Semi-trailer jack-knifed
Police are investigating an incident on the M1 Motorway at Ourimbah, where a semi-trailer careered down the off ramp and jack-knifed into bush on the side of the rest area,…
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Rejected boarding house proposal to be reviewed
The developer of a proposed boarding house at Ourimbah has requested Central Coast Council to review its refusal of the project. Urbanesque Planning Pty Ltd, on behalf of owner Pinchgut…
Second coastal low causes widespread storm damage
Residents in the northern suburbs have been on high alert for almost two weeks with two low pressure systems leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Only days after…
Burns Rd warning signs should reduce low clearance issues
New bigger and bolder signs will be erected at approaches to Burns Rd, Ourimbah, to warn truck drivers of a low clearance underpass. Residents in Burns Rd and surrounding streets…
Feud over mountain biking in COSS land intensifies
Members of the Central Coast mountain biking community have hit back at calls to have mountain biking disallowed in COSS lands and say they have just as much right to…
Historical war memorial may be saved
Ourimbah RSL Sub-branch has met with Transport for NSW staff in a bid to save the historic war memorial from removal as part of the railway station upgrade. A meeting…
Major upgrades underway at Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park
Life in lockdown has been tough on the Coast’s sport and recreation sector, but members of Ourimbah Mountain Bike Club (CCMBT) have never been busier. The club manages the Ourimbah…
Ourimbah designated as a Local Centre not a Town Centre
Ourimbah Region Residents Association (ORRA) has been reassured by Central Coast Council that the town’s “village” status will be retained in forward planning policies. Gary Hamer, Section Manager, Urban Growth…
Info on fee-free traineeships and apprenticeships
TAFE NSW Regional General Manager, Marie Larkings, is encouraging school leavers to explore their vocational education options at TAFE NSW Gosford, Wyong and Ourimbah InfoFests, which kick off from January…
Conflict Resolution VR program helps train nursing students
A world first virtual reality (VR) simulation to help train nursing students in conflict resolution is being rolled out at the University of Newcastle’s (UON) Ourimbah Campus. The Conflict Resolution…
Ourimbah Land Use Strategy sent back to the drawing board
The Ourimbah Land Use Strategy and Masterplan has been sent back to the drawing board, because Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, says “we haven’t got it right yet”. Ourimbah residents…
Ourimbah residents oppose ‘Town Centre’ plan
Ourimbah residents are shocked that their suburb has been earmarked for development as a potential town centre and their village atmosphere will be ruined if a Central Coast Council plan…
Temporary changes as a result of Highway duplication works
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the Pacific Hwy as duplication work continues between Ourimbah and Lisarow. Road users are advised that there has been a temporary reduction…
Next section of Pacific Highway Ourimbah contracted
Stage 3B of the Pacific Highway upgrade is a step closer, with a construction contract awarded for the section between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd, Lisarow. The construction contract has…
Final Draft Ourimbah Land Use Strategy and Masterplan to be re-exhibited
Six years in the making, Central Coast Council has moved to re-exhibit the Final Draft Ourimbah Land Use Strategy and Masterplan, to allow for additional public consultation. The Strategy for…
$70m road upgrade, now complete
Motorists on the Central Coast can enjoy improved traffic flow and safety with the upgrade of the Pacific Highway, between Lisarow and Ourimbah, now complete, as of October 9. Parliamentary…
Ourimbah Campus to host Ideas Collider
The University of Newcastle (UON), Ourimbah Campus, will host I2N’s 2018 Ideas Collider in September. Ideas Collider is an event that provides participants with the opportunity to work with diverse…
Ourimbah Campus held an Open Day
University of Newcastle, Ourimbah Campus, held an Open Day for future students on August 4. UoN Ourimbah invited the community to “explore campus life, get advice on study options, and…
Ourimbah TAFE Campus hosts sausage and burger judging
The Australian Meat Industry Council’s NSW/ACT Sausage King and Best Butchers Burger Competitions continue on May 31 at Ourimbah TAFE Campus. Independent local butchers from NSW regions send their sausage…
700 ring neck pheasants die from botulism
The deaths of more than 700 ring neck pheasants from botulism, at an Ourimbah property, have prompted a warning from biosecurity experts to report unusual symptoms and behaviour in domestic…