Roadwork at Watanobbi
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from next week to carry out maintenance work on the Pacific Hwy and Brittania Dr roundabout at Watanobbi. From Monday, February 5,…
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Body found in Watagan Forest
A body, believed to be that of a man reported missing from Doyalson last week, has been located. Tuggerah Lakes Police District issued public appeals for information and launched an…
Parking to remain free at Wyong Hospital
The State Government has put to rest fears that paid parking could be introduced at Wyong hospital. It was announced on February 2 that free parking would remain in place…
Motorcyclist injured in Wamberal crash
Westpac Rescue Helicopter landed on the sports field at the Tumbi Umbi Campus of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College on Thursday, February 29, to pick up an injured motorcycle rider. The…
PM pops in to talk-up Medicare
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid a surprise visit to the Central Coast on Thursday, February 1, to mark the 40th anniversary of Medicare and the success of the region’s two…
Continuing fight against problem gambling
Member for Wyong and Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris was at Central Coast Leagues Club on Friday, February 2, to announce that from July 1, venues with more…
Service to honour naval hero
There will be a Naval Commemoration Service at the Jonathan Rogers Memorial at Rogers Park, Woy Woy on Saturday, February 10, at 11am. The memorial, which recognises Chief Petty Officer…
Coast welcomes new citizens
More than 200 new citizens were welcomed into the local community when Central Coast Council conducted a citizenship ceremony on Monday, January 29. Held at The Art House in Wyong,…
Council’s payment gateway reopens following cyber breach
Access to Central Coast Council’s payment channel is once again available and customers can safely transact with Council again through this payment method over the phone or online via Council’s…
Jobs and robust economy key to successful 2024
What are the major issues and challenges facing the Central Coast in 2024? It’s a question Coast Community News put to Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong…
Cost-of-living squeeze hitting hard on Coast
The greatest challenge facing Central Coast residents in 2024 is cost-of-living pressures according to Member for Terrigal and former Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch. Crouch believes the…
Cyber breach has council issue urgent message
Central Coast Council has identified suspicious activity in the payment gateway used by Council. As a precaution access to this payment gateway via the Council website and telephone has been…
Opal card system goes down at Woy Woy
Travellers and commuters to and from Woy Woy station risk being penalised after the station’s opal card readers went down late on Tuesday night, January 30, due to a power…
Exploding cans spark bushland fire
Copacabana Rural Fire Brigade was called out on Tuesday morning, January 30, after bushland caught alight near the scout hall at Avoca Beach. Firefighters arrived on scene and found a…
Sara Lee saved by Aussie investors
Over a decade after saving the Darrell Lea chocolate brand from the brink of collapse, a Gold Coast family has stepped in to rescue another beloved dessert brand, Sara Lee,…
Extended work hours on Tuggerah station upgrade
As part of ongoing upgrade work at Tuggerah Railway Station construction hours on Saturdays have been extended, starting in February until the project is complete in 2025. Construction hours are…
Australia Day at Copacabana
Hundreds of residents and visitors flocked to the Copacabana waterfront on Australia Day despite temperatures of up to 37 degrees. The Australia Day flag raising ceremony, conducted by the Navy…
Time to nominate a local hero
The 2024 Westfield Local Heroes program is now open with Tuggerah Westfield accepting nominations for unsung heroes in the community, who go above and beyond to make a positive change…
NBN upgrades available on Coast
Eligible residential homes and businesses in parts of the Central Coast can now place an order to upgrade their NBN connection to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). This includes parts…
Changed traffic conditions at Lake Munmorah
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions this week at the intersection of Chain Valley Bay Rd and the Pacific Hwy at Lake Munmorah as investigation work is carried…