Safety warning after helicopter crash
A helicopter accident at Forresters Beach in 2022 has highlighted to pilots the need to be aware of factors that can induce unanticipated yaw, according to an investigation report by…
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Special artwork at 5 Lands Walk
Children from Nido Early School at Tuggerah have created some very special artworks to be exhibited in conjunction with the 5 Lands Walk on Saturday, June 24. Nido’s Curriculum Leader…
Man hurt in explosion at Wyee
A man was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital on Tuesday, June 30, following an explosion at Wyee. Just before 3pm, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance…
Bay to Bay Running Festival a hit with locals
The Bay to Bay Running Festival 2023 was a hit with local and visiting runners last Sunday, June 18, with all four events being sold out to capacity, according to…
Students learn about cyber security
Students from Kariong Mountains High School and Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina and Woy Woy campuses, learned about safe online skills and the possibilities of a career in cyber at…
Solar and battery systems for 20 rural fire stations
Solar and battery systems have been installed at 20 Rural Fire Stations across the Central Coast to ensure services can continue to operate independently should a grid power failure occur…
First pharmacy drive-through on the Coast
Amcal Gorokan Pharmacy is leading the way on the Central Coast by being the first drive-through pharmacy in the region. The chemist at 70 Wallarah Rd has a long-term presence…
Be prepared for wild weather
NRMA Insurance has revealed that the Central Coast was the third highest hit region by wild weather in NSW in Autumn and is urging Coasties to download a new hazards…
Knitting project gives offenders new purpose
Gosford Community Corrections has joined forces with the Country Women’s Association to give back to the community by creating beanies, blankets and teddy bears for babies in need. Community Corrections…
More money to be thrown at boardwalk
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch shows remarkable backtracking abilities over the boardwalk closure (CCN394). His pet project was opposed by many for mainly environmental reasons. He and his supporters were…
New flags for Avoca Beach school
Avoca Beach Public School has received new flags from the Australian Government, including the Australian flag, Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Islander flag. The new flags were requested after the…
Groundsman Greg still loves his job after 36 years
Greg Smith of Ettalong is about to celebrate 36 years of working as a groundsman at not-for-profit aged care provider Peninsula Villages. With almost four decades of service, Smith is…
Wholesale destruction of critical bushland
Affordability, inclusiveness, sustainability are all part of better planning, yet nothing that is proposed could be further from the truth. The Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 and the Greater Lake…
One woman play at Peninsula Theatre
Award-winning playwright Katie Pollock will perform a special show at Woy Woy’s Peninsula Theatre on June 23 and 24. Presented by Rogue Projects and Central Coast Council, the one-woman play…
Reid helps celebrate some local milestones
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid was the host of a morning tea held recently to recognise people celebrating significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries. Reid took the opportunity to present each…
Business networking group celebrates 20 years
The Central Coast Small Business Networking Group (SBNG) celebrated its 20th anniversary at a special dinner at Erina Leagues Club on Tuesday, May 30. With 28 members and guests in…
Sustainable Future Festival planned for October
1Coast (a Central Coast Council and Cleanaway partnership) is inviting performers, vendors, schools, and community members who are passionate about sustainability and reducing waste, to submit expressions of interest for…
Strong opposition to Lake Munmorah townhouses
More than 30 submissions objecting to six double-storey townhouses at Lake Munmorah say they are poorly designed, overcrowded, ugly, facing the wrong way and with minimal green areas or outdoor…
Round of “a-paws’ for fire rescue team
There was a round of “a-paws” for Fire and Rescue NSW crews when they rescued a pet dog and bird from a house fire at Springfield last Saturday, June 17….
Plans for lifestyle university on Central Coast
Plans are underway to establish a lifestyle and leadership university on the Central Coast, with the Chancellor Institute currently seeking registration with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)….