Neighbour praised for house fire rescue
A neighbour who rescued an elderly woman and a pet dog from a burning house at Lake Haven has been recognised by Fire and Rescue NSW for bravery. On Wednesday,…
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It’s official: Council won’t sell Woy Woy carpark to private developer
Central Coast Council has formally abandoned any plans to sell the Woy Woy commuter carpark to new owner of Deepwater Plaza, Raptis Investments, following a huge community outcry led be…
Ettalong company rocks the makeup world
Ettalong Beach company Modelrock has been crowned The Makeup Artists Guild Asia Pacific (The MAGAP) 2023 Makeup Brand of the Year for a second time, after taking out the title…
Spencer bounces back to be named a finalist in tourism awards
After experiencing a series of devastating floods in recent years, the Lower Hawkesbury township of Spencer has bounced back to be named as a finalist in the Tiny Town category…
Council adopts management plan for community land – but many are unhappy
Central Coast Council has adopted a new region-wide Plan of Management (POM) for community land despite criticisms and pleas from community activists and environmental groups for more time to consider…
Salvos launch Red Shield Appeal on Coast
The Salvation Army is urging the Central Coast community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, with funds raised locally staying local to support community services and programs…
McBride speaks out on suicide prevention
Member for Dobell Emma McBride has given an impassioned address in Federal Parliament on suicide prevention. McBride, who is Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and for Rural…
Council and police join forces to target speed
Central Coast Council has once again joined forces with local police in a campaign this May to aim for a reduction in speed-related road crashes through an education and awareness…
100 Supertees for Wyong Hospital
A hundred Supertees were delivered to Wyong Hospital on May 2 and five-year-old Eden Searston of Erina was first in line to receive his new medical garment. The brainchild of…
Charity event has had its last ride
After 20 years of supporting Lifeline Central Coast and Coast Shelter, Century Challenge Cycle Rides (CCCR) is set to wind up. Run by the Rotary Club of Gosford, the ride…
Major commitment to reduce youth homelessness
A $91.7M investment by the Federal Government is set to help Central Coast youth at risk of homelessness. The money will be put into the Reconnect program over the next…
Council calls on government to restart wind farm consultation
Central Coast Council is calling for more information and community consultation before the Federal Government makes a decision on whether to establish a renewable energy area with wind turbines in…
Freshwater croc found in Umina backyard
A freshwater crocodile was found in the backyard of a Umina Beach home on Sunday afternoon, April 30. The homeowner immediately contacted the Australian Reptile Park and keepers were dispatched…
Tuggerah animal shelter closes without warning
The RSPCA animal shelter at Tuggerah unexpectedly closed last week after making the “difficult decision to step away from a retail model as it was no longer a cost-effective way…
Have your say in making Gosford safer
Central Coast Council is calling on women, girls and gender-diverse people to raise their voices to improve the perception of safety within the Gosford CBD. A survey and an interactive…
Workers Memorial Day at Ourimbah
The annual Central Coast service to commemorate International Workers Memorial Day (also referred to as International Day of Mourning) was held at the Ourimbah Memorial Wall of Remembrance at 10am…
Gosford greyhound death sparks new calls for review
The latest greyhound death, at Gosford on April 25, has sparked calls for the State’s new Racing Minister and Member for Wyong David Harris to establish an independent review into…
Changed traffic conditions at Berkeley Vale
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Sunday, April 30, to carry out maintenance work at the intersection of Wyong Rd and Bundilla Pde, Berkeley Vale. Lanes may…
Win against Adelaide catapults Mariners into finals series
The Central Coast Mariners, the smallest club in the ISUZU-UTE A-League competition, have yet again made a distinctive mark on Australia’s football landscape by thumping Adelaide United 4-1 at Adelaide’s…
Prepare for strong wind and rain on weekend
The NSW State Emergency Service is urging the Central Coast community to remain vigilant this weekend, April 29-30, as heavy rain and strong winds are forecast. The Bureau of Meteorology…