Historic jetty waits more than a year for repairs
Long Jetty’s Gladstone Avenue jetty is scheduled this week for what is hoped will be a final round of repairs.
Tuggerah Lakes
Dealing with the aftermath of the floods
Plans are being rolled out now for an assessment of Tuggerah Lakes as flooding on Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake continues to subside.
Volunteers continue search for Logan Losurdo
Former Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College student, 20-year-old Logan Losurdo, has been missing since November 26 and a small group of mainly volunteers, continue efforts to locate the young man. Losurdo…
New vehicle will speed up rescues
Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue has received $56,586 to purchase a new rescue vehicle as part of a $233,000 Infrastructure Grants Project. Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner of Corporate Services, Todd…
Public urged to come forward with information
Police are re-appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Tuggerah Lakes Area. Logan Losurdo, aged 20, was last seen at about 1:15am on November 26, 2021,…
Three recruits join police district
Tuggerah Lakes Police District will get three new probationary constables from the latest round of recruits sworn in last Friday. Neighbouring police districts Brisbane Water and Lake Macquarie will get…
Apache aids arrest without incident
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol, with the assistance of police dog Apache, arrested a 26-year-old Gorokan man who was involved in a police pursuit. At about 10:30pm on Sunday,…
Inner Wheel supports HSC students
The new Inner Wheel Club of Tuggerah Lakes is making positive changes in the community with its charity work. The 27-member club supports many organisations including We Care Connect, that…
Final report will become a line in the sand for the ongoing management of Tuggerah Lakes
The Tuggerah Lakes Expert Panel will host three online forums to discuss their findings and recommendations to improve the estuary health and water quality at Tuggerah Lakes. The independent Panel…
Commander Younglove awarded Emergency Services Medal
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes Unit Commander, Tony Younglove, has been awarded a Meritorious Award Emergency Services Medal (ESM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List. Commander Younglove has been recognised…
Class action against Council over flooding events planned
Members of the Tuggerah Lakes community are planning a class action against Central Coast Council on behalf of all property owners who suffered loss or damage as a result of…
Comprehensive final report of the Tuggerah Lakes Expert Panel released
A permanent ocean entrance at The Entrance is not a solution to improving water quality in the Tuggerah, Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah lakes system, according to the final report of…
The Weekly News 5@5
Coast Community News 5@5, May 7. Community land up for grabs across the Coast, a debate over the inquiry into Council gets heated, New Council CEO says he’s in for the long haul, Tuggerah Lakes water quality report released, Mariners drew to Melbourne Victory, and a new play set to debut tonight at the Art House in Wyong.
Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study Stage 1 report released
Central Coast Council has released the Stage 1 report for the Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study. The report includes a summary of over 20 studies from 1987 to the present…
Stabbing at a caravan park
A man was taken to hospital in a critical condition after he was found at El Lago Waters caravan park at The Entrance with stab wounds. About 7.30am on Sunday,…
Waterways report detail to be used in Coastal Management Program
Tuggerah Lakes is in pretty good shape according to the 2019-20 Waterways Report Card, released by Central Coast Council on Tuesday, April 13. The report examines the ecological health of…
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes assist with Manning River floods
One of Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lake’s vessels was deployed to the Manning River, Taree, during the recent NSW flood emergency. The Tuggerah Lakes vessel (TL21) was skippered by Steve Corbett…
Citation for outstanding contribution to public safety
Tim Lumby has received a citation from Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes for his role in the rescue of a mother and son from a capsized boat. Lumby was presented with…
Northern Lakes Floodplain Study open for community consultation
A draft Northern Lakes Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan is now open for the final stage of community consultation until March 15. The Northern Lakes Catchment of 33.5 square…
Police crackdown on trail bikers with Operation Hondo
In response to numerous community and ministerial complaints, Police attached to Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol launched Operation Hondo over the weekend ending Sunday, January 17, with a focus to target…