It’s seal-y season on the coast
It's the start of the ‘Seal-ly season' on the Central Coast, says marine mammal specialist Ronny Ling. Mr Ling, of Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast, said winter doesn't highlight only the migration north of some whales; it also triggers some seals to head up the coast as well.
Final rejection of PEP 11 in Federal Court
Terry Collins. In a landmark decision on June 18, the Federal Court dismissed Asset Energy's application to overturn the Federal Government's rejection of the controversial PEP 11 application. Petroleum Exploration Permit (PEP) 11 has long been a point of controversy, as it sought to pursue offshore petroleum exploration over a large expanse of the eastern coastline including the Central Coast.
Unique youth program for those without direction
Co-founder and director of The Youth Regiment, Ryan Fox said the organisation was presently preparing the next Fortified Futures program, a fully immersive nine-day youth development experience designed to act as a circuit breaker for young people and families who feel they are running out of options.
Call to action over sad state of war memorial
The heartbreaking story of one family losing three sons in WW1 and WW2 prompted family history and military buff Joe Laws to join the call for the 103-year-old Erina District War Memorial to be restored and better maintained. After researching his family's history, Mr Laws came across the sad story of the Weiss brothers – Frederick, Erle and Harry – who all lost their lives in service for their country.
Festival of Rugby showcases community sport
Round 7 of the Central Coast Rugby Union season delivered one of the most memorable weekends in recent memory, with the inaugural Festival of Rugby taking centre stage at Tuggerah Sports Complex on May 30. Despite wet weather causing widespread sporting disruptions across the region, CCRU stood alone as the only major sporting competition on the Central Coast to complete its full schedule.
Eric’s a winner as Carp to Croc wraps up
The Australian Reptile Park's crocodiles and alligators were the big winners as Central Coast Council's 2026 Carp to Croc fishing event wrapped up recently. The community came together to help tackle one of Australia's most damaging invasive species.
