Beekeepers reminded to complete mandatory alcohol washes
Central Coast beekeepers have been reminded to carry out mandatory surveillance on their hives as part of the effort to eradicate varroa mite. The provision, which was introduced under an…
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Surge in Central Coast boating rescues over December prompts warning
Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner Operations Alex Barrell has asked Central Coast boaters to ensure they are well prepared and to take it easy on the region’s waterways after a…
More government help to fix those roads
Central Coast Council is expected to receive a share of a $500M package announced this week by the State Government to help metropolitan and regional councils tackle the mammoth task…
Five factors that will shape 2023 on the Coast
For many Central Coast residents, 2022 will be a year to forget with disastrous floods, another wave of COVID, super-sized increases in land rates and the distant spectre of war…
Toll relief in sight for Coast motorists
Central Coast motorists who travel regularly to Sydney could be in for some toll relief when the State Government’s Toll Relief Rebate Scheme opens for applications from January 24. Residents…
Motorbike accident at Kulnura
A man in his twenties was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital following a motorbike accident at Kulnura on December 29. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by New South Wales…
Man suffers spinal injuries after surf dump
A man suffered spinal injuries after being dumped in the surf at Soldiers Beach on December 30. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team responded by road ambulance just…
Business chamber backs waterfront revitalisation plan
Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) is all in favour of Central Coast Council’s plan to revitalise the Gosford waterfront and is calling for positivity in the face of opposition from…
Alligator nest raid at Reptile Park
Keepers at the Australian Reptile Park undertook a highly dangerous alligator nest raid in the alligator lagoon on December 27. The lagoon is home to 55 adult alligators and the…
Improving safety around our public spaces
The Central Coast will be one of 10 councils eligible to share up to $10M in funding for a program aimed at keeping streets, parklands and public transport hubs around…
NYE fireworks in Gosford after Mariners match
There will be a fireworks display in Gosford after all thanks to one of the major sponsors of the Central Coast Mariners, DMC Conveyor Services. Locals from the southern part…
Wheelchairs and matting make beaches accessible to all
Central Coast Council is determined to make our beaches accessible to everyone this summer, with free access to beach wheelchairs at 12 of the 15 patrolled beaches in the region…
Stunning new mural at Wyong High
A beautiful new mural has taken pride of place at Wyong High School. Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts Kyle Williams said the Tile Mural Project was developed in response…
Helicopter to rescue after Christmas Eve mishap
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was sent to Copacabana by NSW Ambulance just after 9 pm on Christmas Eve when a man suffered serious lacerations after falling onto a glass vase…
New technology will help keep Coast beaches safe
A new technology aimed at keeping beachgoers safer this summer is to be expanded to the Central Coast. The Smart Beaches project already provides real-time data to almost 50 beaches…
Stay safe this summer, urges Council
With high numbers of people set to enjoy the region’s beaches, waterways and outdoors spaces over summer, Central Coast Council is reminding locals and visitors of some key safety measures…
Fix Gosford CBD before developing waterfront
With submissions now closed on Central Coast Council’s ambitious plan to revitalise the Gosford waterfront, two large community groups have slammed the proposal as premature and are pushing for the…
Huge backlog in road maintenance funding
There is a $46.8M backlog of funding needed to maintain Central Coast roads, according to statistics revealed this week by the NRMA. The figures, for 2020-2021, reveal a $1.9B backlog…
Bracken pre-selected by Liberals for The Entrance
Former Australian cricketer Nathan Bracken has been pre-selected as the Liberal candidate for The Entrance ahead of the State election in March. Bracken has lived and raised two children with…
Six community projects funded from coal revenue
School programs at Mannering Park and Lake Munmorah are among the projects to be funded in the 2022 Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program. Road Safety Education Limited will receive…