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Action plan for MacMasters Beach erosion

MacMasters Beach is increasingly at risk of severe erosion, making it a priority for action in the Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan (2017). Central Coast Council engaged coastal engineers…



Search for DV offenders in hiding

Operation Amarok VIII is a statewide police operation aimed at targeting domestic violence offenders and arresting those wanted on outstanding arrest warrants for domestic and family violence offences. Matthew Whitton…


Where are the national flags?

With the exception of the RSL Club and a local radio station, not one business in the entire West Gosford area has the national flag being flown. This includes all…







Mariners put young goalie on contract

Central Coast Mariners have signed 18-year-old goalkeeper Dylan Peraic-Cullen to his first professional contract, keeping the Australian junior representative on the Coast until at least the end of the 2026/27…


NSW Drug Summit 2024 cause for concern

Joe Coyte, Executive Director of The Glen Group which operates the largest Aboriginal community-controlled drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in NSW, continues to express concern over the NSW Drug Summit…


Ettalong boat ramp set to close

Following safety concerns and community feedback, the Ettalong foreshore boat ramp at the end of Kourung Ave, Ettalong, will close from Monday, December 2. A Central Coast Council spokesperson said…


Fast train service a pipedream

The federal government is squandering another $500M of our money to pursue the pipedream of a fast-train service between Sydney and Newcastle. The UK government has just announced that it…





Turtle island a success already

A celebration of the turtle island which was launched at Springfield a month ago was held on Sunday, November 10, at the wetland. About 100 people enjoyed a free sausage…