All beaches and sporting grounds remain closed
As of Monday, March 7, 2022, all 15 patrolled beaches and all of the 74 council-run sporting grounds have been formally closed, with the possible exception of the Central Coast…
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Central Coast included in disaster relief declaration
The NSW Government has issued a disaster relief declaration for many parts of coastal NSW, including the Central Coast Local Government Area. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch…
Khrystyna bakes traditional Ukrainian Easter bread to support her homeland
San Remo resident Khrystyna Rayner is fundraising for Ukraine, her home country, by making Paska bread, a Ukrainian traditional food that is baked for Easter.
Central Coast Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, March 4, 2022. The lead stories from across the region in a brief audio/video format: Flooding and storms cause chaos, Beach contamination…
Tesch wants to see more Coast women run for Parliament
When women support women, women win was the motto for a special event hosted by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, on February 16 welcoming female Members of Parliament and Members…
Residents call for a major fix on Glenrock Pde, Tascott
Koolewong and Point Clare/Tascott Progress Association is calling for a major fix for Glenrock Pde at Tascott, with the stretch between Tascott and Koolewong railway stations in a shocking state…
Storms cause major chaos on Coast – with more rain on the way
The Central Coast has waded its way through a week of torrential rain, with road closures causing major traffic holdups and transport cancellations and delays throwing residents and commuters into…
Tuggerah Lake evacuation order issued
Thursday March 3, 2022: NSW SES is directing people in the low-lying areas of Tuggerah Lake and the surrounding areas to evacuate the high danger area. The Flood Evacuation Order…
Peninsula gets set for deluge
As rain is expected to lash NSW coastal areas over the coming days, the Peninsula is gearing up for the deluge, with locals asked to be prepared for the worst…
Torrential rain causes transport chaos
REPORT: Wednesday, March 2, 2022: The Central Coast region has been thrown into traffic and transport chaos today as a result of continuous heavy rainfall. Road closures at major intersections…
Units and studio flats planned for Sparks Road
A plan to build four, two-storey buildings that contain 160 units on Sparks Road, Hamlyn Terrace has been referred to the Regional Planning Panel.
Tesch demands action on flooding issue at major West Gosford intersection
Every time there is significant rain on the Central Coast, the intersection of Central Coast Hwy and Racecourse Rd at West Gosford goes underwater. Traffic chaos ensued last week when…
Severe Weather Warning
Bureau of Meteorology, Tuesday, March 1: A Severe Weather Warning for heavy to locally intense rainfall has been issued for Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra and South Coast and parts…
Funding boost for Gosford CBD Community Hub
Gosford CBD Community Hub has received $7,279 under the NSW Community Building Partnership Program to fund a security upgrade and create a more accessible workplace. Hub Coordinator, Kim Anderson, said…
Local panel approves Tuggerah retail site
A plan to develop a 5.6 hectare vacant block on the eastern side of Tuggerah into a large format retail centre has been given the green light by the local planning panel.
Macmasters Beach residents told to remove their kayaks from Council reserve
Residents at Macmasters Beach have been given a month to remove the kayaks they have stored on the foreshore at Lakeside Drive Reserve for 15 years or so with no…
Call for more measures to address homelessness
The not-for-profit organisation Social Futures, which delivers the NDIS and StandBy support programs on the Central Coast, says two new reports highlight an ever-growing housing crisis Australia-wide and has come…
One in three locals showing signs of hearing loss
New research released in the lead up to Hearing Awareness Week (March 1-7) has highlighted one in three locals think their partner already has or might be showing signs of…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Weekly Video News briefing, direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers in Gosford. This week’s lead stories: Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall have slammed the Central Coast this…
Local policewoman hangs up boots after 41 years on the beat
Brisbane Water Police District has farewelled Detective Senior Sergeant Vivienne Crawford who will hang up her boots this month after 41 years of community service. Vivienne is the second longest…