Man arrested over Gosford bombings and fire
A man was arrested on Friday, December 6, as an investigation continues into several explosions and a fire in Gosford on Thursday afternoon, December 5. At about 2.20pm on Thursday,…
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Girls’ group shares the dignity
Northlakes High School’s GRACE (Grow, Readiness and Creating Empowerment) girls’ group has donated 58 bags to the Share the Dignity: It’s in the Bag drive. The bags, filled with essential…
Crackdown on illegal tobacco
Tobacco retailers on the Central Coast have been put on notice, with the State Government set to introduce a suite of new reforms to better protect the community from the…
Elvis unimpressed with enclosure revamp
Keepers at the Australian Reptile Park gave the enclosure of Elvis the crocodile a makeover recently, but the almost 5m long croc was unimpressed. Elvis did not take kindly to…
Explosions and fire rock Gosford offices
Police are investigating at least two explosions and fires that disrupted business in Gosford on Thursday afternoon, December 5, forcing dozens of employees to evacuate a Donnison St office building…
Christmas Project offers better future for pets
Christmas is a time for giving, but it can also be a difficult time of year for people in hardship, particularly for people and their pets experiencing domestic violence. Often,…
Search on for Coast’s outstanding young people
Central Coast Council is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Central Coast Youth Week Awards. For the fourth consecutive year, these awards honour and celebrate outstanding young people aged 12-24…
Clean-up at The Haven on Sunday
The Friends of Kurrawyba group will hold its second clean-up at The Haven, Terrigal, in conjunction with Clean Up Australia, on Sunday, December 8 from 8am-10am. Organiser Matthew McCarthy said…
Changed traffic conditions at Kanwal, Hamlyn Terrace and Terrigal
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions at various locations on the Central Coast starting Sunday to carry out work to improve the visibility of school zone road crossings….
Dutton launches Wicks’ campaign in Gosford
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was on the Central Coast on December 4 to launch Lucy Wicks’ campaign for the seat of Robertson at next year’s Federal election. Hundreds of campaign…
Central Coast a blackout hotspot
The Central Coast has been ranked number five in a new report listing NSW local government areas (LGAs) most vulnerable to power disruptions. The report by PSS Distributors, NSW’s Blackout…
A time for truth, change and care
EDITORIAL As Christmas approaches, its true message of acceptance, understanding and care feels more urgent than ever. For too many locals, these ideals are overshadowed by the realities of domestic…
Vandals attack yarn bomb installation
Members of Zonta Club Central Coast are reeling following the vandalisation of their Yarn Bomb installation on the Gosford waterfront, which aims to draw attention to domestic and family violence….
Meals on Wheels spreads Christmas cheer
Over 25 clients attended a heartwarming Christmas party at Meals on Wheels Central Coast’s Bateau Bay Community Restaurant on Tuesday, December 3. The annual event is eagerly anticipated each year…
Christmas fun in region’s north
Member for Wyong David Harris has encouraged residents to attend Christmas events to be held across his electorate. “As we reach the end of another busy year, I would like…
Flood rescue exercise reinforces inter-agency response
Police from Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes districts were among the contingent of emergency services taking part in a multi agency flood rescue exercise at Davistown. The exercise was led…
New HAZMAT vessel stationed at Berkeley Vale
Berkeley Vale will be home to one of the 19 new hazardous materials (HAZMAT) vessels being rolled out to Fire and Rescue NSW units across the state. The vessels will…
CEN Networking Night
The Community Environment Network will hold its 2024 Networking Night on Thursday, December 5, and residents are urged to attend. CEO Samantha Willis said CEN held the annual event to…
Coast community gets behind Fred Hollows Foundation
The Fred Hollows Foundation has thanked the Central Coast community for its continued generosity and support this year. In 2024, the Foundation saw 91 new donors from the Central Coast…
Development assessment times continue to miss target
Figures could get worse before they get better, says director.