Pelican feeding under review
It’s time to bring back the pelican feeding to the waterfront says The Entrance MP, David Mehan. The daily pelican feeding had been a huge drawcard every afternoon for longer…
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Botulism likely cause of bird deaths
Two adult Eastern Ospreys have been found dead at the base of their nest tree, as well as another young bird at a different nesting site, at The Entrance. Allan…
Local MPs co-sponsor Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
Dying with Dignity NSW has welcomed the introduction of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Bill into NSW Parliament on October 14. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, and Gosford MP,…
Panel wants more evidence before making apartment decision
The Local Planning Panel deferred a decision on a block of units at The Entrance pending detailed evidence from the applicant demonstrating the original consent had physical commencement and had…
Julie’s secrets light the way for best seller
The Entrance based entrepreneur, Julie Watson, is one of many contributors that have written chapters for Lake Macquarie based author Joanne Martin’s bestseller book, Innovation Secrets. The book, which became…
Fairport unit development recommended for approval
A proposed six-storey unit development for The Entrance, which was first approved in 2006, goes to the Local Planning Panel (LPP) on Thursday, September 23 with a series of changes…
Anti-vax rally quashed by police
About 150 anti-vaxxers scattered when police converged on Memorial Park at The Entrance last Saturday to break up their rally which was in breach of the Public Health Orders. A…
Firefighter honoured for distinguished service
Member of The Entrance Fire and Rescue NSW, Chris Towe, has been recognised in the Commissioner’s Orders for his service during the 2019-2020 bushfire emergency. The 26-year-old from Long Jetty…
Cancellation of NSW Parliament sittings ‘outrageous’ – Mehan
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, has called the cancellation of the scheduled September sittings of the NSW Legislative Assembly “outrageous”, after Speaker of the House Jonathan O’Dea advised all…
Surf clubs win major state awards
Northern Clubs have taken out two major awards at Surf Life Saving NSW’s Awards of Excellence, announced virtually on August 28. Ken Sellers of The Entrance SLSC was named Official…
Writers’ group invites entries in Haiku competition
The Central Coast Independent Writers Group wants the community to get creative in isolation by writing a Haiku for their Capturing a Moment Writing Competition. This competition is the second…
Mobile library timetable to include Memorial Park
A new service called the BookMobile has commenced to provide a mobile library following the closure of The Entrance Library, The Bookmobile will soon be operating on a new timetable…
Toxic legacy needs a population rethink
Forum – Residents from the northern end of the Coast have had rates redirected to the southern suburbs for infrastructure and then been classified as the lower socio-economic region. This…
Community needs to stay informed to understand what they are voting for
A Constitutional Referendum will be held on September 4 to determine the future number of Central Coast councillors. The referendum will ask Coast voters to determine the question: Do you…
Used mobile phones wanted to donate to homeless people
The Rotary Club at The Entrance has partnered with Central Coast Primary Care to collect used mobile phones to donate to homeless people in the area. This will enable people…
Free classes on line
With school holidays heavily disrupted by the latest COVID-19 lockdown, one Coast business is offering its services digitally for free to give everyone something to do while being trapped at…
NSW Telco’s Public Safety Network expands
New Public Safety Network (PSN) radio sites at The Entrance and Wadalba are a major boost in operational and mission critical communications coverage for emergency services. The new radio infrastructure…
Valé Spencer Vale
Life Member and long serving President of The Entrance Camera Club, Spencer Vinrace Vale, has been remembered. Vale died on June 3, three months shy of his 97th Birthday. He…
Five-storey residential flat building proposed
Plans for a five-storey residential flat building at 16 Bayview Ave, The Entrance, are now open for public comment. There will be 13 units on the vacant 800sqm block, comprising…
Unauthorised Pelican marking needs to be stopped
Pelicans across the Central Coast, from The Entrance to Woy Woy, are appearing with red patches from an unknown cause. Cathy Gilmore from Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast has some…