New sandbagging point open at Bateau Bay
A sandbagging collection point has been set up in the EDSACC grounds at Bateau Bay to help residents protect their homes and property from the rising floodwaters. You’ll need a…
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Rebates on road tolls to benefit Coast commuters
Central Coast commuters travelling to Sydney could save up to $750 a year on road tolls with the introduction of the Toll Rebate Scheme from July 1. Under the new…
Residents around Budgewoi and Tuggerah Lakes told to evacuate
NSW SES is directing people within low-lying areas around Budgewoi and Tuggerah Lakes to evacuate by 2pm on July 5 as flood waters continue to rise. Once floodwater passes 1.5…
Coast on high alert for possible flash flooding
The Central Coast is on high flood alert with continuing heavy rain throughout the region increasing the risk of flash flooding. The Upper and Lower Mooney Mooney dams had started…
Power outages across the region
[Tuesday, July 5, 8am] Power to many areas of the Central Coast has been cut following the extreme weather conditions since the weekend. Ausgrid crews are working alongside the SES…
Widespread road closures
Following over 300mm of rain over the last few days many roads across the Central Coast have been closed by Central Coast Council. Drivers are advised not to drive along…
RYSS opens new One3One hub in Gosford
Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) finally opened its new hub in Gosford on July 1. With a shopfront at 131 Henry Parry Dr and the hub situated at 131 Erina…
New international striker to boost Mariners attack
FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have confirmed their first international signing ahead of the 2022/23 season in the form of Ghanaian striker, Paul Ayongo. With four years of experience in…
Spencer and Gunderman evacuated as flood waters rise
Residents of Spencer, Gunderman and Lower Mangrove have been given the order to evacuate, with rising floodwaters putting homes and lives at risk. Just four months after the townships were…
Woy Woy CWA celebrates 90th anniversary in ’30s style
Woy Woy CWA has celebrated its 90th birthday in style with a 1930s themed morning tea in the grounds of the hall and is offering a book on the history…
NSW SES evacuation warning for lower Hawkesbury
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting major flooding along the Hawkesbury River with an increase of predicted heights released at 3.30pm today. As a result, residents and visitors to these…
Beehives at Calga infected with varroa mite
The NSW Department of Primary Industries has confirmed it has identified loads of bees at Calga connected to the recent detection of the varroa mite in Newcastle Port. These Central…
Council grants for community groups
Three community groups will share in more than $13,000 of funding this year through Central Coast council’s Community Support Grant Program. At its meeting on June 28, Council allocated $3,430…
Two Coast firefighters in running for state award
Two Central Coast Rural Fire Service firefighters are among 28 first responders in the state in the running to be recognised in the 2022 Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW…
Minor to moderate flood warning for Coast
Central Coast residents have been warned of the possibility of minor to moderate flooding in the coming days as heavy rainfall associated with a potential East Coast Low is forecast…
Draft dog action plan on exhibition
Community feedback is being invited until August 26 on Central Coast Council’s Draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan, which was adopted at its June 28 meeting. The 10-year Action…
Reduced speed limit at Patonga
Patonga Progress Association is celebrating, following the reduction of the previous 50km/h speed zone in the beachside suburb to 40km/h after a campaign lasting several years. Association President, David Nash,…
The Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to CCN’s’ Weekly News 5@5, July 1, 2022 produced from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers. Coming up this week: Rail and Education strikes set to continue – Council’s…
“Lots of talk but little action” over airport progress
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has renewed its calls for the development of the Central Coast Airport and a light aviation precinct at Warnervale. RDACC Chair Lawrie McKinna says…
Three Central Coast athletes compete in Australian Ninja Warrior
NINJA WARRIOR Three athletes from the Central Coast have joined the ranks of the Australian Ninja Warriors, competing in Season Six of the spectator sport now showing on Channel 9…