Citizen science at work in Mannering Park
A citizen science day to investigate the impacts of power stations thermal pollution on seagrass in Lake Macquarie will be held at Mannering Park on Saturday, August 6. This is…
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ORRCA census assesses whale population
Soap is the best hand cleaner, student experiment finds
Students at Woy Woy Public School have conducted a hand-cleaning experiment which shows that “soap was the best cleaner”. Science teacher Mr David Owens said the students carried out a…
Free Tuggerah Lakes video available
A video detailing the science of Tuggerah Lakes has been developed by Central Coast Council’s Estuary Management Team. Viewers can take a close-up look at the workings of the complex…
Suburbs with the highest risk of job losses identified
A new report reveals which northern suburbs of the Central Coast are at the highest risk of job losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. The updated Employment Vulnerability Index (EVI)…
Independent air quality monitor to be installed
[Lake Macquarie] After a decade of lobbying and community campaigning, an independently operated air quality monitor will be installed in the local area. Lake Macquarie MP, Greg Piper, said he…
University faculties respond to calls for medical supplies
Lisarow-based company, Guru Labels, has partnered with the University of Newcastle in a major operation to supply hundreds of critically needed face shields to medical workers on the front line…
Time to rebuild
Areas of the Central Coast are already starting to regenerate, with the Gospers Mountain and Three Mile fires now being reported as being under control by the RFS. A fire…
Students visit science circus
Pretty Beach Public School visited the Questacon Science Circus during its recent stop on the Central Coast. Principal Ms Karren Wardlaw said the Questacon presenters were kind enough to hold…
Vandals attack Little Tern colony
The Little Tern colony at North Entrance’s Karagi Reserve has suffered a devastating blow after several nests and eggs were destroyed during a raid over the weekend. The Little Tern…
Pelican researcher conviction overturned
Local pelican researcher Ms Wendy Gillespie has had an assault conviction overturned on appeal in Gosford District Court. Ms Gillespie was convicted in Wyong Local Court on June 11, when…
Government report confirms Terrigal Beach water pollution
A report commissioned by the NSW Government has confirmed what locals have been saying for months, that human sewage regularly spills from stormwater drains onto Terrigal Beach. The Microbial Source…
Science fair displays cover range of topics
Over 70 budding scientists have taken part in Woy Woy Public Schools Science Fair. Principal Ona Buckley said students created a number of exciting and educational displays for the Science…