Brave surf rescue saves father and son from tragedy
Community members are calling for Bateau Bay local Airlie Chadwick to be formally recognised for her courage after she saved a father and son from drowning at Shelly Beach on…
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Appeal for information about Shelly Beach theft
Tuggerah Lakes Police are hoping information from the community could help with their investigation into property stolen from a car at Shelly Beach. Between 4.40pm and 4.50pm on Sunday, February…
Highest honour for motor car racing stalwart
Shelly Beach local Ross Forbes has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Motorsport Australia Service Star Award by Motorsport Australia for exemplary service to motorsport in Australia. He was presented with…
Teen found unconscious in water
A teenager was found unconscious in the water at Shelly Beach on Tuesday, February 4. At around 11.30am, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to Shelly Beach…
Win for Bateau Bay with funding announced for new stairs
Bateau Bay residents are rejoicing following a State Government decision to fund the rebuilding of stairs to a popular reserve that were removed last year by Central Coast Council. Member…
Walkathon to highlight pedestrian safety
Our Lady of the Rosary Shelly Beach will host a walkathon on Friday, June 2, at 10.45am to raise awareness of pedestrian safety and road safety at the school and…
Turtle hatchlings returned to the sea
A bale of endangered Loggerhead Turtle hatchlings was returned to the water at Shelly Beach on April 9 after an epic egg rescue. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service…
Female surfers unite for Her Wave Classic at Shelly Beach
More than 160 females of all ages and abilities ventured to Shelly Beach to compete in the Her Wave Teams Classic surfing event over the weekend March 11 and 12….
Play reading class for seniors
Tuggerah Lakes University of the Third Age (U3A) group is looking for more interested seniors to take part in its bi-monthly play reading classes. Members read and act out many…
New school buildings for more students
Some buildings will be demolished and new ones built to accommodate 95 more students and three additional teachers at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School at Shelly Beach. Other…
Busy day for surf lifesavers
With the weather warming up, it was a busy day for surf lifesavers on the Central Coast on Sunday, November 20 as thousands of Coasties flocked to the region’s beaches….
Preparing the region for natural disasters
Central Coast Council is partnering with the Australian Resilience Corps (The Corps) and Disaster Relief Australia to support on ground disaster resilience action across the region. The Corps is a…
Meeting the need for more disability workers
A collaboration between TAFE NSW Gosford and Central Coast disability care provider Trilogy has kickstarted the careers of almost 100 new support workers. The NDIS National Workforce Plan estimates the…
Molly’s Hawaiian heartbreak
SURFING – The 2021 Challenger Series has reached a conclusion in Hawaii without Championship Tour (CT) qualification for Avoca Beach’s Macy Callaghan and Wade Carmichael, nor for Shelly Beach’s Molly…
Fire damages beach access point
Berkeley Vale Fire Brigade has issued a caution about damaged access stairs to Shelly Beach. The brigade was called to the area following reports of a fire at the beach…
No luck for our surfers in Portugal
SURFING – The Vissla Pro Ericeria in Portugal has come to an end without lasting success for the three Central Coast competitors, victory in the end coming to Hawaiian’s Ezekiel…
Don ecstatic over life honour
SURF LIFE SAVING – Shelly Beach SLSC Lifesaver Don Van Keimpema has been honoured with a Surf Life Saving Australia Life Membership on September 8 to recognise his countless hours…
Meeting to discuss Coast Track missing link
Dozens of East Bateau Bay residents will hold a virtual Shelly Beach Safe Path community meeting on Thursday, September 16, to discuss the “missing link” in the Coast Walking Track….
Shelly Beach roundabout not safe for crossing
Forum – An accident will happen unless traffic slows down and drivers are made aware of the dangers for people, some with young children and in prams, who try to…
Molly Picklum selected for World Challenger Series
SURFING – The World Surf League (WSL) has announced the Australian and New Zealand men and women qualifiers for the upcoming 2021 Challenger Series, with Shelly Beach rising star, Molly…