Training session turns into rescue mission
A training session turned into a rescue mission after a crew from the Central Coast Outriggers heard the yells of a man floating in rough ocean conditions around Lion Island…
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Don’t light fires on the beach
As we enjoy the long, hot summer days at our local beaches, the Killcare Wagstaffe Rural Fire Service is reminding community members about the dangers of lighting recreational beach fires….
Timeline extended for feedback on rates
Peninsula residents now have until February 1 to provide feedback to Central Coast Council on a proposed rate rise of 10-15 per cent next year. Council has extended the deadline…
Erica named Dreamtime Awards finalist
A Blackwall resident has was named as a finalist in the national 2020 Dreamtime Awards. Erica Smits, a proud Gamilaroi and Murri woman, was named one of four finalists for…
Cousins do their bit for endangered birds
The “Pelican Lady” has received a special donation of over $80 from four children who were encouraged to help fundraise to help the endangered birds. Wendy Gillespie met the cousins…
Woy Woy’s own spider man
A Woy Woy resident has made national news after discovering a new species of spider in Western Australia last month. Adam Fletcher, an electrician and keen photographer, identified the Maratus…
Help improve quality of dunes
A local community group is calling for new volunteers to help participate in improving the natural environment through a new program. Umina Community Group relaunched its Dunecare program on Wednesday,…
The Great Wall of Ettalong
A 3-metre high timber wall has been constructed in front of a popular set of shops in The Rocks Arcade at Ettalong Beach, leaving local businesses and community members scratching…
State government to take back control of many major roads
The NSW Government has committed to take back up to 15,000km of council-managed roads in rural and regional areas because, it says, the move will ease the burden on local…
The Sensible Centre to launch on the Central Coast
Voters in the Federal electorates of Dobell and Robertson will be the first in Australia to take part in a trial of a community pre-selection process that The Sensible Centre…
Second survey has a no rate rise option
Central Coast Council has issued a second survey about rate rise options following strong community feedback that there was no option in the first survey to express opposition to any…
EPA needs to consult with the public and health professionals
The Nature Conservation Council (NCC) is calling on the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to consult the public and health professionals before deciding whether to grant Vales Point Power Station a…
A survey of NSW Water Quality Objectives underway
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) is asking communities to have their say on how they value their local waterways in a survey of NSW Water Quality…
Garden marred by vandals
Vandalism and theft at the Lions Club of The Entrance Sensory Garden took a cruel turn a week ago when someone stole a memorial. It all came to a head…
Four people awarded Order of Australia Medal
Four northern suburbs people have been awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the Australia Day Honours List 2021 for their outstanding community service and achievements. They are: Stephen…
Wyong Race Club accused of theft from the community
Legal action has started against Wyong Race Club amid claims that it has breached obligations under the Trust over the Wyong Showground land. The showground has been used jointly by…
Paula Hardwick is Central Coast 2021 Citizen of the Year
Meals on Wheels volunteer Paula Hardwick was named Central Coast Citizen of the Year at Council’s Australia Day awards ceremony on January 20. A volunteer with the organisation for the…
$250 seniors’ travel card offer reopens
Central Coast seniors are reminded that applications are once more open for the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card, which was introduced last year. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…
$136,000 in community grants for 10 local organisations
Ten local organisations including sport clubs and not-for-profit groups will receive a share of $136,350 from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and…
From manufactured housing estate to tourist park – new Bangaloe Stud proposal draws opposition
A new proposal for a caravan park development on land formerly occupied by Bangaloe Stud at Kincumber has raised a red flag for members of the Kincumber and Picketts Valley…