Federal Court Dismisses Final PEP 11 Appeal, Halting Offshore Gas Exploration Plans
A final legal challenge over the controversial PEP 11 offshore gas exploration permit has been dismissed, bringing a lengthy battle over drilling propos...
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Six String Brewing Continues Trading Despite Administration as Central Coast Business Confidence Slumps
Erina-based craft brewery Six String Brewing remains open and operating after entering voluntary administration, as economic uncertainty places increasi...
Fresh Appeal Issued for Missing Hunter Woman Rita Collin
Police have renewed calls for public assistance as investigations continue into the disappearance of Rita Collin, who has not been seen for several months.
Victoria Marine Wind Warning - Saturday, 13 June
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Strong Wind Warning for Saturday 13 June for the following Victorian coastal waters: 🌊 Port Phillip 🌊 Western Port 🌊 West...
Central Coast Clubs Shine as Finalists in 2026 Clubs & Community Awards
Several Central Coast clubs have been named finalists in the prestigious 2026 Clubs & Community Awards, earning recognition for their significant contributions to local educatio...
Internal Police Dissent Revealed in Case Against NRL Star Tom Starling
New details reveal a NSW Police detective challenged the evidence used to charge Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling following a 2020 incident on the Central Coast, leading to...
Farmers take to the stage to escape pressures of rural life
Farmers and rural residents in New South Wales’ Central West are turning to amateur theatre and musical performance as a creative outlet from the pressures of agricultural life....
Title: Local SES crews on high alert as wet weather hits
SES crews on the New South Wales Central Coast are preparing for severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and dangerous surf, as a wet weather system moves across the...
Restrictions removed for Central Coast Council
The New South Wales Government has officially removed restrictions placed on Central Coast Council following years of financial instability and administrative intervention. Coun...
Four students taken to hospital after suspected drug overdose at Central Coast school
Four students were taken to hospital after a suspected drug overdose at Brisbane Water Secondary College on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to the school in Umina...
Man charged after allegedly threatening 14-year-old restaurant worker with knife
A 30-year-old man has been charged after allegedly threatening a 14-year-old worker during an attempted armed robbery at a Chinese restaurant in Long Jetty on Saturday night. Po...
Ausgrid trials its first electric prime mover at Somersby warehouse
Ausgrid has begun trialling its first-ever electric prime mover at its Somersby warehouse on the New South Wales Central Coast. The vehicle is being tested to assess its operati...
Four students taken to hospital after suspected drug overdose at Central Coast high school
with four transported to hospital in stable condition following a suspected drug-related incident Four students were taken to hospital as a precaution after a suspected drug ove...
CCTV released after masked men armed with gun and baseball bat storm Central Coast home
with the case linked to an investigation involving the Nomads Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. New South Wales Police Force has released CCTV footage as part of an investigation into a f...