NYE firebug arrested in Gosford
A man has been charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to trees in the popular Waterfront Park at Gosford straight after the 9 pm fireworks display on Tuesday, December…
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Traffic changes on Henry Parry Dr
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Henry Parry Dr at East Gosford from January 5 to carry out work to improve line marking between Compton St, North Gosford,…
New best buds at reptile park
An adorable and surprising friendship has formed at the Australian Reptile Park between two of its newest residents. Despite being from different species, Honey the koala joey and Bucky the…
Sublime Summer on the Central Coast
EDITORIAL As Summer unfolds on the Central Coast, the region comes alive with the unmistakable buzz of the holiday season. Locals and visitors alike are drawn to our pristine beaches,…
Don’t build homes near ash dams: Future Sooner
Future Sooner has stepped up its call for a moratorium on new housing developments around ash dams, chimney stacks and contaminated land at Vales Point, Lake Munmorah/Colongra and Eraring coal-fired…
Fire destroys restaurant and apartment at Pearl Beach
A fire engulfed a popular restaurant at Pearl Beach late Saturday night, December, 28. The Amalfi restaurant and apartments on the Pearl Beach beachfront were fully gutted by the flames,…
Shot fired in Gosford
A man will face court today (December 30) after a shot was fired at a property in Gosford on Sunday, December 29. Police were called to a unit on Gertrude…
Extra train services on New Year’s Eve
Coasties planning to head to Sydney for New Year’s Eve celebrations will benefit from a major boost to Sydney Trains services. More than 1,000 additional rail services will be in…
Ecovillage celebrates solstice and Chanukah
Residents at Narara Ecovillage are celebrating Chanukah as they prepare for the village’s next Open Day on January 25. On December 21, 30 residents and guests gathered for solstice wine…
Injured in e-scooter fall
Around 4:45pm on Thursday, December 26, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to Wyong. A male in his 50s had received head and spinal injuries as a…
Folk club raises $2,000 for Mary Mac’s
Christmas is usually a time for celebration and happiness as family members and friends come together to celebrate the passing of another year. But that is not how it is…
Environmentalist Mike takes out BAT award
Long-term Jilliby resident and lifelong environmental campaigner Mike Campbell has won Community Environment Network’s 2024 BAT (Be A Team) Award for 2024. Community Environment Network (CEN) Deputy Chair John Asquith,…
Body of boy found at North Avoca
A body, believed to be that of a boy missing in the water off North Avoca beach, was located on December 27. At about 3pm on Tuesday, December 24, emergency…
TAFE students set for further study
As school leavers across the state received their HSC results last week, 50 TAFE NSW graduates were celebrating their success in a university preparation course that provides access to universities…
Street upgrade a win for community
Member for The Entrance David Mehan says the completion of drainage and resurfacing works along Waratah St, Bateau Bay, marks a significant win for the local community. Mehan previously called…
Sanitarium backs Coast Shelter at Christmas
Central Coast not-for-profit Coast Shelter has been given a helping hand to support their refuge clients, with Sanitarium staff at Berkeley Vale factory and offices donating, from their own pockets,…
Boy washed off North Avoca rocks identified, search continues
The search continues for the missing teen swept off rocks at North Avoca on Tuesday, December 24. Update Thursday morning: Following expert advice, commencing at 6am today (Thursday 26 December…
First Christmas for baby animals
As Santa makes his way down under this Christmas Eve, baby animals at the Australian Reptile Park are incredibly excited. In an adorable video released by the wildlife park, this…
The Spirit of Christmas on the Coast
EDITORIAL – As the year draws to a close and the festive season envelops us, we are reminded that Christmas is not just a celebration marked by tradition or religion….
Please Santa – we want a roundabout
Residents of the Killcare to Wagstaffe area have become so desperate for a solution to a dangerous intersection they have appealed to the big man in red for support as…