Chain Valley Bay boat ramp upgraded
Central Coast boating and fishing enthusiasts now have safer access to Lake Macquarie following upgrade works to the popular boat ramp at Chain Valley Bay. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…
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Local Ryan Sheridan wins Walkley Award
Central Coast local and father of four Ryan Sheridan has won a prestigious Walkley Award for video journalism for two ABC Four Corners television reports, ‘Despair and Defiance’ and ‘Feral’….
Busy day for surf lifesavers
With the weather warming up, it was a busy day for surf lifesavers on the Central Coast on Sunday, November 20 as thousands of Coasties flocked to the region’s beaches….
Road sabotage at Yarramalong
Tuggerah Lakes Police are investigating incidents of what they believe to be deliberately placed objects on roads in the Central Coast hinterland. They are seeking community information in relation to…
Calls to lower speed limit on Peach Orchard Rd
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, and residents of Fountaindale are calling on the Minister for Regional Roads and Transport to reconsider a request to lower the speed limit along…
15 new firefighters for Coast
The ranks of Fire and Rescue NSW have been boosted with 15 new firefighters to be deployed to seven stations across the Central Coast after completing weeks of intensive training…
North Shelly takes out regional qualifier of national Boardriders Battle
Australia’s 2021 defending national champions, North Shelly Boardriders, put on an epic show of skill to win the regional qualifier of the Australian Boardriders Battle at North Narrabeen Beach on…
Order extended to halt Doyalson land clearing
The Community Environment Network (CEN) can confirm that the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) has extended by 40 days its Stop Work Order halting any removal of native vegetation…
Probe into Forresters Beach chopper crash
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating a helicopter crash at Forresters Beach at about 6pm on Saturday, November 19. Three people were onboard the helicopter which witnesses said came…
Empire Bay nominated as Tennis Club of the Year in its first 12 months
Empire Bay Tennis Club celebrated its first birthday on November 18 with an inaugural Members End of Year Party. Club President Alan Lovell said the day was cause for celebration….
Little Terns nesting at The Entrance
The Little Terns have arrived at The Entrance North to begin nesting and Central Coast Council wants to remind everyone on how they can help protect the endangered species during…
Have a say on Gosford waterfront plan before December 1
With submissions on major proposed changes for the Gosford waterfont set to close on December 1, Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) is encouraging all residents to have their say….
Playspace upgrade at Pretty Beach
The Turo Reserve playspace at Pretty Beach has received a much-needed upgrade. The work was undertaken thanks to a $105,000 funding injection from the Federal Government and $5 000 from…
Free train travel all week
Central Coast commuters will enjoy free train travel from November 21-25, with the NSW Government and the Rail Trams and Bus Union (RBTU) set to head into arbitration on November…
Crouch calls on Labor to oppose “appalling” fishing bill
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch is calling on all Central Coast State MPs to join the Government in opposing a new Bill which would see rock fishers…
Busways upgrades brake testing system
Busways is upgrading its brake testing systems on the Central Coast and across the state to further improve vehicle safety, increase the efficiency of its workshops and meet new regulations…
Seniors air issues at forum
The region’s seniors were given a voice on issues which concern them at a special forum held at Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, recently with around 90 older residents in attendance. It…
Successful resuscitation at Ocean Beach
As the countdown to summer continues, it was a busy weekend for Central Coast lifesavers, headlined by a successful resuscitation at Ocean Beach, once again highlighting the value of volunteers…
Coast honours defence personnel at Remembrance Day services
Thousands of Central Coast residents gathered at major services at Gosford, The Entrance and Woy Woy to mark Remembrance Day on November 11 to mark 104 years since the armistice…
Pave paradise, put up a parking lot
Plans to remove sand dune vegetation at Umina Beach as part of the Peninsula Recreation Active Lifestyle Project have raised the ire of environmental groups, with Ettymalong Landcare Group labelling…