Water bombing chopper on standby for bushfire season
A water bombing helicopter based at Central Coast Airport is on standby at Warnervale if the region is threatened by bushfires this Summer. Central Coast Aero Club member and keen…
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Man with knife wounds dies at Erina
A critical incident investigation has been declared after a man died at Erina on Thursday, October 17. Police were called at about 3.50pm to Terrigal Dr, Erina, following reports about…
Appeal to protect our water resources ahead of summer
Central Coast Council is once again encouraging the community to get involved in National Water Week 2024, running from October 21 to 27, under the theme Accelerating Action. This year’s…
Tough times for businesses calls for local support
The resignation of Mariners Chairman Richard Peil this week highlights the harsh realities many local businesses face. (See story ) After two-and-a-half years leading the club through its most successful…
Lucky lottery winners on the Coast
For the third time in as many weeks a Coastie has had a big win in the lottery. Earlier a Norah Head man won $100,000, a Kangy Angy man won…
Danger of ‘rat run’ at Lisarow falls on deaf ears
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, along with Lisarow residents, have expressed their disappointment in Central Coast Council, Police, and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) who have not supported their call…
Turtles already nesting in new wetland habitat
Within 24 hours of a new turtle habitat being established at Springfield Wetland, a turtle was spotted sitting on the nesting box. Members of Springfield Residents Association introduced the turtle…
Crouch calls for stronger, more practical response to youth crime
With youth crime continuing to be a significant concern for the community, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch renewed his calls in the latest sitting of State Parliament for the NSW…
Traffic and parking at Koolewong
Temporary traffic and parking changes are expected this Thursday, October 17, and on November 1, at Koolewong Waterfront Reserve, Brisbane Water Dr between 7am and 6pm. The entrance to the…
Terrigal dancer to support world’s biggest stars
Dreams are not fantasies; they are goals worth chasing, says Kyra Johnson.
Prime Minister Albanese set to buy a local house
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in the process of acquiring a clifftop property on the Central Coast, where fiancée Jodie Haydon’s family has deep roots. The property, located in a…
Changes to train and bus timetables loom large
Changes to public transport services such as train timetables and some bus timetables will start on October 20. Transport for NSW says that the adjusted timetables are because of the…
Coasties Who Care to continue their work
Despite the election outcome, the trio said they were determined to continue their environmental advocacy.
Council defends decision to remove toilet block
Central Coast Council has defended its decision to remove a public toilet block at Long Jetty before a new one was built. Bateau Bay resident Philip Morrison criticised the Council’s…
High-tech specialist ambulance coming to Point Clare
NSW Ambulance will roll out eight specially designed vehicles known as Hazardous Area Rescue Ambulances (HARA) and one is coming to the special operations team located at Point Clare. These…
Regular forum to update seniors about services
The Wyoming Community Centre was at capacity on Friday, October 4 as Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride hosted one of her regular seniors’ forums with Services Australia and the…
Terrigal sport clubs snubbed by State government says Crouch
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch says local sport clubs in his electorate have yet again been excluded from the NSW Government’s Local Sports Defibrillator Grant Program, preventing every sporting club…
Roadworks at Warnervale
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Sunday to carry out barrier maintenance on the road-over-rail bridge on Sparks Rd, Warnervale. To minimise impact to motorists, work starting…
New training aircraft flying in skies above Warnervale
The Central Coast Aero Club has a new training aircraft flying in the skies above Warnervale. It is quieter, more fuel efficient and has lower emissions than the traditional Cessna…
Demystifying Aboriginal land rights
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) will be holding an online presentation entitled Demystifying Aboriginal Land Rights in NSW on Thursday, October 24. It will unpack Aboriginal land rights…