Three nabbed after two police chases
Two men and a woman have been charged following two separate police pursuits in the Lake Macquarie area on Thursday, January 16. Officers from the Lake Macquarie Police Proactive Crime…
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Australia Day fun at Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach Progress Association will hold a Family Fun Day on January 26 from 8.30am-noon with the support of Central Coast Council. The Australia Day fun has become a tradition…
Deep dive into digital skills from Council
Central Coast Council’s Destination Central Coast is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible local tourism businesses to participate in round three of the Digital Deep Dive. The upskilling program…
Courageous mum on selfless quest
Killcare mother of two Kata D’Arney is going through breast cancer treatment for the second time in seven years but is still trying to find a way to help others….
New Belle Property office on Coast
Belle Property’s commercial division, an arm of Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate provider, has opened Belle Property Central Coast. The new office is led by local real estate expert and…
Teen trio to face property, traffic charges
Three teenagers have been held in custody until their Children’s Court appearance to face charges over alleged property and traffic offences. Since the beginning of December 2024, officers attached to…
Breaking the stigma around hearing loss
Hearing loss remains one of the most misunderstood and under-addressed health issues today, says audiologist Emma Moore from Emma’s Ears at Kincumber. “At Emma’s Ears, we see firsthand how untreated…
PolAir1 makes its 4,000th landing
NSW Police Force Helicopter PolAir1 racked up its 4,000th landing last week when it dropped into Charmhaven to refuel. The crew of the Bell 429 multi mission police helicopter was…
Public housing in a bad way
I live in a 45-unit Department of Housing complex at Bateau Bay in the electorate of Dobell. Emma McBride (Labor) currently holds a 1.5 per cent lead. Would the Prime…
CEN puts government on notice
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has put the NSW Government on notice that it must adopt a ‘nature first’ approach to developing a Strategic Conservation Plan for any areas of…
Norah Head swimmer dies
A man died after being pulled from the water near Norah Head on Tuesday, January 14. Emergency services responded at about 6.20pm following reports that members of the public were…
Another busy year for Marine Rescue
For the fourth consecutive year, more than 1,100 missions were carried out by the Hunter and Central Coast divisions of Marine Rescue in 2024. Locations of highest demand were Lake…
Wouldn’t be Art House Summer without Tommy
Would it be Summer@ The Art House without Tommy Little? Tommy Little is coming back to Wyong and as just the second stop on a huge 2025 Australian tour, Coasties…
Join John Jarratt for fun night of blues
Join the star of the Australian hit movie Wolf Creek John Jarratt and his talented ensemble, The Blues Collective, for an unforgettable night of soul and blues music. Inspired by the iconic…
Official alert messages from police designed to help find people
Police want to remind all people who live, work and visit the Central Coast to be aware that if they receive a text from +61 444 444 444 it is…
EPA investigates peacock deaths
Member for The Entrance David Mehan is urging residents to assist the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) as it investigates the deaths of peacocks and other animals at Ourimbah. On Thursday,…
Roadworks planned next week
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions at several locations on the Central Coast next week as Transport for NSW carries out road upgrades. Road resurfacing and line marking will…
Pubs and live music go hand in hand
Iconic Australian beer brand Tooheys is taking to the road this Summer for a tour, including The Entrance, to champions and supports two of its most important cornerstones – pubs…
Slow DA times threaten housing target
The Hunter and Central Coast are performing well on housing delivery compared to other regions in NSW, but there are significant opportunities to further accelerate development and support population growth,…
Go op shopping for a whole new look
With more than 30 op shops located throughout the region, Central Coast residents are being encouraged to embrace recycled clothing. Latest research by Seamless Australia shows a 12 per cent…