CCTV released in Umina shooting investigation
Investigators have released CCTV footage of two men and a vehicle as part of an investigation into a public place shooting at Umina Beach earlier this year. At about 8.30pm…
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Banding together to help those in need
Three of the Central Coast’s most loved organisations have joined forces to support local people in need. The Central Coast Mariners, Australian brand MasterFoods and leading local charity Coast Shelter…
Mehan supports new seafood labelling
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has met with the Professional Fishers Association, Seafood Industry Australia and the office of the Minister for Industry and Trade, to continue his support…
Government cuts funding for commuter parking and faster rail upgrades
The Federal Government will cut its funding commitment to improved commuter carparking in Woy Woy and a faster rail upgrade between Tuggerah and Wyong, effectively skittling the two vital infrastructure…
Pretty Beach school and the Con share the music
Pretty Beach Primary School and the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music (the Con) continue to work closely together to give students opportunities to try out an instrument while at school….
Koala whisperer Hayley hand raises a joey
Three months ago, the Australian Reptile Park’s own “koala whisperer”, Life Sciences Manager Hayley Shute, took on the role of surrogate mother to the tiniest koala joey ever hand-raised at…
Does the Central Coast need a local democracy?
EDITORIAL: This week Council Administrator Rik Hart and CEO David Farmer attended the NSW Local Government Conference in Parramatta. Here they mixed with mayors and councillors from across the state…
Call for help in cleaning up Carawah Reserve
Recreational anglers on the Central Coast are being urged to help with a major clean-up of Carawah Reserve, West Gosford, on Sunday, November 19. Through the statewide Keep it Clean…
Driver charged over fatal Kariong crash
A driver who allegedly caused a fatal car crash at Kariong in October, then fled the scene without assisting or reporting it, has now been charged following an investigation. On…
Changed traffic conditions next week
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from November 19-21 to carry out safety maintenance work at five sites across Green Point, Kincumber, The Entrance and East Gosford. Transport…
Kariong development back in the spotlight
With a proposed rezoning of land for a housing development at Kariong expected to go out for public comment later this month, the controversial Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC)…
Mother and daughter spread Christmas cheer
Local mother and daughter Jodie and Summerlilly Welch have organised a generous donation to We Care Connect through Member for Wyong David Harris. The two gathered gift packs, new toys,…
Motorbike ride to end family violence
Officers from Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes Police Districts are supporting the Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee’s Motorbike Ride to end Domestic and Family Violence. It starts and finishes at…
Hundreds attend Remembrance Day services
Hundreds of residents attended Remembrance Day services all over the Central Coast, from the Woy Woy Peninsula to the northern reaches of the region on Saturday, November 11. Central Coast…
Guide dogs to be at Kanwal market day
The Guide Dogs Central Coast Volunteer Support Group will hold a fundraising stall at the Her Cave market day at Kanwal on Saturday, November 18, from 9am-2pm. The group formed…
Bensville mum pushes for childcare reform
Bensville mother of one, Jess Coulson, has launched an e-petition in the NSW Legislative Assembly sponsored by Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch, calling on the NSW Government to take action…
Call for urgent fix on dangerous Glenrock Pde
Koolewong and Point Clare/Tascott Progress Association is ramping up calls for a major fix for Glenrock Pde at Tascott after President Ken Janson was involved in a car accident in…
Vales Point Power Station review open to public
NSW Environment Protection Authority CEO Tony Chappel will address a public meeting of community action group Future Sooner at 12.30pm on Friday, December 1, at Chain Valley Bay community hall….
Upgrade for Toukley cenotaph
Toukley RSL Sub-Branch will receive $10,000 towards the refurbishment of its cenotaph as part of the State Government’s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. Member for Wyong David Harris said…
Kayakers on 400km ocean paddle to end fossil fuels
Intrepid kayak-sailors Dr Simon Leslie and Tom Hunt will call in to Norah Head on their 400km ocean paddle to end fossil fuels and will be welcomed by members of…