Site chosen for Lisarow ambulance station
The Central Coast is a step closer to gaining the first of three new purpose-built ambulance stations, following the purchase of a site at 60 Railway Cres, Lisarow. Along with…
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Butt bins back at Avoca
For the second year running, local community group Plastic Free Avoca Beach (PFAB) is providing temporary butt bins on the Avoca Beach foreshore in an effort to reduce cigarette butt…
Double demerits now in force
Police will be out in force on the Central Coast targeting dangerous driving this holiday period as part of the state’s end of year road operation designed to keep people…
Landcare grant for CEN wildplant nursery
Community Environment Network (CEN) was one of seven groups in NSW to be awarded a grant from Landcare Australia. CEN will use the $14,000 grant to upgrade the Wildplant Community…
Building fire on Terrigal waterfront at dawn
It took more than 40 firefighters and 10 fire trucks to extinguish a major blaze at Terrigal in the early hours of Thursday, December 19. Fire and Rescue NSW crews…
Family of League golf day a big hit
The Central Coast Family of League held its first fundraising golf day recently at the picturesque Gosford Golf Course. The competition consisted of four-person Ambrose with a shotgun start with…
Fishing Fellas join up with Hi Tide on Coast FM
For 20 years, Coast FM 963’s Fishing Fellas has been the go-to destination of all things angling on the Central Coast. Now, resident fisherman and presenter Mal Poole will be…
Wyong town centre upgrade takes a step forward
The Pacific Hwy upgrade through Wyong town centre has taken a step forward with the consultation report now published. The Australian and NSW Governments have jointly committed $420M in funding…
Upgrade for Wyong Creek hall
Wyong Creek Literary Institute has received $11,599 from the Community Building Partnership to install ceiling fans and refurbish the back deck. Minister for Central Coast and Member for Wyong David…
Christmas message from Liesl Tesch
As we approach the festive season, I want to extend my warmest wishes to the wonderful community of Gosford and the wider Central Coast. 2024 has been a landmark year…
Bikers urged to ride to survive
Police have issued a reminder to “ride to survive” this holiday period following the apprehension of a motorcyclist travelling at 193km/h in a 70km/h zone. Brisbane Water Highway Patrol detected…
New councillor vindicated in seawall debate
Lamont was told she hadn’t done her homework too well by Deputy Mayor Doug Eaton. Turns out, she had.
Give nurses the pay they deserve
Was it coincidence or smart editing that I read on page three of CCN 468 how nurses and midwives continue to rally and fight for improved staffing and fair pay…
Updated map of Brisbane Water
Marine Rescue Central Coast (MRCC) has revised and released an update of its four-colour map of Brisbane Water, thanks to their new business partner, DMT Marine Constructions. DMT Managing Director Dean Teni…
Warrant is out for William
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man who could be in the Wyong area. William Rex Morris, also known as Craig Byers, aged 40, is wanted on…
Wright launches survey on local roads
Central Coast Councillor Jared Wright has launched a survey for residents across the region, so they can share their concerns and have their say on local roads. It comes as…
Identifying water and sewer priorities
Central Coast Council has identified the top priorities for its water and sewer services, as outlined in 2024 Community Engagement Outcomes Report recently published on Council’s website. Director of Water…
Failing basic maths on nuclear
Already I’m feeling lied to by the Leader of the Opposition who tells me that dirty nuclear power is cheaper than clean solar, wind and batteries. His own costings say…
From New York to The Entrance, the spotlight’s on Fletcher
Fletcher Kent is having a moment. Quite a few moments. Central Coast residents will know Kent better as Fletcher Pilon, the young singer songwriter from Wamberal who won Australia’s Got…
Help look after our Little Terns
In mid-October migratory Little Terns returned to their nesting grounds at Karagi Point, The Entrance, and already the first baby chicks are starting to totter around the sand. Little Terns…