Recovery centres to help flood victims
AS Central Coast residents face the huge task of coping with the effects of last week’s devastating storm event, two Recovery Centres have been set up at The Entrance and…
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Compensation for beekeepers hit by deadly parasite
An $18M compensation package is available for registered beekeepers affected by the deadly varroa mite, including an outbreak detected in Calga. The mite arrived in Australia via the Port of…
Mount White bridge to be named after engineer
A bridge over the Pacific Hwy at Mount White is set to be named after former bridge engineer Ray Wedgwood in recognition of his contribution to the transport industry and…
Call to make sure home smoke alarms are working
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has reinforced a plea from the State Government for residents, landlords and tenants to make sure they have working smoke alarms in…
Commission declines to rule out further industrial action on rail network
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is calling for an immediate return to negotiations over safety on the Sydney and Central Coast rail network after the Fair Work Commission…
Keep an eye out for injured wildlife
As the Central Coast was included with 26 other regions in being declared Natural Disaster Zones this week, the Australia Reptile Park issued an appeal to residents to keep an…
Federal disaster payments for flood affected residents
A one-off Federal Disaster Recovery Payment of $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child is available to those who have suffered a significant loss because of the floods,…
The Weekly News 5@5
The Video Weekly News from Central Coast Newspapers. This remarkable week must go down in local history as the week the weather won. The Central Coast was hit by a…
Dam levels at full capacity
Recent heavy rains on the Central Coast have seen dam levels reach a record breaking high – with the Upper Mooney Dam and Mangrove Creek Dam at full capacity. Central…
Concern over proposed cuts to medical imaging staff
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) says medical imaging services continue unaffected, despite criticisms from the region’s Labor MPs that services at both Gosford and Wyong hospitals are facing staffing…
Respite for commuters, but trains issue not resolved yet
Central Coast commuters had a respite from interrupted train journeys with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) toning down industrial action this week in light of continuing bad weather…
Call for more government help as Coasties struggle with rising cost of living
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is calling for more help from the NSW Government as Central Coast residents struggle with the rising cost of living. “The cost of living has…
Disaster relief available for Central Coast flood victims
Disaster assistance will be available from 2pm on July 7 to Central Coast residents and businesses affected by severe flooding in recent days, with the region among 23 in the…
Residents around Tuggerah Lakes remain on high alert
Residents in low lying areas around Tuggerah Lakes remained on alert for possible isolation or evacuation on Wednesday morning, July 6, with major flooding occurring at Long Jetty, where water…
New sandbagging point open at Bateau Bay
A sandbagging collection point has been set up in the EDSACC grounds at Bateau Bay to help residents protect their homes and property from the rising floodwaters. You’ll need a…
Residents around Budgewoi and Tuggerah Lakes told to evacuate
NSW SES is directing people within low-lying areas around Budgewoi and Tuggerah Lakes to evacuate by 2pm on July 5 as flood waters continue to rise. Once floodwater passes 1.5…
Coast on high alert for possible flash flooding
The Central Coast is on high flood alert with continuing heavy rain throughout the region increasing the risk of flash flooding. The Upper and Lower Mooney Mooney dams had started…
Power outages across the region
[Tuesday, July 5, 8am] Power to many areas of the Central Coast has been cut following the extreme weather conditions since the weekend. Ausgrid crews are working alongside the SES…
Widespread road closures
Following over 300mm of rain over the last few days many roads across the Central Coast have been closed by Central Coast Council. Drivers are advised not to drive along…
Spencer and Gunderman evacuated as flood waters rise
Residents of Spencer, Gunderman and Lower Mangrove have been given the order to evacuate, with rising floodwaters putting homes and lives at risk. Just four months after the townships were…