Freak waves flood Avoca Beach carpark
Heavy storms late last week saw freak waves flood the carpark and Ficus Ave at Avoca Beach, travelling over the berm and into Avoca Lagoon. A Central Coast Council spokesperson…
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Spencer left out of flood relief package
The River Cares group is incensed that the townships of the Lower Hawkesbury, including Spencer and Gunderman, have been excluded from the State Government’s Back Home flood relief package, with…
Reptile Park’s April Fool’s Day joke
The Australian Reptile Park’s social media lit up on April 1 when an April Fool’s Day joke went viral. “In a dangerous and deadly world-first, the Australian Reptile Park is…
Resident speaks up on water prices
Only 20 residents zoomed in for a public hearing into water prices on the Central Coast.
Concerns over Ettalong ambulance station relocation ‘unfounded’
With recent statistics showing increases in ambulance and emergency department wait times at Gosford Hospital, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said she was concerned the replacement of the Ettalong ambulance…
Central Coast to join five other regions to form megacity
It’s official – the Central Coast is to be combined with five other cities to form a ‘megacity’, a move which has been applauded by both sides of the political…
Rugby season kicks off on April 9
After the scheduled opening round of the Central Coast Rugby Union 2022 competition was cancelled last week due to ground closures, organisers hope Round Two games will go ahead this…
VALE Cecily Prentice
The family and friends of local resident, Cecily Prentice, have paid tribute to her life with a thoughtful reflection on her achievements, dedication to the local community and impact on…
Local disappointment with Federal Budget
Last week’s federal Budget was met with disappointment from local organisations after Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said it delivers the next stage of the Government’s plan to build a…
PEP11 ‘dead in the water’
The PEP11 permit for offshore petroleum exploration has been officially cancelled, although the licence holder has already signposted a possible legal appeal against the decision. Prime Minister Scott Morrison took…
Council wants out of care of Mooney Mooney reserve
Give responsibility to the owner of the Mooney Mooney land, TransportfNSW, says Council.
New petition calls for improved safety on local roads
Labor candidate for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, has launched a petition calling on all levels of government to address underfunding of local roads on the Central Coast. Dr Reid called…
Stranded yacht rescued at Ettalong amidst high seas
It was another rescue-ready weekend for the Marine Rescue Central Coast team after a yacht was found stranded on the rocks at Ettalong on April 2. The Central Coast 21…
Seven year wait ends for final Chain Valley Bay, Crangan Bay development plans
It’s been brewing for seven years but the Draft Planning Proposal for the site that will support 627 homes on the Pacific Highway close to Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan and Summerland Point has finally landed, ready for public exhibition.
Labor MPs: Federal Budget ‘misses the mark’
Last week’s Federal Budget has received a mixed reaction on the Coast, with Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, saying it delivers the next stage of the Government’s plan to build…
Albanese pledges better future in Budget reply
In his Budget reply speech, Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese, outlined a range of measures he would introduce if elected to “build a better future”. Albanese said Labor’s plans would boost…
Vania Holt withdraws from Robertson federal election
Independent candidate for Robertson, Vania Holt, has announced she will no longer run in the upcoming federal election, citing the financial strain candidates face. In September 2021 Holt was unveiled…
Cash up, debt down – all Council needs now is IPART support
With debt down, Council now waits on two IPART decisions to breathe easier.
Copacabana residents pitch in to clean up
With Central Coast Council up to its ears in clean-up activities following heavy rains this month, a group of around 30 Copacabana residents decided to conduct their own mop up,…
Free Climate Action Now signs for locals
The Nature Conservation Council, plus other Coast organisations including Future Sooner, are making available ‘Climate Action Now’ posters and bin stickers to Dobell and Shortland residents who want to nudge local politicians to do more to cut carbon emissions and boost clean energy.