Man charged following police pursuit
A man has been charged following an investigation into a pursuit on the Central Coast on Tuesday, August 8. About 8.30am police from Central Coast Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted…
The Entrance
Pelican rescue a costly exercise
Wendy Gillespie of Pelican Rescue and Research recently rescued an adult male pelican which had been fully incapacitated by fishing entanglement during the recent school holidays. He was spotted on…
Public toilets re-open following vandalism repairs
Central Coast Council has completed repair work on several public toilet blocks which were vandalised last month. The senseless spree of vandalism forced the closure of some public and disabled…
New beacons could be a life saver
Residents and holiday makers at a number of popular Central Coast swimming spots will be a little safer following the installation of new lifesaving technology at The Entrance Channel, Budgewoi…
New location for Services Australia at The Entrance
The Entrance community can now access Centrelink and Medicare services in a newly relocated Services Australia service centre. The new service centre, which opened on July 31, is located 190m…
Jazzing up business facades
Central Coast Council’s Façade Improvement Support program opens on September 1 and aims to provide businesses and commercial property owners with the opportunity to access up to $5000 to enhance…
Singer songwriter session at The Entrance
After a sold-out launch event in June, Central Coast Acoustic Songwriter Sessions has announced tickets to the August event are now on sale. The Entrance Lake House is hosting the…
Tuggerah Tuffs get behind Guide Dogs support group
The Tuggerah Tuffs celebrated the 40th birthday of the Guide Dogs Central Coast Volunteer Support Group by handing over a cheque for $3,000. The Central Coast support group was formed…
Vandalism spree sees public toilets closed
A vandalism spree involving everything from deliberately lit fires to smears of faeces has forced the closure of several public toilets, with Central Coast Council calling for witnesses from the…
Entries open for busking competition
The Central Coast regional heat of the National Busking Championships will be held on Sunday, September 24, at The Entrance. About 30 acts are expected to perform between 9am and…
Acoustic song nights at the Lake House
The Entrance Lake House is set to host a bi-monthly singer/songwriter night showcasing rising local musicians and the stories behind their original songs in an intimate evening of music. Supported…
Accolade for off-duty lifesaver following daring rescue
The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club member, Patrick Jacob, has received Surf Life Saving NSW’s Rescue of the Month award following his courageous off-duty rescue of a teenage boy in…
Renewed visitor centre attracts thousands
The renewed Visitor Information Centre at The Entrance has already attracted thousands of visitors since it opened to the public in April. Officially opened by Central Coast Council Administrator Rik…
Shifting sands at The Entrance
Sand is set to be moved from the spit at The Entrance channel to re-nourish the eroded northern foreshores of Karagi Point Reserve. Central Coast Council Director Environment and Planning,…
Coast MPs named as Parliamentary Secretaries
Two Central Coast MPs have been named as Parliamentary Secretaries in the new Labor State Government. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has been named Parliamentary Secretary for Families and Communities…
Thousands flock to ANZAC Day services
Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to ANZAC Day services all over the Central Coast on April 25 as the region paid tribute to the fallen and all those who…
The Weekly News podcast 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News podcast 5@5 for the third week of April 2023. In the bulletin, this week: Reid talks at United NationsBig ANZAC day turnout expectedReinventing pelican feeding…
Reinventing the traditional pelican feeding
Until COVID-19 the daily Pelican Feed on The Entrance waterfront was one of the Central Coast’s most popular tourist attractions, entertaining and educating people about the area’s own pelican colony….
Renewed visitor information centre opens in time for Easter
The renewed Visitor Information Centre at The Entrance opened to the public on April 6, just in time for Easter and the school holidays. Council Director of Community and Recreation…
Place Maker program set for The Entrance
The Entrance town centre, foreshore and surrounds will be buzzing with activities featuring a series of public art and activations from April 7-16 during this year’s Place Maker program. Central…