Central Coast News

On the Central Coast, generosity was the common thread among the 19 local identities honoured as part of the Queen’s Birthday celebrations. The Marine Discovery Centre’s John Asquith has been recognised for 50 years of dedicated service to the environment. Other recipients include: Jack Anastas – OAM – recognised for service to the welfare of veterans and to the community Morry Breen – OAM – recognised for service to the game of rugby league and to industrial relations James Castley – OAM – recognised for service to the community through a range of roles Julie Dolan – OAM – recognised for significant service to football, including her pioneering role as a former captain of the Matildas Margaret Hardy – OAM – recognised for service to the arts through a range of roles Merril Jackson – OAM – recognised for service …

Volunteers from the Umina Surf Life Saving Club are riding on a high, after being named Central Coast Club of the Year. It caps off an outstanding surf season on our beaches, where more than 500 lives were saved.

A street in North Avoca resembled a river yesterday afternoon, as a water main ruptured due to heavy rain. The overflow occurred on Surf Rider Avenue just before 5pm, with council crews working through the night to repair the break. It’s the second water main break in the suburb in less than a month. Thankfully, no homes were damaged.

A Central Coast chef is about to head off on the trip of a lifetime, working in two of the world’s best restaurants. It comes after 24-year-old Toby Raley secured a prestigious Hunter culinary award last year.

A Rolls Royce has crashed into a house on the Central Coast. The accident happened as the driver was reversing down an embankment. The 72-year-old woman smashed into the Lake Haven home at around 2pm, she’s suffering spinal and pelvic injuries. (VISION ONLY)

The June long weekend is here, and it means the Harvest Festival is back on the Central Coast. Big numbers are again expected for the annual event – which is all about celebrating the region’s produce.

There’s been yet another rescue at Snapper Point yesterday afternoon. Volunteer Surf Lifesavers were called out to rescue a trapped caver who got caught out by the rising tide.

More than 16-million bottles and cans have been cashed in by people on the Central Coast in just six months. But now there’s a new depot in town with cutting edge recycling technology and will help you save time.

For years, Wamberal residents have watched their beach slowly disappear, under the weight of severe storms and coastal erosion. But there’s an end in sight – Central Coast Council has now put together a working group to map out a solution.

While the bookies seem to think this year is THE year for the New South Wales Blues, a group of adorable dingo puppies at the Australian Reptile Park are predicting a maroon uprising. While the creatures are less than two months old and barely able to walk…their choice was clear. Clumsily knocking down the blue banner a few times, before eating from the Queensland bowl. (no audio)