Coast swimmers brave wild and wet conditions
Central Coast athletes braved the wet and wild conditions over the weekend of January 17-19 to compete at the 2025 Shaw and Partners Manly Surf Open. With the swell delivering…
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Free mental health support centre at Tuggerah
A new centre providing free, walk-in mental health support and advice opened in Tuggerah on Monday, January 20. Tuggerah Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC), staffed by trained mental health professionals,…
Police use spikes to end pursuit
A 46-year-old man was arrested by Lake Macquarie Police on Saturday, January 18, following a dramatic police pursuit which began with a suspected carjacking attempt on Ruttleys Rd, Wyee. Police…
The Grumpy Princess comes to Laycock
The Central Coast’s thriving arts scene will come to life at Laycock Street Community Theatre this week with the premiere of The Grumpy Princess, an original musical performance developed through…
Major upgrade for Beach St, Ettalong thanks to federal funding
Beach St in Umina Beach / Ettalong has recently had a major upgrade, including minor widening of the roadway, and the provision of a Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant bus…
Mariners’ results lift spirits ahead of key fixtures
Central Coast Mariners fans have something to cheer about after an encouraging weekend for both the men’s and women’s teams. The men’s side secured a vital 3-1 win against Western…
New life ring for North Avoca
Central Coast Council is set to install a permanent life ring on the North Avoca Beach rock shelf in coming weeks, along with a spare life ring at North Avoca…
New physio clinic for children
A business offering physiotherapy for children has plans to open a new centre in Wyong. Coastal Kids Physio has submitted a proposal to Central Coast Council to construct a double…
Getting hyped for Youth Day Out
An exciting line up of free activities will on offer at Youth Day Out – Summer Session on Wednesday, January 22. Aimed at Coasties aged 6-17 the event will take…
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…
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…