Category: Central Coast News
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TEENAGER CHARGED OVER FATAL WAMBERAL CRASH
A teenager will face court tomorrow, charged over a car crash on the Central Coast last year, which claimed the life a 17-year-old boy. Emergency services were called to the crash on Willoughby Road at Wamberal on July 17, to find a car had smashed into a power pole. A 17-year-old passenger was treated by…
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Wyong’s Laneways will be bursting with love this February- as the town unites for a unique festival. Music, food and entertainment are some components of “Love Lanes”, which aims to re-ignite local passion for the area.
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DEBATE WAGES OVER WATER WOES
Debate about the future of the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine is heating up. Those leading the project were this week forced to provide the Department of Planning with evidence water security can be protected.
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SCOOTER SAFETY TOP PRIORITY
Service providers say more footpaths need to be built to prevent further tragedies involving mobility scooters on the Central Coast. It comes as police continue to investigate a fatal accident in Woy Woy yesterday.
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SCENIC HIGHWAY SAFETY UPGRADE UNDERWAY
A community push to improve the safety of the Scenic Highway is finally seeing some results. Trees will be cleared this week as part of a master plan for the area, which is set to be complete by May.
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TASSIE DEVIL BREEDING PROGRAM TO EXPAND
People power has prevailed in helping secure the future of the Tasmanian Devil. The community banding together to raise an incredible $375,000 to expand the current breeding program at the Barrington Tops.
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ELDERLY MAN KILLED BY A TRAIN ON THE CENTRAL COAST
An eye witness has described the horrifying moment an elderly man on a mobility scooter was killed by a train at a level crossing on the Central Coast this morning. It’s believed the man’s scooter somehow became caught on the crossing.
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CONCERNING DROWNING STATISTICS RELEASED
An increasing number of middle-aged men are drowning across the state. The latest figures released by Royal Life Saving show one in five boating or watercraft deaths occurred in the Hunter and Central Coast.
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MAN HIT AND KILLED BY TRAIN ON CENTRAL COAST
A man on a mobility scooter has died after being struck by a train at Woy Woy, on the Central Coast. New South Wales Transport confirmed the incident this morning, stating that the Central Coast to Newcastle line is partially closed in both directions between Gosford and Hornsby. Buses are being organised to operate a…
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CENTRAL COAST SLS RECEIVE A HELPING HAND
After a tragic start to 20-17 on our beaches, Surf Life Saving Central Coast has received a welcome boost. Today, the volunteer organisation unveiled a new rescue water craft, bringing their fleet to seven.