Early warning system for floods and fires
The Central Coast could soon benefit from cutting-edge technology to improve early warnings about floods and bushfires in NSW. The NSW Government has launched a proof-of-concept phase as part of…
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Santos backs young athletes with scholarships
Santos has entered a major community partnership with Regional Academies of Sport Limited (RAS Ltd), the parent company of the Central Coast Academy of Sport, to help local athletes achieve…
New lifts open at Tuggerah railway station
Tuggerah Station’s accessibility upgrade reached a major milestone when its newly-installed lifts were opened to the public today, Monday, October 28. The opening of the lifts, which will provide access…
Paddlers safe thanks to Marine Rescue
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Terrigal recently retrieved six paddlers from waters off Spoon Bay on the state’s Central Coast after their outrigger began filling with water and capsized. Marine Rescue…
New album and book release for Kasey Chambers
ARIA Hall of Famer and multi-platinum singer songwriter Kasey Chambers has released a new album, Backbone. It is her first album of new material in six years along with new…
Live pro wrestling at The Entrance
A night of live pro wrestling at The Entrance Leagues Club on November 15 will feature a special appearance by the former international WWE superstar Cameron Grimes. Grimes currently wrestles…
Special Olympics torch run a dream come true for Hayley
Central Coast local Senior Constable Hayley Schubert has been selected to represent NSW in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) at the World Winter Games for the Special Olympics in…
Seniors forum most successful yet
More than 400 people from across the Central Coast participated in a seniors’ forum on Tuesday, October 22, at Central Coast Leagues Club. Organised by Federal Member for Robertson, Dr…
Oyster Festival returns to Woy Woy
The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival is set to take over Lions Park Reserve at Woy Woy on Sunday, November 10. “We are proud to have Deepwater Plaza as our naming…
Many can’t afford to see a doctor
The number of people who can’t afford to visit a GP on the Central Coast has increased by 370 per cent over the past four years, according to new research….
Artwork on show at Heatherbrae Pies
Russell Cox, owner Heatherbrae Pies at Ourimbah has made the large upstairs area of the gluten free café available for Central Coast artists to exhibit their art. Three local artists…
Snap-on Tools backs McGrath Foundation
Snap-on Tools partnered with the McGrath Foundation for breast cancer awareness month in October, with franchisees in the Central Coast area contributing more than $15,000 to the fundraising efforts as…
New partnership will help young athletes
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) parent company of the Hunter and Central Coast Academies of Sport has announced a strategic partnership with CryoKing Health & Wellness Clinic in Newcastle….
Instrufest a huge success
Organisers of the inaugural Central Coast Instrufest have hailed the five-day instrumental and vocal competition a resounding success. The competition saw more than 100 competitors aged five to 50 take…
Warning to prepare for 3G switch off
Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride is warning locals to prepare for the 3G switch off set to occur next Monday, October 28. Australian 3G networks are being switched over…
Nominations called for coal ash advisory committee
Lake Macquarie and Lake Munmorah residents and groups are encouraged to take part in a new advisory committee set up to help inform the NSW Government’s remediation of sites containing…
School phone ban a success
The State Government’s decision to ban mobile phones in all NSW public schools has improved student learning and concentration and encouraged young people to socialise more, according to a new…
Not enough action on climate change
The two-party system of government is no longer working when it comes to dealing with the most serious issue of our time, climate change. There was some hope that the…
Motorbike hits 200km/h on M1
Brisbane Water Highway Patrol was conducting speed enforcement along the M1 Motorway at Somersby on Tuesday, October 22, when their radar detected a motorcycle travelling at 143km/h. Police took off…
Mardi treatment plant upgrade continues
Central Coast Council has commenced Shutdown 3 of the major Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade. The works commenced on October 21 and will continue for two weeks with the impact…