Proposal for 800 units at Kanwal
A proposal for up to 800 units at Kanwal’s Oasis Caravan Park has been submitted to the State Planning Department under a pilot scheme announced last December to fast track…
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School site challenged to save Charmhaven bush
The location of a new $425M school at Charmhaven is being challenged by community groups because of its high-value biodiversity including an orchid found nowhere else in the world. Biodiversity…
Motorcyle accident at Gorokan
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called in on Monday, October 9, to airlift an injured motorbike rider to hospital after an accident at Gorokan. It happened at about 12.30pm near…
Roadworks at Kanwal
There will be changed overnight traffic conditions on Wallarah Rd at Kanwal for the next five weeks. Maintenance work will be carried out at the Walker Ave intersection, including red…
Community meeting on environmental concerns
Community Voice Australia- Central Coast hosted a community event titled Protect our Forests and Sacred Lands on September 16, where issues of environmental concern in the region were discussed. Held…
Two car fires in two days
Returning to base after a Buttonderry hazard reduction on Saturday afternoon, July 15, both Wallarah and Wyee Rural Fire Brigades were diverted to a car fire after an accident. On…
Trainees named top of the class
Two Central Coast trainees have been recognised at the 2023 NSW Training Awards regional ceremony. The awards, held in Newcastle on June 23, highlighted the most outstanding apprentices, trainees, students,…
First pharmacy drive-through on the Coast
Amcal Gorokan Pharmacy is leading the way on the Central Coast by being the first drive-through pharmacy in the region. The chemist at 70 Wallarah Rd has a long-term presence…
Weekday Walkers hit their stride
The Weekday Walkers are in full stride, with several new members joining in May. Their first walk for the month to Maitland Bay and Mt Bouddi Lookout was well attended,…
Man charged after ammunition and drugs found
The Raptor Squad and Tuggerah Lakes Police have seized ammunition and drugs, and a man has been charged, following a vehicle stop at Gorokan and subsequent search of a San…
Good Day Out Festival to re-launch coffee range
About 300 people turned out for the Buondi Good Day Out Festival at Wallarah Bay Recreation Club where Nestle Professional unveiled its new-look Buondi coffee range. There was live music,…
Thousands flock to ANZAC Day services
Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to ANZAC Day services all over the Central Coast on April 25 as the region paid tribute to the fallen and all those who…
Last days to have a say about Warnervale’s future
There is only a week left to have your say about Central Coast Council’s draft Greater Warnervale Structure Plan, which outlines land use strategy through to 2041, with submissions closing…
Have a say on management of Tuggerah Lakes
Central Coast Council will host a series of community pop-ups along the foreshore this month to provide residents with an opportunity to share concerns, ideas or ask questions related to…
Bringing communities together for 50 years
From humble beginnings on a block of dirt in Kanwal, the Wyong Leagues Group has grown over the past 50 years into a network of 10 clubs. Monday, March 6,…
State Government vows to legislate against off-shore oil and gas exploration
With PEP 11 back in the spotlight, the NSW Government has vowed to legislate its existing policy to prevent offshore coal, gas, mineral and petroleum mining and exploration in NSW…
Selling biodiversity value to protect wetlands
Vast wetland areas comprising six reserves in Blue Haven and Tumbi Umbi will be forever protected in a conservation management plan set in motion by Central Coast Council. Blue Haven…
Draft plan for future of Warnervale on exhibition
Central Coast Council’s draft Greater Warnervale Structure Plan, outlining land use strategy in the area through to 2041, is finally on public exhibition until March 31. With the population of…
Investigation into sex offence at Gorokan
Detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Police District are investigating an alleged sexual touching offence of a 74-year-old Gorokan woman. It was reported that about 2.30pm to 3pm on Sunday, January 22,…
Foord stands for The Greens in Swansea electorate
The Greens have announced Heather Foord as their candidate for the Swansea electorate in the NSW election on March 25. A Lake Macquarie local, Foord describes herself as being passionate…