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…
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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…
Upgrade for Wamberal playspace
Central Coast Council is set to receive $60,000 towards the renewal of the Wamberal Memorial Hall playground thanks to the NSW Government as part of the $37.2M Local Small Commitments…
Motorcyclist injured in Wamberal crash
Westpac Rescue Helicopter landed on the sports field at the Tumbi Umbi Campus of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College on Thursday, February 29, to pick up an injured motorcycle rider. The…
Hundreds gather at latest seawall protest
Despite sweltering temperatures, about 800 people gathered at Wamberal on Sunday, January 21, to voice their opposition to a seawall at the popular beach. The latest in a string of…
Bold vision for national coastal reserve
Central Coast PhD student Mark Ellis has put forward a vision for a national coastline reserve encompassing areas such as Wamberal where chronic beach erosion is present and sea level…
Homebuyers warned of Wamberal erosion risk
As debate over a proposed seawall at Wamberal Beach continues to rage, the suburb has been included on a list of the 20 NSW locations most likely to be affected…
Nutty Masters Surf Carnival at Wamberal
The 27th Nutty Masters Surf Carnival will be held at Wamberal Surf Club on Saturday afternoon, November 4, in memory of Gary Lambert. Lambert (Nutty) joined Wamberal as a junior…
Spooky spectacle unleashed on Halloween
Witches, scary clowns, and even dinosaurs took centre stage as the Central Coast was gripped by the Halloween fever on a spooktacular Tuesday night. The eeriest address in town had…
Wamberal Beach land transfer angers SOS
The State Government has flagged the transfer of land at Wamberal Beach to Central Coast Council, despite a petition from residents arguing against the transfer. Five blocks of waterfront land…
Info session on Wamberal seawall issue
Disappointed with a lacklustre response in State Parliament to its petition objecting to a seawall, the Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS) group is set to hold a special information…