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…
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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…
NSW SES evacuation warning for lower Hawkesbury
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting major flooding along the Hawkesbury River with an increase of predicted heights released at 3.30pm today. As a result, residents and visitors to these…
Beehives at Calga infected with varroa mite
The NSW Department of Primary Industries has confirmed it has identified loads of bees at Calga connected to the recent detection of the varroa mite in Newcastle Port. These Central…
Minor to moderate flood warning for Coast
Central Coast residents have been warned of the possibility of minor to moderate flooding in the coming days as heavy rainfall associated with a potential East Coast Low is forecast…
Draft dog action plan on exhibition
Community feedback is being invited until August 26 on Central Coast Council’s Draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan, which was adopted at its June 28 meeting. The 10-year Action…
The Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to CCN’s’ Weekly News 5@5, July 1, 2022 produced from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers. Coming up this week: Rail and Education strikes set to continue – Council’s…
“Lots of talk but little action” over airport progress
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has renewed its calls for the development of the Central Coast Airport and a light aviation precinct at Warnervale. RDACC Chair Lawrie McKinna says…
Federal funding secured to keep HoTS operating
Health on the Streets (HoTS) is set to continue operating with the Federal Government providing $400,000 to keep the program running past its June 30 deadline. HoTS is run through…
Rail disruptions likely to continue
Central Coast commuters were thrown into chaos this week with major disruptions to train services to Sydney as the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) carried out protected industrial action,…
CEN celebrates 25th anniversary with photography competition
The Community Environment Network (CEN) turns 25 this year and to kick start the celebrations chose World Environment Day (June 5) to announce its #Reconnect amateur photography and short film…
Checking tradies’ credentials made easy
Central Coast customers and businesses can have confidence their tradies are appropriately licenced for the job with an enhanced public register under trial and the Service NSW Business Profile making…
Work starts to upgrade Tuggerah train station
Work is finally underway on a $34M upgrade at Tuggerah railway station, following a seven-year community campaign for better accessibility. Early work has started in preparation for major work, which…
Chain Valley boat ramp closed for upgrade
The carpark and boat ramp at Mulloway Reserve, Chain Valley Bay, is temporarily closed while the area is being upgraded. Improvements include resealing, formal line marking and signage, turning and…