A trail of destruction has been left in Tumbi Umbi, after a driver allegedly crashed a car into a home overnight. It’s believed around 10:40 the driver lost control at a roundabout on the corner of Eastern and Tumbi Roads. A brick fence and external wall has been left with extensive damage…luckily no one was injured. A 58-year-old man has been charged with high-range drink driving. A court date is still to be set. (VISION ONLY)

Police are appealing for information about an accident that claimed the life of a male jetski rider on the Central Coast last week. The 51-year-old was found floating unconscious in the water at Chittaway Point on Tuggerah Lake, shortly after 2:30pm last Friday. He was rushed to shore and attempts were made to resuscitate him, but he could not be revivied. Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or with relevant information, to contact Crime Stoppers.

The state government’s Return and Earn machine at Lisarow is proving popular, with thousands making use of the reverse vending machine in it’s first few days of operation.

Dozens of Catholic school teachers on the Central Coast took part in today’s stopwork meeting, adding their voices to the call for a ‘no’ vote on the new enterprise agreement. They say it infringes on their rights at work.    

Staff and customers at a Central Coast gym dug deep, to pay for the cancer treatment of one of their own. The Budgewoi community has rallied around Kyle Heynes, and today cruised past its $10,000 target.

The world’s natural beauty is on display at the Ken Duncan Gallery with the world-renowned photographer showcasing 28 new images including some of our own local wonders. “For me, I love travelling and getting away to some of these spectacular places, but we have them here on the Central Coast.” A personal favourite of Duncan’s is this rare moment from the wild…capturing a polar bear and a sleigh dog mid play session. The photographs will be up until Christmas. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

For newlyweds, one of the most important decisions for the big day is saying yes – to a venue. Adding local options, a Central Coast wedding location has taken out a national building award for its use of sustainable timber.

The rail maintenance facility at Kangy Angy WILL go ahead, with confirmation today pre-construction works will start immediately. Residents have vowed not to give up their fight…enlisting the help of a special visitor.

A 50-year-old man has died following a tragic jetski accident on the Central Coast this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Chittaway Point, near Gosford just before three o’clock. It’s believed the man suffered critical head injuries in a fall from a jetski, and couldn’t be revived despite receiving immediate first aid at the scene. Witness have told NBN News they heard a woman screaming for help shortly before emergency services arrived. A report will be prepared for the Coroner. (VISION ONLY)

The male teachers at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College have taken Movember to the next level. Today they showed off their month-old moustaches and strutted their stuff on the catwalk for charity.

Central Coast Council could meet more than once a month in the near future. A proposal to make meetings fortnightly will be placed on public exhibition next week. Mayor Jane Smith says meetings are currently running into the early hours of the morning, due to the large number of agenda items. “I think it just makes sense to divide that workload in half so that we have shorter meetings…that will just make the decision making flow a lot more easily.” The council oversees a population of more than 335,000 people. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

Central Coast commuters got a shock this morning when the Prime Minister stepped off the train at Gosford Station. Malcolm Turnbull paid the region a visit, to spruik jobs and growth, and hear a local success story.