Terrigal Lagoon opening
In response to the recent heavy rainfall and rising water levels, Central Coast Council is set to mechanically open Terrigal Lagoon tonight, Friday, February 16, to mitigate flooding by aligning…
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Praise for our firefighters
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris has paid tribute to the region’s fire stations as Fire and Rescue NSW celebrates 140 years of protecting the…
Harry Potter by JK Rowling
There may be some raised eyebrows, but I want to shed some light on an author who is without doubt a genius of our time. When the first of this…
New partnership a boost for rugby
Central Coast Rugby Union has entered into a three-year agreement to partner with the Wyong Leagues Group, which will become its major community sponsor. CCRU President Tod Wills said the…
Drug ring dismantled: 12 charged
Police have charged 12 men following an investigation into an alleged drug supply network being run out of a licensed premises on the Central Coast. Strike Force Tatiara was established…
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….
Money available for greenspace programs
Central Coast Council has welcomed an announcement that the State Government has made $3.25M available to select councils, including ours, for open space projects to improve liveability. Councils in Greater…
Mardi gras float set to rise and shine
It’s all rhinestones, glue guns and dance moves this week as the Coastal Twist Festival team puts the finishing touches to its float for this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian…
Terrigal triumphs at branch open championships
Terrigal SLSC won the Central Coast Surf Lifesaving Branch Open Championships in some very testing conditions at Ocean Beach on Sunday, February 11. Terrigal took out the title with 440…
New community board for Wetlands Pioneer Dairy
A new community board has been appointed to one of the region’s most important Crown land environmental and community assets, the Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy. Crown Lands in…
Aussie manufactured is good news
I was surprised by the story on moving a 477-tonne transformer from Victoria to NSW (Giant transformer on 1,000km trip to Colongra, CCN 425), not just because of the massive…
Coastal Fusion comes to Terrigal
Coastal Fusion will return to Terrigal in March with a whole new look. Previously known as Flavours by the Sea, the culturally diverse event, coinciding with Harmony Week, supports the…
The power of love locally
Editorial This Valentine’s Day week, let’s celebrate the expansive power of love, not just in its romantic form, but as a fundamental force that enriches the Central Coast Community. A…
JAX goes from strength to strength
The opening of its Charmhaven store in July last year has helped JAX Tyres & Auto buck the trend during a difficult year for the industry. Along with Charmhaven, the…
Man dies after Peats Ridge crash
A man has died following a four-vehicle crash at Peats Ridge last week. At about 10.40am on Tuesday, February 6, emergency services were called to Peats Ridge Rd, Peats Ridge,…
Give dragon-boating a try
Deepwater Dragon Boat Club will hold a “Come and Try” day on Sunday, February 25. Starting out as a very small club at Woy Woy 12 years ago, the club…
Mariners stamp their authority on AFC Cup with 4-0 thrashing
The Central Coast Mariners men have advanced to the AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Final with a 4-0 victory over Phnom Penh Crown, highlighted by Ryan Edmondson’s hat-trick and Jing Reec’s…
Adam’s remarkable love lost
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has paid tribute to his wife Jill, who passed away on February 13 following a 10-year battle with cancer. “Today I said goodbye to my…
New clubhouse for Lakeland community at Buff Point
Hometown Australia will officially open the newly completed clubhouse at its Lakeland community at Buff Point on Thursday, February 22. Visitors are invited to soak in the vibrant atmosphere of…
Busy start to year for Marine Rescue
Marine Rescue Central Coast and Hunter units carried out more than 200 search and rescue missions in January. A total of 215 missions included just under 40 emergency responses, with…