Two Christmas Day drownings on Central Coast
Two people drowned on Central Coast beaches on Christmas Day. In the third confirmed drowning of the Summer, a man drowned at Umina Beach early on Christmas Day. At around…
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New technology to help fight fires
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have taken possession of a new $2.5M Aerial Platform appliance which will provide extra fire protection across the Central Coast. The region’s firefighters have…
Growing pains see need for local collaboration and leadership
The Central Coast, a region celebrated for its natural beauty and vibrant community, is currently grappling with a series of growing pains that challenge our cherished way of life. A…
Santa takes on new role as zookeeper
While Santa’s little helpers back at the North Pole are kept busy building toys and wrapping presents for the big day, Santa has flown across the world to take on…
Funding for three new Coast programs
Three projects aiming to deliver meaningful change on the Central Coast have received funding from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. They are Habitat for Humanity, Brave Foundation and Lung Foundation…
Take care on those busy roads
Central Coast holidaymakers heading north to Hexham, out west to Wagga or down the south coast are being reminded to plan ahead, to avoid peak travel times and to use…
Turtle hatchlings arrive for Christmas
Aussie Ark’s Conservation Ark facility, located on the grounds of the Australian Reptile Park at Somersby, has announced the successful laying of a batch endangered Manning River Turtles. The facility…
Concern over lack of flood preparedness
More than 200 people attended an information evening organised by the region’s State Emergency Services (SES) on December 18 to ensure they are prepared for future floods, but resident Guy…
Christmas miracle at Ettalong
In a tale straight out of a Christmas story, Matty Bennett and Rupert Noffs, owners of The Lucky Bee restaurant at Ettalong Beach, discovered a little miracle in their garden…
Nominate inspirational seniors
Central Coast residents are being encouraged to celebrate the positive role seniors play in our community by nominating them for the 2024 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. Member for…
We Care Connect to deliver car safety program
We Care Connect is set to help keep child car passengers in the Wyong electorate safe thanks to a $5,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Community Road Safety Grants program….
Vale Hilda Bird
The Central Coast lost one of its best-known personalities when Hilda Bird (nee Lasseter) recently died at the age of 98. Hilda was well known through her long-running radio show,…
Better mobile coverage for Wadalba
Telstra is set to upgrade its mobile base station at Wabalba to bring better 4G coverage and new 5G coverage to the area, with work to take place from January…
Anti-mould campaigner’s silent health challenge
After years of experiencing intermittent sickness, Central Coast resident Camilla Thompson discovered her symptoms turned out to be related to a mould infestation in her rental house. This year, she…
Petition calls for urgent fix on Glenrock Pde
Koolewong and Point Clare/Tascott Progress Association has started a petition calling for immediate action to address dangerous conditions on Glenrock Pde. Residents have been agitating for several years to see…
Enjoy the Coast – but step lightly
As the Central Coast welcomes thousands of people over the holiday period, Central Coast Council is reminding residents and visitors alike to step lightly, with the region accredited as an…
Alice turns 104
Wallarah Point Clare Community resident Alice Stanford celebrated her 104th birthday on December 17. Born and raised in Aberdeen Scotland, Alice did missionary work as a Jehovah’s Witness with her…
King Cobra goes on display
Visitors can now see a King Cobra in the Lost World of Reptiles at the Australian Reptile Park. He is one of a mating pair of King Cobras to arrive…
NAISDA needs Homestay hosts
NAISDA, Australia’s leading First Nations dance and performing arts training organisation, is calling for Central Coast families to join its Homestay Program, either on a short-term or long-term basis to…
Outrage over remedial work at glyphs site
Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) has accused the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of carrying out “unnecessary” and “extreme” remedial works at the site of the Kariong hieroglyphics. Many residents…