New childcare centres not backed by community
Central Coast Council has three proposals for new childcare centres on its books for consideration at present, but two of them have been met with significant dissatisfaction from their communities….
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Call for water testing around landfill site
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is calling for immediate water testing on all creeks surrounding the Mangrove Mountain landfill site. CEN wants the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to conduct…
All clear as Boiled Water Alert lifted
Central Coast Council lifted its Boil Water Alert on 3pm on Wednesday, February 5, after new testing results taken from Terrigal Reservoir system confirmed that there was no E. coli…
John’s battle to maintain Turpentine St park
Wyoming resident John Gordon is embroiled in a battle with Central Coast Council over the ongoing maintenance of a strip of Council-owned land in Turpentine St. He says Council created…
Man dies at Terrigal Beach
A man died at Terrigal Beach on Wednesday, February 5. At about 8.20am, emergency services were called to the Beach following reports a man had been pulled from the water…
Mariners women dominate, men left frustrated in F3 Derby thriller
Industree Group Stadium played host to an action-packed F3 Derby on Saturday, February 1, with 10 goals shared across two fiery encounters. While the Central Coast Mariners Women continued their…
Teen found unconscious in water
A teenager was found unconscious in the water at Shelly Beach on Tuesday, February 4. At around 11.30am, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to Shelly Beach…
Why some approved houses are not built
Council has no powers to compel developers to lodge applications for their land.
Gosford Library’s future debated – but few can watch it unfold
Room for six extra people only and technical limitations mean no Livestream.
Gosford Bowling Club centenarian hangs out with ‘youngsters’
For thirty years Joyce Corbett has played bowls at Gosford. Now the future is glum.
Serious fall from skateboard results in head injuries
A teenager sustained substantial head injuries from a serious downhill fall in a skateboarding accident at Kariong on Sunday morning, February 2. The skateboarder was not wearing a helmet, prompting…
Wyong Leagues an official Vegas Watch Party hub
Catch all the excitement of the 2025 NRL Premiership kick-off on March 2 when local clubs and the Australian Rugby League Commission host the Official NRL Vegas Watch Party at…
New change rooms for Ourimbah footy club
Ourimbah Football Club is set for some new female change rooms and showers thanks to a $255,000 boost from the Federal Government’s $200M Play Our Way program. The new facilities…
Critical need for more firefighters at Kariong
Fire and Rescue NSW is calling for community-minded men and women to join the retained (on-call) firefighter ranks at Kariong Fire Station. Six positions are available and information sessions will…
Diesel brings Bootleg Melancholy to Wyong
Australian music icon Diesel will bring his Bootleg Melancholy album tour to The Art House in April. He kickstarted the tour at Avoca Beach and Kiama in December and will…
World’s favourite board game makes its mark on Central Coast
Fancy buying the Australian Reptile Park, the Wyong Milk Factory or adding the Crowne Plaza Terrigal to your hotel portfolio? You might be able to soon, thanks to MONOPOLY: Central…
Thirteen Coast playspaces to get a makeover
Thirteen playspaces across the Central Coast will be renewed as part of the Central Coast Playspace Strategy with construction taking place between January and June 2025. Central Coast Council Director…
Healthy Harold has a new friend
When Healthy Harold visits Central Coast schools this year, the children will notice a difference in the teaching modules they are shown. In an Australian-first, 10-year-old Charlie is the first…
Young golfer does Everglades proud
Shay Bennett of Umina Beach, representing Everglades Country Club, has moved into adult competition at the NSW Amateur Championship, following his third placing in his age group at the recent…
Expansion plans at North Avoca café
The Boy & the Rose Café has sought approval from Central Coast Council for a change of use from shop to food and drink premises to accommodate a small wine…