Urgent need for funnel-web spiders
The Australian Reptile Park is in desperate need of more live funnel-web spider donations. More live funnel-web spider donations are urgently needed before the breeding season ends to sustain the…
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Man rescued from tall ship near Patonga
On Thursday afternoon February 20 Broken Bay Water Police were called to a medical emergency near Patonga on the Hawkesbury River. But this was no ordinary rescue. Police were confronted…
Liberal candidates for Dobell and Shortland
The Liberal Party has announced its candidates for the seats of Dobell and Shortland in the coming Federal election. Brendan Small will take on sitting Member for Dobell Emma McBride…
Tammy named Terrigal woman of year
Tammy Jackett from Wiseberry Peninsula Real Estate has been announced as the 2025 Terrigal Local Woman of the Year at an afternoon tea celebration hosted by Member for Terrigal Adam…
Peacock deaths explained
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) suspects the reckless misuse of pesticides is the cause of six recent peacock deaths at Ourimbah, after toxicology reports identified two chemicals ingested by…
Police and youth services show up in Terrigal
Officers from the Mounted Police and Regional Youth Support Service (RYSS) attended Terrigal on Sunday, February 23, as part of a high-visibility presence around the area. The purpose of the…
Shocking defeat to Western Sydney
In a disheartening home game on Saturday, February 22, the Central Coast Mariners suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Western Sydney Wanderers at Industree Group Stadium in…
No more train disruptions before July
After weeks of delays on the rail network, Central Coast commuters can relax a little with no more industrial action to occur before July. Rail passengers have experienced train cancellations…
Reid launches re-election campaign
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has officially launched his 2025 re-election campaign, with hundreds of Central Coast and local, state, and federal representatives joining in. Reid took the seat…
Women’s health forum helping to form policy
The second Central Coast Women’s Health Forum was held at Erina on February 18, with more than 150 attending. Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid was joined at the…
Library is a gem says National Trust director
“Renewal of Gosford Library needn’t be a costly exercise if the right people are engaged.”
Flooding prevention works at The Entrance channel
Central Coast Council will start pre-emptive flood works at The Entrance channel to help prevent flooding during significant weather events. Work on establishing a 10m-wide pilot channel will start on…
Saluting Service and open day at Toukley RSL
An exclusive event honouring the service and sacrifices of current and ex-servicemen and women, as well as their families, will be held at Toukley RSL Sub Branch on Sunday, March…
Coasties best second-hand shoppers in the state
No doubt about it – we Coasties love our second-hand shopping. The region recorded the most items sold and purchased in NSW during the recent Garage Sale Trail. Central Coast…
Shout out to Safe Haven in parliament
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch MP has spoken about the importance of the Gosford Safe Haven service in State Parliament, with the service supporting more than 1,600 visitors in 2024….
War of words over maternity services
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has hit back at claims by Liberal candidate for the seat Lucy Wicks that the Government has “ignored and neglected” the women of the…
Calling Coast CEOs to Take 3 for the Sea
Following the success of their previous CEO Clean-Ups, Take 3 for the Sea has announced they are coming to The Haven at Terrigal for their 2025 CEO Clean-Up. The event,…
Rabbit control program set for March
Central Coast residents have been advised to vaccinate pet rabbits prior to a wild rabbit control program set for March 3. Led by Greater Sydney Local Land Services, Central Coast…
Changed traffic conditions at Tuggerah
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from next week on the M1 Pacific Motorway for maintenance work to be carried out at Tuggerah. At least one northbound lane…
Thousands of Coast workers to lose out if penalty rates are cut
Unions NSW says thousands of Central Coast workers are set to suffer under proposed cuts to penalty rates for retail staff. The organisation, which advocates and campaigns for workers in…