Koolewong bush fire brought under control
Firefighters attached to NSWRFS, FRNSW and NPWS battled a blaze at Koolewong in the afternoon of October 2. The fire, which was listed as out of control by the NSW…
On the Beat
Four charged with allegedly defrauding two elderly women
Three men and a woman have been charged after allegedly defrauding two elderly women on the Central Coast. Police will allege that on Sunday, February 19, a 91-year-old woman attended…
Year 12 student struck by a bus
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious crash where a pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a bus at Tumbi Umbi. At about 6:25pm on Friday, September…
CCTV Cameras being installed
Central Coast Council has commenced the installation of five new CCTV cameras at Terrigal Haven. Works included Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) from the bottom to the top of Terrigal Skillion…
North Gosford fire bugs sought
Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command are appealing for witnesses following a number of suspicious bush fires in the North Gosford/Wyoming areas in September. Between 10:35pm on Tuesday, September…
Strong winds cause power loss to 2,900 homes and businesses
Ausgrid Emergency crews restored power to 2,900 homes and businesses on the Central Coast on August 18, after strong winds moved through the region Power has been safely restored to…
New driving offence laws introduced
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has welcomed reforms to toughen sanctions on those who repeatedly ignore driver licence laws, while also providing incentives for disqualified drivers who demonstrate good…
Lost Paradise returns to Glenworth Valley
Lost Paradise music festival will return to Glenworth Valley in December with what they believe is their best line up yet. The 2017 line up includes: RUFUS, Matt Corby, Little…
Local victims of domestic violence lose out under new arrangements
Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, said the Liberal Government’s outsourcing of the Central Coast’s Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Service, CCADVICE, will only make seeking support harder for local…
House fire in Gorokan
Two residents were taken to hospital following a house fire in Mary St, Gorokan, on Wednesday, August 9. The two-bedroom fibro home was occupied by two elderly residents, a man…
Disqualified driver caught doing 140km in a 60km zone
A 29-year-old disqualified driver has been caught doing 140km in a 60km zone in Kincumber. At around 10:40pm on Monday, June 24, Brisbane Water Highway Patrol were patrolling Avoca Dve,…
Police donate second-hand police boots to the homeless
Brisbane Water Police, along with the entire NSW Police Force, is stepping up with Mission Australia to give second-hand police boots to those that need them most. The charity drive…
Kariong accident causes extensive traffic delays
A single vehicle motor vehicle accident in Kariong, on Woy Woy Rd in the Brisbane Water National Park, caused extensive delays for Central Coast motorists headed towards Sydney on Monday,…
Police car in crash while responding to car fire
A police vehicle has been involved in a collision in Patonga on Thursday, July 13. The police vehicle was responding to a car on fire off Patonga Rd, Patonga, at…
Dangerous pursuit in a stolen vehicle
Three men have been charged after a dangerous police pursuit in a stolen vehicle. The pursuit, involving a stolen Toyota Prado, commenced around 3pm on Saturday, July 15. The vehicle…
Man arrested in West Gosford with firearms and drugs
A 26-year-old Wendoree Park man was arrested in West Gosford with firearms and drugs on July 11. At about 3pm, Tuesday, July 11, Brisbane Water Police located a vehicle at…
Armed robbery at the Mooney Mooney Workers Club
Police investigating an armed robbery at the Mooney Mooney Workers Club are appealing for public assistance. At about 9:40pm on Sunday, July 2, a male and female described as being…
Police appeal for assistance after identifying clothing of interest
Detectives investigating the sexual assault of a girl on her way to school, and the attempted abduction of a woman in Narara, are renewing their appeal for assistance after identifying…
Emma McBride to speak to ABC Friends Central Coast
Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, will be the guest speaker at the ABC Friends Central Coast meeting on July 6. Ms McBride was elected in 2016 and has previously…
Bingo fundraiser
The Gosford Branch of Children’s Medical Research Institute will be holding a Bingo Fundraiser on Thursday, June 22, at Erina Leagues Club. Entry of $10 includes a bingo book and…