Storm season is still upon us
Summer is over but the State Emergency Service warns that storm season will still be upon us right through to the end of March at least. The SES says that…
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Four brave Marine Rescue volunteers recognised
Four volunteers from Marine Rescue Terrigal have been presented Commissioner’s Citations for their actions during the 2017 New Year’s Eve display explosions at Terrigal Haven. The explosions resulted in two…
What a whopper fish!
Keen angler Martin Townsend was pleased to land this whopper after a recent fishing expedition to his secret spot on the Brisbane Water at Woy Woy. He caught the 80cm…
Tuggerah station upgrade powers ahead
A new pedestrian bridge is underway at Tuggerah railway station in the next stage of the major project connecting it to the Pacific Hwy and making it safer and more…
Clean4Shore tackles Brisbane Water foreshore
Clean4Shore took to the water for Clean Up Australia Day on March 3, set on removing litter from the Brisbane Water foreshore. Despite only five volunteers attending, the group managed…
Clean bill of health for Estrella
The Australian Reptile Park’s beloved Galapagos tortoise, Estrella, has received a clean bill of health following her annual health check. The 23-year-old tortoise was taken to Somersby Animal Hospital by…
Margaret ticks a big item off her bucket list
Uniting’s Central Coast aged care home resident Margaret Scholz has ticked a major item off her bucket list at the age of 87. It all began when Uniting’s Lifestyle and…
Coastlink morning tea to celebrate Seniors Festival
In celebration of the NSW Seniors’ Festival (March 11-24), Coastlink is inviting seniors from across the Central Coast to enjoy a meet and greet morning tea at its reimagined Activity…
Concern over lack of shade provision
Central Coast Council has hit back at criticisms that plans for upgrades at playspaces across the region do not include the planting of shade trees. Council recently announced that 10…
Better mobile coverage at Charmhaven
The Charmhaven area will soon have new and improved telecommunications coverage with the installation of a mobile tower at 210 Pacific Hwy. It will significantly improve Optus 4G and 5G…
Gosford’s 18,000 apartment approvals revealed
EDITORIAL The recent pushback from Central Coast Council’s Administrator and staff against proposed new State Government development plans around key transport hubs like Gosford, Tuggerah, and Wyong highlights the imbalance…
CWA partners with Days for Girls
Woy Woy CWA is set to work with non-profit organisation Days for Girls in providing sanitary kits for those who need them most. The move follows a visit to the…
Hazard reduction burn in Brisbane Water National Park
A hazard reduction burn will be conducted in Brisbane Water National Park on Saturday, March 9, to protect homes in Kariong. Smoke may be seen from the nearby M1 Motorway,…
Wyong Women’s Shed celebrates five years
Member for Wyong David Harris was among special guests to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Wyong Women’s Shed. He and other guests from Lake Haven Bunnings, Wyong Leagues Club, Creightons…
Bateau Bay sewage treatment plant on the nose
Bateau Bay residents say they are fed up with the stench coming from the “substandard” Bateau Bay Sewage Treatment Plant. Ann Attwater, of Bateau Bay, said in recent weeks the…
Second superload on its way to Colongra
The second of three giant transformers for the Waratah Super Battery at Colongra is on its way from Albury and will be traversing the Central Coast from the early hours…
Miranda is The Entrance Local Woman of the Year
Miranda Browne has been named The Entrance Local Woman of the Year 2024 in recognition of her significant work to actively support the community through The Entrance Food Hub. Member…
Maps needed of proposed new council wards
Central Coast residents should not be expected to vote in a referendum at the local government elections for a reduced number of council wards without knowing the new boundaries, says…
Upgrade for Maidens Brush Reserve
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed news that Maidens Brush Reserve at Wyoming is to be upgraded. Central Coast Council will receive $105,000 in funding support for the…
Gorokan arrest over murder plot
Organised Crime Squad detectives have arrested an 18-year-old man at Gorokan over an alleged murder plot. Strike Force Barralier was established in December 2023 by State Crime Command’s Organised Crime…