Honouring those who have lost their lives through workplace issues
A service was held at the Ourimbah Wall of Remembrance on Monday, April 28, to mark International Workers Memorial Day. Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the annual event…
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Fishers are looking out for the whales
Fishers on the Central Coast are doing their bit to keep the ocean safe for pods of whales set to migrate north through our waters in coming months. Mitch Sanders…
Both major parties promise trauma recovery centre for Coast
The battle for Robertson continues to rage between the two major parties, with tit-for-tat announcements on huge commitments being a feature of the 2025 Federal election campaign. This week, both…
Purple push to make Coast’s air cleaner
Hard on the heels of the Future Sooner final report of its Citizens’ Inquiry Untold Stories, residents living near Vales Point and Eraring coal-fired power stations have been granted free…
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day
A celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe) will be held at the Gosford cenotaph at 11am on Thursday, May 8. Central Coast Town Crier…
Brave surf rescue saves father and son from tragedy
Community members are calling for Bateau Bay local Airlie Chadwick to be formally recognised for her courage after she saved a father and son from drowning at Shelly Beach on…
Local protest to end greyhound racing
About 30 members of Animal Liberation NSW and collaborating partner, the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds, rallied outside the Wyong office of Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris…
Track flooding on the Newcastle Central Coast line
Monday, April 28. Commuters heading between Fassifern and Cardiff are facing delays this morning, with trains on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line affected by flooding at Cockle Creek. Transport…
Terning it on at The Entrance North
The annual Little Tern breeding season at Karagi Point, The Entrance North, concluded in February, with Central Coast Council reporting another record-breaking outcome. Little Terns migrate from South-east Asia to…
March against violence in wake of Audrey’s death
In the wake of this week’s Terrigal vigil for 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, the community will come together this Sunday, April 27, for a peaceful march to stand against violence in…
Man charged with murder dies in prison custody
A 53-year-old man charged with the murder of Audrey Griffin at Erina has died while in custody at the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) in Silverwater. Corrective Services NSW…
Sustainable house day at ecovillage
Narara Ecovillage will hold a Sustainable House Day event on May 4 and will open some of their lovely homes to visitors. The popular Australia-wide event is organised by Renew…
Rotary flowers that give twice over
Flowers for Mothers Day will be sold on May 11 from 7am at three Gosford locations.
Police crack down ahead of Anzac long weekend
As the long weekend approaches, police are issuing a blunt warning to drivers: obey the rules or face the consequences. Speaking at a press conference the day before Anzac Day,…
Key Central Coast Council director leaves her new role
In a statement released on April 23 Council confirmed the news.
Vigil planned for 19-year-old Audrey Griffin as man charged with her murder
A man has been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, whose body was found in Erina Creek last month. Griffin, a former vice-captain at Central Coast Sports College,…
Eyes on the sky for Anzac Day flypast
Father and son in Coast’s flypast on Anzac Day which is extra special this year.
Vandals attack toilets at Springfield
The cost of repairing the toilets will be about $10k.
Hardys Bay Anzac Day service to honour women
Jean Jackson enlisted in 1942 This year’s Anzac Day memorial service at Hardys Bay Club on April 25 will honour a local woman who served during the second world war….
Penalty rate cuts could affect thousands
New data from Australian Unions has revealed that 5,000 Central Coast workers could lose $7,000 a year as employer attacks on penalty rates spread beyond the retail sector to target…