Storm proves more sand is the solution: SOS
The Wamberal Save Our Sand (SOS) group says the huge storm which hit the area on Friday, April 5, showed that a wide, sandy Wamberal Beach is the best form…
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Calling First Nations creatives
Time is running out for First Nations creatives on the Central Coast to apply for the $10,000 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, with applications to the mentoring program closing next week. The…
Terrigal’s Daffodil Dip went swimmingly well
Easter Saturday kicked off with a sea of yellow on Terrigal Beach as 450 dippers converged on the beach and ocean to raise money for Cancer Council NSW and awareness…
’90s pop diva at Fun Haus Factory
Lovers of dance club, live music, musical cabaret and ‘90s pop hits are in for a treat on Friday, April 12, as the Central Coast welcomes ‘90s Scottish pop diva…
Proposed changes could put Coast businesses at risk
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch and Shadow Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Scott Farlow are calling on the NSW Government to consult with the caravan and manufactured homes industries…
New name for Central Coast Legacy
The former Brisbane Water Legacy formally announced its name change to Central Coast Legacy at a special event on April 4. More than 90 war widows and family beneficiaries attended…
Committee looking at impacts of climate change to meet Coast locals
Central Coast locals will address a NSW Parliamentary Committee when it holds a public hearing in Gosford on Wednesday, April 10. Members of the committee will then visit Wamberal Beach…
Petition calls for shade and fencing at new playspace
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has launched a community petition calling on Central Coast Council to provide a safety fence and shade at the new Kariong Playspace on Curringa…
Rock climbers and rangers join forces to clean up national park
Members of the Central Coast rock climbing community have joined forces with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to conduct a successful clean-up operation in Bouddi National Park….
Rideshare fare negotiation opens up for Coasties
In a salvo across the bow of Uber Central Coast residents using Australia’s second largest rideshare service DiDi will now be able to save more on rides with the launch…
Busy weekend for Marine Rescue
A 40ft Flybridge cruiser with seven people on board, including three children, ran aground on a sandbar during a leisurely cruise on Brisbane Water on Saturday afternoon, April 6. The…
Reduce the size of our LGA, says former Mayor
Former Wyong Mayor and State Member for the Entrance Bob Graham says the answer to Central Coast Council’s problems is to shrink the size of the Local Government Area (LGA)….
RYSS closes youth hub
Regional Youth Support Service (RYSS) has been forced to close its Central Coast Youth Hub for 12-25-year-olds in Erina St, Gosford. The hub was a two-year funded Safer Communities program…
SES fields hundreds of calls as storms wreak havoc
Central Coast SES units received almost 600 requests for assistance between Thursday, April 4, and Sunday evening, April 7, as severe storms caused damage and flooding around the region. Teams…
New home for woodturners club
The Central Coast Woodturners have a new workshop in the old Guide Hall at 8 Ourimbah Creek Rd, Ourimbah. After having to vacate their previous workshop due to dramatic rent…
Flooding around Chittaway to be reassessed
Chittaway Point was put on evacuation warning on Friday, April 5, as torrential rain pummelled the Central Coat and the Wyong River continued to rise. The warning followed notification of…
Sporting grounds close in wake of storm
Due to the intense weather and heavy rainfall, all Central Coast sporting fields were closed for use from 2pm Friday for the duration of the weekend of April 6 and…
SES set to help through weather event
Following heavy rainfall and strong wind predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the State Emergency Services (SES) has issued specific advice to Central Coast communities most susceptible to weather damage….
Flood warning for Chittaway Point
The NSW SES issued a warning about predicted possible flooding on the Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake at Chittaway Point on Friday, April 5. Residents were advised to monitor warnings…
Heart warming Easter tradition spans three decades
In a heartwarming tradition spanning three decades, Mounties Group once again spread joy throughout local communities with their annual Bunny Run. This special initiative which unfolded last week across the…