Be prepared for bushfire and storm season
Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to Get Ready for bushfire and storm events, by using the month of September to be more prepared and attend a community preparedness event….
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Batten down the hatches
EDITORIAL – Yet again, huge storms have caused flash flooding across the Central Coast, and with a wet Winter predicted, it is bound to happen again and again. As Central…
Fire and storm season – a time for community co-operation
EDITORIAL: Last weekend’s record heatwave has the Central Coast bracing itself for another challenging bushfire and storm season, and the importance of community cooperation cannot be overstated. In recent years,…
The Weekly News podcast 5@5
Watch or listen to Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News video podcast 5@5 for the second week of February 2023. In the bulletin, this week: Storms lash parts of the Coast…
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 swings into recovery mode as rains ease
As the rain settled a little and the sun poked its head out this week, attention turned to mop up operations around the Central Coast. After receiving more that 600mm…
Storm and flood information
Central Coast Newspapers has compiled these storm and flood information resources for residents and visitors alike. Find information on rainfall, roads and transport, emergency service advice, and other relevant information….
Central Coast Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, March 4, 2022. The lead stories from across the region in a brief audio/video format: Flooding and storms cause chaos, Beach contamination…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Weekly Video News briefing, direct from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers in Gosford. This week’s lead stories: Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall have slammed the Central Coast this…
Wild storm cell inflicts major damage to homes
A series of powerful storm cells swept across the Central Coast on Saturday evening inflicting major damage to homes and infrastructure. A particularly powerful cell tore the roof off a…
Flooding and storm resources
The Central Coast is experiencing extensive flooding as a result of heavy rain falling right across the region. We know that finding trustworthy and accurate information is important to our…
Increased potential for large weather events and severe storms this season
Storm season is upon us, from October to March, and volunteers of Wyong State Emergency Service are asking us all to take some small preventative measures to protect our homes…
Coast reels from wild weather
Wild weather lashed the north of the Central Coast on July 12, with heavy rain, thunder and lightning putting on a sky show and hail carpeting Gwandalan like snow. The…
Heavy storms hit Coast
Gale force winds and heavy storms saw almost 50 calls for help on the Central Coast on July 14, but Gosford SES Unit Commander, Steve Tobin, said the unit had…
Wild weather damages Memorial Park foreshore
The Entrance copped the brunt of the storm surge with high seas swirling up and over the sea wall and lifting huge concrete slabs along the Memorial Park foreshore walkway….
Historic tree succumbs to wild storm
A crane begins clean-up work The Macmasters Beach community is in mourning over the loss of an iconic Sydney red gum, which came down during heavy winds and rain on…
Natural disaster relief available
NSW Premier Mike Baird has announced the appointment of a State Recovery Coordinator to oversee the clean-up effort in communities affected by the storm that swept across the state at…