People with disability urged to have COVID jab
A special call has gone out encouraging people with disability to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine booster dose with the state in the grip of a new wave of the…
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Important win for Avoca Beach
RUGBY Avoca Beach advanced to the second spot on the points score tally after an important 24-5 victory over Hornsby on July 16 in the Central Coast Rugby Union competition….
Petition calls for earlier Council elections
Greg Knott of Ourimbah is determined to see elected councillors returned to the Central Coast as soon as possible and, together with his wife Justine Rudston-Brown, has launched an e-petition…
Future of preschool up in the air
The future of Parklands Community Preschool at Kariong is up in the air with stalled negotiations on renewal of its lease, which is set to expire in January. Director, Phoebe…
Key 2 Realty preferred agency for student rentals
The University of Newcastle has named Key2 Realty as its preferred real estate agent to actively source long-term residential rental property options for its students on the Central Coast. Key2…
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…
Elsa the koala has her first joey
The Australian Reptile Park’s world famous koala, Elsa, has had her first joey emerge from the pouch. The fluffy bundle of joy is the first to emerge from the pouch…
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…
Seawall folly
Forum Re: Council proceeds with seawall options for Wamberal Whoever fought against nature & won. Work with nature or lose. Those who choose to build on the sand will not…
Free online wellness program for youth
Y NSW has launched a free, six-week virtual wellness program for young people struggling to access recreation facilities and feeling isolated because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Uplift Online is designed…
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…
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…
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…
Council adopts Operational Plan and Budget for 2022-23
Central Coast Council has adopted its Delivery Program 2022-2025, including the Operational Plan and Budget, Fees and Charges for 2022/23, with some amendments prompted by a recent determination by the…
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…
Mariners set to enter A-League Women
FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have been granted entry into the A-League Women competition with a provisional licence granted by the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) set to begin for the…