Permanent solution needed for stormwater concerns
Toowoon Bay residents fear stagnant water pooling at the base of beach access stairs at the end of Binburra Ave is a health and environmental concern. Following heavy rain and…
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Engineering scholarships for Coasties
Three Central Coast students are among 20 at Charles Sturt University to receive scholarships from Transgrid under a $2M program to help develop the next generation of engineers, address the…
Family reunion to celebrate 102nd birthday
Around 70 people gathered at Toowoon Bay on Saturday, March 23, for a major reunion of the Stead family. Attendees were the descendants of the 13 siblings of the family,…
Community unites in aftermath of storm mayhem
Residents from Bateau Bay to The Entrance are banding together in a massive clean-up effort following a devastating storm cell which ravaged the area on Saturday afternoon, December 9. Long…
14 of our 15 beaches get tick of approval
The 2022-2023 State of the Beaches Report has seen 94 per cent of the Central Coast’s 15 beaches and three ocean baths receive a Good or Very Good rating, with…
More than $780,000 for surf club upgrades
More than $780,000 will be spent to upgrade, restore and improve six surf clubs on the Central Coast as part of the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program. Minister for…
Drink driving charge after car crash
A man has been charged with high-range drink driving following a crash at Toowoon Bay. About 7.30pm last Thursday, December 8, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District responded to reports…
New directory lists disabled access beaches
Avoca and Toowoon Bay beaches feature on a new beach access directory, launched this week by Accessible Beaches Australia. The new site, developed in partnership with Deloitte, is the first…
Lifeguard tower to be named after community stalwart
A proposal to name the lifeguard’s tower at Toowoon Bay in memory of a popular surf lifesaver was considered by Administrator Rik Hart when Central Coast Council met on Tuesday,…
Back to the beach
Central Coast volunteer surf lifesavers raised their iconic red and yellow flags at Toowoon Bay on Monday to signify the start of the season this Saturday, September 18. The 15…
$700,000 now an entry price for many suburbs
A sale price of $700,000 used to be labelled the upgrader market on the Central Coast but it is now the entry price for housing in many suburbs according to…
Crane honoured for brave surf rescue
Peter Crane of Toowoon Bay is one of 48 people to have their courageous acts recognised with an Australian Bravery Decoration from Governor General David Hurley. Australian Bravery Decorations recognise…
Holiday parks to get a make over
Holiday parks at Canton Beach, Toowoon Bay, Norah Head and Budgewoi will see a range of improvements over the next four years, totalling $5.35M. Central Coast Council has allocated a…
Toowoon Bay development open for public comment
A development application for a mixed use building with ground-level commercial premises and shop-top housing at Toowoon Bay is open for public comment until July 5. The small, narrow, vacant…
Rescue of the Month Award for saving four lives
Off-duty surf lifesavers and lifeguards have been acknowledged with the Surf Life Saving NSW Rescue of the Month award for saving four lives in an outstanding rescue at Toowoon Bay….
Major drowning event at Toowoon Bay avoided
Surf lifesavers, council lifeguards and the Volunteer Rescue Association worked together to rescue four people in distress at Toowoon Bay on February 22. The group was snorkelling off shore at…
Five houses proposed on one site at Toowoon Bay
A proposal for five dwellings at 120 Swadling St, Toowoon Bay, is under assessment by Central Coast Council. The existing house and other structures will be demolished to make way…