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…
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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…
Increase in rents continues to slow
Rental rate hikes nationwide are continuing to slow, but the Central Coast is still dragging the chain. In the quarter to December 2024, rents in the region rose by 1.4…
Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 – PEP11 quashed, again
The Commonwealth-NSW Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority has officially refused both PEP-11 applications. Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic cited public interest concerns, questions about the applicants’ cost estimates and…
Possible La Nina event sparks flood fears
A worried resident whose property has already been flooded twice is urging Central Coast Council to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to managing flooding issues caused by…
Homelessness in Council carparks – a balancing act
The Central Coast’s idyllic coastline, renowned for its natural beauty, has become an unlikely battleground in a growing social challenge; homelessness in council carparks. The recent decision by Central Coast…
Coast athletes shine in the surf
The annual Wamberal Junior Iron person competition saw athletes hit the beach on January 4. Once sponsored by Gardener and then Dolphin, the enduro Ironman is now in its 24th…
The Orbital by Samantha Harvey
BOOK REVIEW Winner of the Booker prize in 2024, Orbital by Samantha Harvey is an ever-expansive, intricate emotionally engaging novel. The book is quite thin because the main plot revolves…
Goosybumps returns to Fun Haus
The Fun Haus Factory in Gosford presents Goosy Bunps on Saturday, January 18. The outrageous cabaret experience blends contemporary burlesque, circus, sideshow and cabaret, hosted by Memphis Mae. Known for…