pains see need for local collaboration and leadership
The Central Coast, a region celebrated for its natural beauty and vibrant community, is currently grappling with a series of growing pains that challenge our cherished way of life. A…
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Santa takes on new role as zookeeper
While Santa’s little helpers back at the North Pole are kept busy building toys and wrapping presents for the big day, Santa has flown across the world to take on…
Take care on those busy roads
Central Coast holidaymakers heading north to Hexham, out west to Wagga or down the south coast are being reminded to plan ahead, to avoid peak travel times and to use…
Turtle hatchlings arrive for Christmas
Aussie Ark’s Conservation Ark facility, located on the grounds of the Australian Reptile Park at Somersby, has announced the successful laying of a batch endangered Manning River Turtles. The facility…
Christmas miracle at Ettalong
In a tale straight out of a Christmas story, Matty Bennett and Rupert Noffs, owners of The Lucky Bee restaurant at Ettalong Beach, discovered a little miracle in their garden…
Nominate inspirational seniors
Central Coast residents are being encouraged to celebrate the positive role seniors play in our community by nominating them for the 2024 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. Member for…
We Care Connect to deliver car safety program
We Care Connect is set to help keep child car passengers in the Wyong electorate safe thanks to a $5,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Community Road Safety Grants program….
Anti-mould campaigner’s silent health challenge
After years of experiencing intermittent sickness, Central Coast resident Camilla Thompson discovered her symptoms turned out to be related to a mould infestation in her rental house. This year, she…
Petition calls for urgent fix on Glenrock Pde
Koolewong and Point Clare/Tascott Progress Association has started a petition calling for immediate action to address dangerous conditions on Glenrock Pde. Residents have been agitating for several years to see…
Enjoy the Coast – but step lightly
As the Central Coast welcomes thousands of people over the holiday period, Central Coast Council is reminding residents and visitors alike to step lightly, with the region accredited as an…
Outrage over remedial work at glyphs site
Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) has accused the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of carrying out “unnecessary” and “extreme” remedial works at the site of the Kariong hieroglyphics. Many residents…
Fears paid parking on the cards for Wyong Hospital
Community concerns that paid parking could be introduced at Wyong Hospital are escalating with the matter currently “under review” by the State Government. Federal MPs Gordon Reid (Robertson) and Emma…
Ice cream business gets cold shoulder from Council
A popular and growing small business at Noraville has been shut down, and six people are now out of work, because of what the owner says is Central Coast Council’s…
Stuck in roof of Gorokan house
Central Coast VRA Rescue Squad was called to an unusual incident at Gorokan on Thursday, December 14, when someone got stuck in the roof cavity of a house. Police were…
Drugs and cash seized after police chase
A two-day police blitz targeting criminal activity in and around public transport hubs snared a 25-year-old man at Gosford railway station. At about 6.50pm on Friday, December 15, officers attached…
Swimmer rescued from Budgewoi Lake
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes retrieved a distressed swimmer from Budgewoi Lake after receiving a call at about 8:30am on Saturday, December 16. Marine Rescue NSW vessel Tuggerah Lakes…
Surfing Santa hangs 10 at Soldiers Beach on Christmas Day
Surfing Santa will be hanging 10 again this year when he makes his way to Soldiers Beach on Christmas Day. In what has become a great family Christmas tradition, Surfing…
Major milestone for Broken Bay Pearl Farm
Broken Bay Pearl Farm, battered by devastating floods since it opened in 2001, has celebrated a significant milestone in its journey to recovery. Following the devastation of three major flood…
Council closures over Christmas period
Central Coast Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holiday period from Monday, December 25, to Monday, January 1, 2024, re-opening Tuesday, January 2. The closure…
Christmas market a huge success
Central Coast not-for-profit aged care organisation Alino Living held its inaugural Christmas market on December 11, bringing festive cheer and a vibrant atmosphere to its residents and the broader community….