Train chaos put on hold by Fair Work Commission
UPDATE: The Fair Work Commission has banned the combined rail unions from further industrial action until next Wednesday, Jan 22 when a formal hearing will take place. Earlier… Central Coast…
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Storms cause power outages and disrupt radio services across Central Coast
STORM REPORT – [Thursday, Jan 16, 0620 am] Emergency services and Ausgrid crews have worked tirelessly through the night responding to widespread damage caused by wild storms, including fallen trees,…
Heavy rains could spell havoc for campers
Holidaymakers camping on the Central Coast have been wanted to remain vigilant, with severe weather predicted for the region in coming days. NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has warned people…
Wyong Race Club celebrates 150 years
For nearly 150 years, Wyong Race Club has been a cornerstone of the Wyong District, bringing the community together through the thrill of horse racing. On Saturday, January 11, the…
Prepare for flood and bushfire
The Care2Prepare team and emergency service personnel have organised the Charmhaven Disaster Preparedness Zone event to support the community in household bushfire and flood planning. It will be held at…
Death at Umina Beach
Police are preparing a report for the Coroner after a man died at Umina Beach on Sunday, January 12. Emergency services were called to the beach soon after 7pm following…
Libs pledge to tackle flooding issues
The Liberal Party has pledged to address flooding issues around Tuggerah Lake and the Wyong River if elected to government at this year’s Federal election. Shadow Emergency Management Minister, Senator…
Council aims to stamp out illegal free camping
Central Coast Council will install new signage at its reserves and carparks prohibiting free parking between 10pm and 5am in a bid to stamp out illegal free camping in beach…
Beachgoers urged to stay safe this Summer
Following the installation of 19 Emergency Response Beacons (ERB) at unpatrolled beaches including Bay Bateau Bay Beach, Forresters Beach and Frazer Park last year, the State Government is funding the…
Schools receive vital maintenance work
Tradies are subbing in for teachers and students in classrooms at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College and Terrigal Public School over the Summer break to work on $1M of improvements. More…
In court over Gosford fire
A man has been charged after an investigation into a grass fire at Gosford on New Year’s Eve. At about 9.15pm on Tuesday, December 31, officers from the Police Transport…
Nurtured Village looks out for mums
Nurtured Village Hampers Central Coast is looking for volunteers as it continues to bring love and support to mothers across Australia. The village had another successful year of operations in…
Helipad lease “anti-competitive”
Council negotiating a lease with only one provider is not going to deliver the best economic outcome says resident.
Changed traffic conditions
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from next week on the Pacific Hwy for asphalt repair work to be carried out at locations on the Central Coast. To…
Brisbane Water rescue
Marine Rescue came to the rescue of a young man struggling in a small runabout on Wednesday, January 8. He was found battling wild southerly conditions on Brisbane Water on…
Council to pay almost half a million dollars over Narara Creek sewage leak
Central Coast Council has been ordered to pay a total of $418,562 by the Land and Environment Court for failing to maintain a sewage pipeline which caused a significant water…
2024 in review – December
We conclude our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. December The new Mariyung intercity rail fleet hit Central Coast…
2024 in review – November
We continue our series of month-by-month reviews of the major regional news of 2024 as reported in Coast Community News. November It was revealed that tunnels under Brisbane Water and…
Meet Hemsworth the funnel web
The Australian Reptile Park has received the biggest male funnel web spider ever donated to its antivenom program during peak breeding season. Measuring in at a whopping 9.2cm, the newest…
Free suicide prevention training
A free suicide prevention training session will be held at The Entrance on February 10. Opening conversations around suicide is vital to increase awareness and help prevent suicide, but knowing…