EPA says mass fish kill likely a “natural event”
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says that results from water sampling show that a “natural event” was the most likely cause of hundreds of fish dying in Wyee Bay on…
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Coast business celebrates NAIDOC Week
Central Coast business E-Bisglobal celebrated NAIDOC Week on 17 August at its Tuggerah head office, unveiling a new mural. With this year’s NAIDOC theme being Get Up! Stand Up! Show…
Fire and Rescue crews assist elderly to replace smoke alarms
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are assisting the state’s most vulnerable residents, replacing smoke alarms at retirement villages across the Central Coast. FRNSW has responded to more than 760…
Have your say on National Cultural Policy
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, is calling on Central Coast residents to have their say on the future of the arts and culture in Australia. The Federal Government is developing…
JP association needs more volunteers
The Central Coast branch of the NSW Justices Association (NSWJA) is looking for more volunteers to help deliver its services to the wider community. A spokesperson said the primary role…
Push for improvement at dangerous Davistown intersection
Davistown Progress Association is pushing for Central Coast Council to provide a safer intersection at Davistown Rd and Lilli Pilli St, delivering a petition with more than 400 signatures to…
Pedestrian dies after crash
A man will face court next month charged after a fatal crash in Bateau Bay on Friday August 19. About 9.30am, emergency services were called to Bay Village Road following…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5, the lead stories of the week from across the region. In the bulletin this week: Dog Plan draft fires up community Ex-PM’s Terrigal announcement…
Lower Hawkesbury residents come together
As they continue to recover from the devastating July floods, residents of the Lower Hawkesbury came together on August 13 for a community barbecue to boost morale, promote community connectivity…
Supporting resilience in wake of floods
Central Coast projects have attracted $110,000 in Flood Recovery Grants to promote wellbeing and resilience for residents impacted by recent flood events. Funded by the NSW Government and facilitated by…
Public meeting to discuss future of Woy Woy
The Peninsula Residents’ Association has organised an open community meeting on August 25 to discuss the planning of Woy Woy’s town centre. The association formed in 2021 to provide a…
Change of plans for Wyong housing
Property owners at 9 Alison Rd, Wyong, have submitted new plans for townhouses. In November 2020 Central Coast Council approved demolition of the existing house, removal of vegetation and construction…
Local outrage over Scomo multi portfolio news
Central Coast Federal MPs have added their voices to outpourings of outrage over news that former Prime Minister Scott Morrison secretly took on a number of extra portfolios in 2020…
Erina High students prepare for plastics ban
Sorting through a tonne of garbage to assess the best ways to reduce waste is not a job for the faint hearted. Year 9 Science and Environment students at Erina…
Three community petitions oppose Dogs in Open Spaces Plan
With submissions on Central Coast Council’s Dogs in Open Space Plan 2022-23 draft policy set to close in just a week, on August 26, three separate petitions are protesting some…
Flood management meeting for Tuggerah Lakes
Central Coast Council will coordinate and convene a meeting next week regarding flood management around Tuggerah Lakes. The announcement follows a request from Member for The Entrance, David Mehan. A…
PEP 11 in the spotlight again after ex-PM’s irregularities
The validity of the cancellation of the PEP11 offshore gas and oil exploration licence off the Central Coast is being brought into question following revelations that former Prime Minister Scott…
Push for night lights on Ettalong foreshore ramps up
Central Coast Council will consider sanctioning the placement of solar powered fairy lights in three trees along the Ettalong foreshore, but only if the project is funded and maintained by…
Plans for Terrigal Lagoon walking trail shelved
Plans to construct a walking trail around Terrigal Lagoon have been shelved by Central Coast Council, with environmental constraints making the project financially unviable. The trail would have seen bush…
The Lakes upset Avoca Beach to keep finals hopes alive
The Lakes secured a tense but valuable victory at Heazlett Park on Saturday (August 13) defeating the Avoca Beach Sharks by 31 points to 25. The Sharks got the better…