Category: Central Coast News
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New ground covered on fight over Wamberal sea-wall
Plans to build a controversial seawall at Wamberal Beach are gaining momentum, following a Central Coast Council meeting overnight. But a local community group says they won’t be giving up their fight anytime soon.
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Coast Shelter celebrates 30 years
It’s been three decades since Coast Shelter opened its doors and the community is still showing its support. Locals have raised $26 thousand to help the aid service, at a time when they need it the most.
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Tune changes for Avoca Lifeguard tower
It’s been a controversial talking point among beach-goers – a new lifeguard tower, now standing tall on Avoca Beach. But, while some maintain the tower is somewhat of an eyesore… lifesavers, themselves, are thrilled with the installment.
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Speed camera warning signs to return from January 1
The Central Coast’s very own ‘Speed Camera Crusader’ is celebrating a win – with news Mobile Speed Camera warning signs will return from January 1. But, Beau Jackson says his work is still far from over.
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SES community liaison officers put to work over wet weekend
While the wet weather has mostly cleared on the Central Coast, emergency services are urging residents not to get complacent. In the middle of the clean up – the SES also helped the community better prepare for future flooding.
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Central Coast endures another deluge
The Central Coast has endured a night of relentless rain – and today that meant flooding in many parts of the region. At Wyong, there were six rescues, and several warnings are still in place, with residents told the danger period isn’t over yet.
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Investigations into Hunter Helicopter crash
The aviation community is reeling tonight, following news an experienced helicopter pilot has died in a tragic crash in the Hunter Valley. Tributes are flowing for 51-year-old Peter Wieland, who built an international aviation company based on the Central Coast. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has now deployed a team of investigators from Canberra –…
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Central Coast dams runneth over
Central Coast water storages have never been healthier, sitting at 100% and regularly spilling. Council is reassuring riverside communities there are measures in place to protect them, especially with more rain forecast.
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Nippers geared up for season start
The rashies are on and the warm-ups have begun for Nippers right across the Central Coast and Hunter. Surf Life Saving Clubs say it’s “the more the merrier” this season – with a focus on building confident, safe swimmers.
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Central Coast SES braces as state is warned of oncoming storm
The Central Coast is remaining vigiliant, as the state prepares for another deluge of wild weather. The State Emergency Service is urging the community to make the most of these last, few dry days – and prepare their properties in advance.