Nursing the Coast’s soggy lawns back to health
Following weeks of heavy rain, many Central Coast householders are concerned about the state of their lawns. Wamberal mum of three, Emily Fagan, is just one resident who is worried…
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Uniting book club and bushwalks
Keeping your mind and body in shape on the Central Coast could be as simple as the three Bs. BooksBushBullshit – that’s the handle of Georgia Young’s social group which…
Retreating from Wamberal could cost up to $1B
Council does not have the resources or power to acquire private properties at risk of coastal hazards but a State policy is being developed.
Remedial works to begin at North Entrance surf club
Central Coast Council has confirmed that remedial works at North Entrance Surf Club to reinstate the emergency vehicle beach access are scheduled to take place in August. The works form…
All smiles as new HQ opens
Smile On Clinics has opened its new headquarters on the Central Coast – a purpose-built facility in Wamberal that houses its corporate offices, Smile On Lab, and a modern surgery,…
Temporary protection works at The Entrance North get the nod
The NSW Government has authorised temporary coastal protection works at The Entrance North, allowing private property owners to begin installing urgent erosion controls at their own cost and on their…
Artificial reefs the solution to erosion woes says engineer
Civil Engineer Shane Abel has come up with a solution to ongoing erosion at Wamberal Beach which he says would be much more effective than any other method. Abel has…
Looking at long-term solutions to coastal erosion
As Central Coast Council and emergency services worked on short-term erosion mitigation amid high seas and heavy storms this week, residents were also focused on a longer-term solution at Wamberal…
Beachfront residents still await emergency protection works
Residents in two of the Central Coast’s most erosion-prone communities — The Entrance North and Wamberal — continue to wait anxiously for progress on emergency coastal protection works. While one…
Mop-up continues all over the Coast
As mop-up operations continue all over the Central Coast in the wake of the heavy rains in past weeks, residents at Wamberal and North Entrance impacted by severe erosion are…
Rock fishers warned to take care
As strong surf and wild weather continues to pummel Central Coast beaches, rock fishers are being advised to take extreme caution this week. A Hazardous Surf Warning is currently in…
Work to start on notorious Tumbi Rd intersection
Construction work will start this year on the upgrade of the Tumbi Rd and Central Coast Hwy intersection at Wamberal, with Daracon Pty Ltd being awarded the contract. Federal and…
State Cabinet comes to the Coast
NSW Premier Chris Minns and his Ministers will host the first Community Cabinet of 2025 on the Central Coast in April. Community Cabinets are an opportunity for the NSW Government…
From New York to The Entrance, the spotlight’s on Fletcher
Fletcher Kent is having a moment. Quite a few moments. Central Coast residents will know Kent better as Fletcher Pilon, the young singer songwriter from Wamberal who won Australia’s Got…
Crackdown on illegal dog walkers at Wamberal
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Central Coast Council have installed new signs at Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve and around Wamberal Surf Club to remind dog owners…
Hefty fines for two speedsters
Two Central Coast drivers have each been issued with fines of $2959 and six demerit points in separate speeding incidents in 60km/h zones. They were both charged with exceeding the…
Wamberal sewer main under repair
Central Coast Council is preparing to replace the sewer rising main on The Entrance Road at Wamberal. Gongues Constructions was successful in being awarded the tender for the works and will…
Land values need to change due to climate risk
Avoca resident Ian Carruthers says land values will need to change in response to increasing climate risks. He says individuals need all information about risks when looking to buy a…
Mobile disruptions ahead during Telstra upgrade
Telstra is set to upgrade its mobile base station in Wamberal Reservoir by adding additional infrastructure to bring a better 4G user experience and preparation for 5G to the community….
Enforce covenents to save beach, says SOS
Wamberal Save Our Sand (SOS) has uncovered covenants and indemnities that commit Wamberal beachfront property owners to undertake perpetual frontal dune restoration after storms – at their expense. The deeds…