Charged over Charmhaven tobacco shop fire
Financial Crimes Squad detectives have charged a man for his alleged role in setting fire to a tobacco shop at Charmhaven earlier this year. At about 2.15am on Thursday, August…
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Looking at future of power station site
The inaugural meeting of the Former Munmorah Power Station Site Community Consultation Group was held recently by owner and caretaker of the site Generator Property Management (GPM). It brought together…
Take 3 rolls out free surf life saving club program
Leading international ocean conservation organisation Take 3 For the Sea has announced the launch of its 2024/25 Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) Program. Available for free to SLSCs across Australia,…
Family distraught while search for boy continues
Emergency services, NSW Water Police, Marine Rescue NSW and surf lifesavers were on the water again on the morning of November 4, assisting in the search for a missing young…
Parcel lockers at Bay Village post office
Bateau Bay residents can now get their hands on online purchases day and night, using Australia Post Parcel Lockers now available at Bay Village Licensed Post Office (LPO). Bay Village…
Students join fight against breast cancer
Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus, with support from businesses on the Peninsula, raised $1,300 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation as Pink Ribbon Month (October) drew…
Eraring battery project powers ahead
The second stage of the large-scale battery on the site of Eraring Power Station is underway. State Member for Lake Macquarie Greg Piper joined Origin CEO Frank Calabria and key…
Gosford’s Origami Sound and Light Festival named Best in the State
The Origami “Folding Light and Sound” Festival, hosted in Gosford, has won the 2024 Business NSW Award for the Visitor Economy category, which celebrates innovative projects throughout the state over…
Speed machine breaks two world records
Undergraduate engineering students from Macquarie University who used the runway at Central Coast Airport for speed trials for their entry in the 2024 World Human Powered Speed Challenge at Battle…
Happy Halloween!
The animals at the Australian Reptile Park were in fine Halloween spirit this week as they starred in a fun video set in a graveyard to celebrate the spooky holiday…
Terrigal Beach finally achieves a Good rating
After three years of rating as Poor, Terrigal Beach has finally achieved a Good rating in the 2023/2024 State of the Beaches report. The recently released report rated all Central…
Woman severely burnt in gas explosion at brewery
Six String Brewing Company at Erina was forced to close after a gas explosion on Monday, October 28. The incident occurred just before midday in the kitchen, causing severe facial…
Free dog training sessions
Central Coast Council is inviting dog owners to join free Come and Try dog training sessions across the region. The sessions will provide valuable insights and practical skills for dog…
Serious injuries in head-on crash at Mount White
An investigation is underway after two people were seriously injured in a crash at Mount White early on Sunday, October 27. Emergency services responded to reports at about 7.15am of…
Geotechnical investigation underway for high-speed rail
Marine geotechnical investigations began in Brisbane Water on October 17 as part of the Federal Government’s probe into the feasibility of a high-speed rail network between Sydney and Newcastle. Work…
New lifts open at Tuggerah railway station
Tuggerah Station’s accessibility upgrade reached a major milestone when its newly-installed lifts were opened to the public today, Monday, October 28. The opening of the lifts, which will provide access…
Special Olympics torch run a dream come true for Hayley
Central Coast local Senior Constable Hayley Schubert has been selected to represent NSW in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) at the World Winter Games for the Special Olympics in…
Warning to prepare for 3G switch off
Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride is warning locals to prepare for the 3G switch off set to occur next Monday, October 28. Australian 3G networks are being switched over…
Motorbike hits 200km/h on M1
Brisbane Water Highway Patrol was conducting speed enforcement along the M1 Motorway at Somersby on Tuesday, October 22, when their radar detected a motorcycle travelling at 143km/h. Police took off…
Wombat lady hailed a hero around Yarramalong way
Around Yarramalong way, she’s known as the wombat lady – even the wombat magician to some. For the past 12 years, Leanne Hall of Brush Creek in Yarramalong Valley has…