Furore over latest seawall DA development
Members of Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS) are outraged at the news that Central Coast Council has contributed $100,000 towards a Development Application (DA) being prepared in conjunction with…
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Tesch backs jet ski safety blitz
With jet skis widely used on Central Coast waterways, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has thrown her support behind Operation Stay Afloat, a statewide blitz in which NSW Maritime officers…
Coasties part of NYE operation on Sydney Harbour
While Marine Rescue Central Coast patrolled the northern reaches of Brisbane Water on New Year’s Eve to help local boaties maintain a safe but enjoyable distance from the Gosford NYE…
Battery fires in waste on the rise
Central Coast Council has issued a crucial warning about the proper disposal of batteries, following a series of fires at Umina and Wyoming. The incidents, which occurred during the holiday…
Book fair a huge success
The Pearl Beach Summer Book Sale on Thursday, December 28, was a resounding success, with almost $2,500 raised towards the upkeep of Pearl Beach Memorial Hall. Co-ordinator Alison Phillips said…
Drowning at Ettalong
A man in his thirties drowned near Ettalong Beach on Saturday, January 6. A man and child were seen in distress, 50 metres from the shore, in the afternoon and…
That’s one big spider!
The Australian Reptile Park has received the biggest male funnel web spider ever donated to its antivenom program as rainy humid weather sees a spike in sightings of the dangerous…
A New Year message from Gordon Reid
As the new year gets underway, Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has extended his best wishes to Coast Community News readers. “My partner Shaylee and I wish the people…
Boat stuck on rocks (again)
Just three weeks after a yacht stuck on rocks at Peeks Point, East Gosford, was rescued, it has reappeared stranded in water close by. Caroline St resident Graeme Venn wrote…
Changed traffic conditions as Tuggerah railway station revamp continues
There will be changed overnight traffic conditions on Saturday, January 6, on the Pacific Hwy as the Tuggerah Railway Station upgrade continues. A single lane closure will be in place…
Emma McBride’s New Year message
Member or Dobell Emma McBride has wished residents across the Central Coast a Happy New Year. “Like many locals, my family and I celebrated by watching the spectacular fireworks at…
New mini golf centre opens at Lisarow
The Central Coast’s new mini golf centre, Hole in Fun, has opened its doors at Lisarow, just in time for the busy Summer holidays. Hole in Fun has two specifically-designed…
2023 in review – August
As we continue our series on the top stories of 2023, we look at the major Central Coast issues reported in August. Residents were up in arms when it was…
2023 in review – September
We continue our series on the top stories of 2023 with a look at the major events reported in September. It was announced that the NSW Environment Protection Authority would…
2023 in review – October
We look at October as our series on the top news stories on the Coast in 2023 continues. The Coastal Twist Festival was hailed as an outstanding success and Bateau…
2023 in review – November
November is in the spotlight as we continue our series on the major news stories on the Central Coast in 2023. It was announced the Woy Woy waterfront would undergo…
2023 in review – December
We wind up our series on the major news stories on the Coast in 2023 with a look at December. IGA was the first shop to open at the new…
Busy day for Marine Rescue
Marine Rescue Central Coast was quick to respond when a converted Sydney ferry issued a mayday call after running aground and starting to list several kilometres south of Brooklyn on…
Our State MPs look forward to 2024
As the Coast rang in the new year, the region’s State MPs took to social media to share messages of hope for 2024. Member for The Entrance David Mehan welcomed…
New jet ski for The Lakes Beach
The Lakes Beach at Budgewoi is one of 14 beaches in NSW set to receive a new jet ski thanks to a $23M investment in Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW)…