Council to investigate illegal camping
Central Coast Council will investigate reports of people camping illegally at The Lakes Beach. A concerned reader reported a large blue and white vehicle which parks at the beach during…
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Debut single inspired by ghostly local legend
Central Coast Singer-Songwriter Michelle Murrell is set to release her debut single, Flannel Flowers – a haunting composition inspired by the chilling hitch-hiking ghost folklore tale on Wilfred Barret Dr,…
Margin Cup returns to Pluim Park
For the first time in over 20 years, the Margin Cup will make its return to Pluim Park at Lisarow this February as a pre-season tournament for All Age and…
Boost for Men’s Sheds
Kincumber Men’s Shed and St Joseph’s Workshop at West Gosford have received funding from the Federal Labor Government to continue supporting the health and wellbeing of men in the community….
Police chase ends in crash
A teenage driver will appear in court on January 10 following a pursuit and crash which began at Lisarow on January 9. At about 7.45am, officers from Newcastle City PD…
Moderate decrease in region-wide land values
Overall, the Central Coast local government area experienced a moderate decrease in land values between July 2022 and July 2023. The NSW Valuer’s latest report, recently released, compares values as…
Keeping the public transport network safe
Anti-social behaviour on Central Coast trains will be in the spotlight this Summer, as police aim to keep the public transport network safe this holiday season. The Police Transport and…
Cabaret fun will give you Goosybumps
The Fun Haus Factory in Gosford will kick off the new year with Goosybumps – a night of cabaret and burlesque fun – on Friday, January 12. The all-new production…
Renewables not bringing down prices
Does our Federal Government really care about the average Australian? We had a failed referendum costing $450M while we have a crisis in funding aged care and housing. We now…
Lots of fun to be had in our state forests
Forestry Corporation NSW is encouraging Central Coast families to get out in nature over the Summer holidays and make the most of the best local attractions in state forests. From…
Know your risks and limitations around water
Following a tragic Christmas and New Year on the water, with three drownings on the Central Coast alone, Royal Life Saving NSW (RLS NSW) has urged people to be prepared…
Huge response to Salvos’ Christmas toy appeal
The 2023 Christmas spirit was on full display across the Central Coast, with more than 500 gifts donated to The Salvation Army and NGM Group’s Christmas Toy Drive Appeal. In…
Sydney FC held to account by young Mariners women’s team
In a tightly-contested showdown at Industree Group Stadium the current title holders, Sydney FC were held to a goalless draw by the tenacious Central Coast Mariners in a Sunday evening…
New Orleans sound in Gosford
The sound of the French Quarter of New Orleans will come alive when Eric Gibbons’ New Orleans Ramblers play Central Coast Leagues Cloub on January 14. The Newcastle-based band plays…
Furore over latest seawall DA development
Members of Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS) are outraged at the news that Central Coast Council has contributed $100,000 towards a Development Application (DA) being prepared in conjunction with…
Tesch backs jet ski safety blitz
With jet skis widely used on Central Coast waterways, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has thrown her support behind Operation Stay Afloat, a statewide blitz in which NSW Maritime officers…
Coasties part of NYE operation on Sydney Harbour
While Marine Rescue Central Coast patrolled the northern reaches of Brisbane Water on New Year’s Eve to help local boaties maintain a safe but enjoyable distance from the Gosford NYE…
Councillors fundamental to a brighter future for the region
As (recently) revealed, Central Coast Council was the most complained about council in NSW for 2022-2023. This can be attributed to a range of factors including ongoing uncertainty around the…
Battery fires in waste on the rise
Central Coast Council has issued a crucial warning about the proper disposal of batteries, following a series of fires at Umina and Wyoming. The incidents, which occurred during the holiday…
Central Coast Mariners men secure victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in a tense clash
In a thrilling A-League Saturday night encounter at Parramatta’s CommBank Stadium on January 6, the Central Coast Mariners emerged victorious against the Western Sydney Wanderers, with a display of skill…