Upgrade for Bushlands Reserve
Following collaboration with Central Coast Council to identify a local playground for an upgrade, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has announced Bushlands Reserve in Springfield will receive a $50,000 revamp….
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A special cake to mark radio milestone
Dot Woolmer of North Gosford is no “Swifty” but you would be hard pressed to find a more loyal fan. Every Sunday for 28 years she has been listening to…
Addressing homelessness on the Central Coast
Editorial Addressing homelessness on the Central Coast requires a community effort. The sad news of a homeless man found dead, stuck in a charity bin at Tuggerah, has shocked the…
Coast tops list of natural disaster risk areas
The Central Coast tops the state as the local government area currently at most risk of multiple natural disaster hazards including storms, floods, bushfire, coastal erosion and inundation. But by…
More of a say for small business
The Central Coast business community is welcoming the recent launch of the Charter for Small Business. Fulfilling a pre-election commitment from the NSW Government, the Charter gives small business owners…
Coast Swifties urged to plan ahead
Taylor Swift fans planning to travel from the Central Coast to Sydney to see the star in concert this week are urged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time…
Homes to be auctioned over unpaid rates
Public auctions of homes being sold for unpaid rates and Council charges will take place on February 27 and 28 at the Council chambers in Hely St, Wyong. Originally 75…
More on those Wamberal beachfront covenants
Central Coast Council has confirmed that some waterfront properties at Wamberal Beach have covenants that indemnify Council for damage to those developments. But it has not said how many of…
Silent protest over Kariong rezone
A silent protest was held outside the offices of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s in Mann St, Gosford, on Friday, February 16. The protest highlighted what attendees claim…
Body found in charity bin
A man’s body has been found wedged in a charity clothing bin near Westfield shopping centre at Tuggerah. A passerby made the grim discovery, spotting the man’s legs dangling out…
SES urges app update as severe weather warnings increase
With storm season in full swing the NSW State Emergency Service is urging everyone to update their Hazards Near Me app. The app already sends emergency warnings and advice for…
Industry festival set for March
Manufacturing, food production and related service businesses from across the Central Coast, Sydney and the Hunter regions will come together at the 2024 Central Coast Industry Festival on March 6-7….
PM opens up on tax cuts, PEP 11, and his recent engagement
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was on the Central Coast for the second time in as many weeks on Friday, February 16, as he inspected the new Lake Haven Urgent Care…
Heartwarming reunion at reptile park
In a heartwarming reunion, Albert, the tiniest koala joey ever hand-raised at the Australian Reptile Park, has been reintroduced to his real mother Elsa for the first time since being…
Benefits of first homebuyers scheme
More than 200 first homebuyers across the 2250 postcode have been helped into their first home thanks to the NSW Government’s First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme. Member for Gosford Liesl…
Lots of activities at seniors festival
The 2024 Central Coast Seniors Festival is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. With the theme Reach Beyond, the festival will run from March 11-24, with the…
Wildlife volunteers on the endangered list
Dedicated volunteer carers helping to save precious wildlife could soon be on the endangered list themselves unless dramatic changes are made to a system some fear will no longer work…
Terrigal Lagoon opening
In response to the recent heavy rainfall and rising water levels, Central Coast Council is set to mechanically open Terrigal Lagoon tonight, Friday, February 16, to mitigate flooding by aligning…
Praise for our firefighters
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris has paid tribute to the region’s fire stations as Fire and Rescue NSW celebrates 140 years of protecting the…
Drug ring dismantled: 12 charged
Police have charged 12 men following an investigation into an alleged drug supply network being run out of a licensed premises on the Central Coast. Strike Force Tatiara was established…