Historic plans give a glimpse of the past
What did Budgewoi and Long Jetty look like 100 years ago? The two Central Coast suburbs are among 400 regional towns across the state to have their historic plans digitised…
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Vandalism spree sees public toilets closed
A vandalism spree involving everything from deliberately lit fires to smears of faeces has forced the closure of several public toilets, with Central Coast Council calling for witnesses from the…
Long Jetty Urgent Care Clinic to open early next year
Design work is underway for a new Urgent Care Clinic at Long Jetty which is expected to be operational by early next year. Health Minister Ryan Park was onsite on…
Affordable housing for 27 at group home
A house past its prime at 210 The Entrance Rd, opposite the Diggers club, is set to be demolished to make way for three separate group homes to accommodate 27…
Developer of Long Jetty high-rise wants to go even higher
Developers of a high-rise residential development at Long Jetty have lodged revised architectural plans with Central Coast Council to eliminate in-ground basement car parking and raise the height of buildings…
Popular Easter Bunny hunt on again at Long Jetty
The Easter Bunny Hunt is on again this year at Long Jetty, hosted by The Entrance Rotary Club. It’s a hugely popular family event on the Easter calendar and this…
Rocket ship blasts off for a refresh
The iconic rocket ship play structure at Long Jetty Lions Park is going into a temporary orbit to be refreshed – but will soon return as good as new and…
Get rid of unwanted chemicals this March
Residents will have the chance to clear out unwanted hazardous chemicals from around their home and safely dispose of them for free at Central Coast Council Chemical CleanOut events this…
Housing and support options for seniors with disability
Days are numbered for the old cabin and caravan park at 137 Tuggerah Pde, Long Jetty because plans are afoot to transform the site into a supported living development for…
Walk for Motor Neurone Disease
The first ever Central Coast Walk to d’Feet MND will be held at Long Jetty on March 5. The Walk is fun family day out to support people living with…
Siblings get active to honour Dad’s legacy
A Long Jetty man and his two siblings walked, ran and cycled 2,742.8 kilometres during November – the equivalent of going from Sydney to Far North Queensland – to honour…
Lakes Festival back with a splash this November
The Central Coast Lakes Festival will be back in full swing this November, with the region’s magnificent waterways set to take centre stage. The 10-day festival will see more than…
Sandy beaches restored around Tuggerah Lakes
Tons of sand are being spread over lake beaches at Long Jetty, Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah this week to refresh foreshore areas. This work by Central Coast Council will replace…
Restoration of Long Jetty resumes
Work will resume on April 27 to restore the landmark 107-year-old Long Jetty to its former glory. The iconic jetty, which gave its name to the entire suburb, was significantly…
Wyong and Long Jetty finalists for NSW Top Tourism Town award
Wyong, Long Jetty and Woy Woy have made it to the finals in the 2022 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. The awards were established by the NSW Tourism Industry Council…
Statue commemorates efforts of animals in war
A bronze statue of a German Shepherd, honoring the contribution of animals that have served the armed forces of Australia, will be unveiled at The Entrance Cenotaph thanks to work by the Entrance Long Jetty RSL sub-Branch.
Historic jetty waits more than a year for repairs
Long Jetty’s Gladstone Avenue jetty is scheduled this week for what is hoped will be a final round of repairs.
Medical staff fear for the future of Long Jetty Healthcare Centre Unit
The ongoing operation of Long Jetty Healthcare Centre In-Patient Unit which was closed last September on a temporary basis and reutilised for COVID vaccinations, looks uncertain if not impending, according to its long-serving staff.
Conservatorium appoints acclaimed Long Jetty pianist
Central Coast Conservatorium of Music (CCCM) has appointed acclaimed pianist and Long Jetty local Katy Tsai to its teaching staff.
A Christmas dash at Long Jetty
CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: Two more sleeps until the ‘Big Man in Red’ arrives after another year like no other. Long Jetty’s ‘Dash of Christmas’ is usually open all year round –…