Four new joeys make an appearance
The Australian Reptile Park’s koala conservation breeding program has had another big year, with four new bundles of joy making an appearance. Affectionately known as the Fluffy Foursome, the four…
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Killcare Surf Club to hold Open Day
Killcare Surf Club will hold a Community Day at the start of the summer season on September 24. Visitors will be able to see their local surf club in action…
NPWS hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park, south of Killcare Heights, starting Friday, August 25. The 56-hectare burn…
New trains to be running by next year
Central Coast commuters will soon be in for a smoother ride, with the NSW Government reaching a vital agreement to get the full complement of New Intercity Fleet trains on…
Shark nets to return this Summer
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch and Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart have slammed a State Government decision to reintroduce shark nets at Central Coast beaches this Summer despite strong…
Robertson Voice forum “a great success”
The Robertson Referendum Forum held recently at Breakers Country Club in Wamberal was deemed a success with close to 160 people attending the evening.Panellists included Federal Member for Robertson Gordon…
Killcare surf club all set for Summer
With the start of the Summer season imminent, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has welcomed the delivery of Killcare Surf Life Saving Club’s new all-terrain response vehicle as a win…
Central Coast libraries evolve with new services
Council library services are continuing to evolve with extended services now including the introduction of new self-service lockers. These allow customers to collect their online reservations at a time that…
Rare sighting of whale mother and calf
Central Coast whale watchers were treated to a rare sight last Thursday afternoon, August 17. Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast (MWRCC) said a mother and calf Southern Right whale were…
Community radio station 93.3 celebrates 30 years on air
Community radio station 93.3FM is proudly celebrating its Pearl Anniversary – 30 years on the air over the entire Central Coast region. Thanks to a couple of dedicated radio buffs…
UN rep to meet with Coast community over coal ash dams
The United Nations Special Rapporteur, Dr Marcus Orellana, has agreed to meet with the Future Sooner group and interested community members on August 29 to discuss concerns over the environmental…
David Harris: the Minister for Everything
Member for Wyong David Harris has attracted the unofficial title of the Minister for Everything as he juggles multiple portfolios following the election of the Labor State Government in March….
Dispose of batteries safely, urges Tesch
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is urging residents to keep batteries out of household bins due to a growing number of battery-related fires across the state. Numbers of lithium battery…
Still time to support the sleepout
The Central Coast community is eagerly gearing up for the Coast Shelter Sleepout, set to take place on Friday, August 25. The annual event aims to raise crucial funds and…
Man charged over fatal crash
A man has been charged over a vehicle crash on the Central Coast early last week. At about 4.20pm on Tuesday, August 15, emergency services responded to reports of a…
Wilfred Barrett Drive upgrade complete
Safety improvement work along Wilfred Barrett Dr funded by the State Government has been completed to the tune of $22.5M. Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the project was…
Cash boost for Avoca Beach SLSC
Avoca Beach SLSC has received $4,905 to buy eight new training manikins and three remote medical first aid kits through the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants. Club President Stuart Harvey said…
Jayden delivers TEDx talk on student wellbeing
18-year-old founder of UrVoice Australia, Wadalba’s Jayden Delbridge, will deliver his first TEDx talk on Saturday, August 19, at TEDx Croydon Youth. The talk, entitled How Schools can Contribute to…
Lighthouse reserve is back in business
Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve is ready to welcome visitors from all parts of the country following the completion of more than $400,000 in upgrades. One of the Central Coast’s most…
Ettalong channel to be dredged at last
Ettalong Channel is set to be dredged by the end of August. Sand build-up in the channel has seen Palm Beach Ferries services diverted from Ettalong and Wagstaffe to Patonga…