safety

Bluebottles arrive en masse

A smack of bluebottle jellyfish has hit Central Coast beaches over the past week, causing major inconvenience for beachgoers. On Saturday, January 9, many beaches became covered with the small…


Tesch warns against COVID complacency

Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is warning Peninsula residents to be aware of the importance of continuing with COVID-safety measures amid concerns raised by community members that complacency is setting…


Please look after our pelicans

Ahead of a busy summer season out on the water, Wendy Gillespie aka The Pelican Lady is calling on Peninsula residents to help prevent an influx of sick and injured…


Dangerous waste a hazard at Ettalong Beach

Visitors to Ettalong Beach have reported sightings of broken glass and asbestos material products ahead of what is expected to be a busy holiday season on the shore. Glass, tiles…


Community group focuses on Umina Beach

Umina Community Group will hold its Annual General Meeting and December Bi-Monthly Meeting at Club Umina at 7pm on December 3. Secretary Peter Springett said the volunteer organisation had specific…


Trimming trees at airport back on the agenda

When Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson, visited Warnervale airport on November 17, the talk was all about trees and opportunities. Persson’s airport visit was part of a familiarisation tour…



Local schools receive safety boost

Student safety is set to be boosted at two Coast schools, with the NSW Government committing to hire new school crossing supervisors at Woy Woy and Killarney Vale Public Schools….


Historic boatshed may be saved

A historic boatshed at Empire Bay may be saved after a community group gathered almost 600 signatures for its preservation. The boatshed was scheduled to be demolished after the State…