9 August 2023

Coal-ash free dams by 2030?

If you live in top-end suburbs of the Central Coast, north of Wyong, take a deep breath – but not too deep if you live near a coal ash dumpsite, because the air pollution from coal ash dust can be dangerous.

9 August 2023

Stay safe in the surf with new emergency beacons

Locals and holiday makers at a number of popular beach locations on the Central Coast will be able to swim a little safer with new lifesaving technology now installed at The Entrance Channel, Budgewoi and Pearl Beach.

9 August 2023

Community input for new Palliative Care Unit at Wyong Hospital

The Central Coast community is invited to contribute to the design of a new 12-bed Palliative Care Unit at Wyong Hospital, which will support people with a life limiting illness, their carers and families.

9 August 2023

Pick-your-own farms exempt from 100 visitor cap

The Minns Government will amend the agritourism policy to make sure pick-your-own-fruit farm operations are allowed to operate with more than 100 visitors at a time without the need for planning approval, which will benefit many of the small ‘pick your own’ farms in the Central Coast hinterlands and rural valley areas.

9 August 2023

Local sporting champions acknowledged

Several young sports people on the Central Coast have received up to $750 to help cover the costs involved with competing at state, national, or international sporting events.

9 August 2023

Be prepared for flooding risks

Central Coast Council has developed online flood risk tools and updated flood and emergency planning information to help the local community understand their own flood risk and be adequately prepared to respond.

9 August 2023

Battery safety to prevent fires

The NSW Minns Government is urging households to use, store and dispose of batteries safely to combat the surge in house, garbage truck and waste facility fires.

2 August 2023

Celebrating twenty years of bringing you the news

Time flies when you’re having fun, an idiom that was first recorded about 1800, or when you’re engaged in an activity that you enjoy doing. And the Grapevine has enjoyed bringing you the news that matters.

2 August 2023

Shark meshing – a key threatening process

Just off the New South Wales’ coastline, marine life silently suffer in the grips of shark nets. Yet scientific research tells us that shark nets are ineffective at reducing the risks of shark bites. Despite this, indiscriminate shark nets remain in the water and harm countless marine animals, including turtles, rays, and dolphins.

2 August 2023

The coal ash Grim Reaper

For more than five decades the operators of the former Lake Munmorah power station and now Vales Point and Eraring power stations have accumulated  well over one million tonnes of the toxic substance fly ash, which has been further contaminated by the illegal dumping of asbestos and other unknown substances, according to a 2021 EPA Clean-Up Notice.

2 August 2023

Historical boasted needs to be salvaged

The Empire Bay Boat Shed is a vital element of the Central Coast’s marine heritage as a symbol of the long history of boat building on the Central Coast. It is in disrepair and needs to be salvaged - it is part of the Coast’s history.

2 August 2023

Better support for young people

Young people on the Central Coast and surrounding areas will have better access to wraparound mental health and wellbeing services, with an upgraded Headspace centre officially opening at Lake Haven last week.

2 August 2023

Coasties urged to register as organ donors

The Central Coast community is being reminded about the importance of registering to become an organ donor.

2 August 2023

Ourimbah wins back land for community purpose

The local community are thrilled to have a 1050 square metre parcel of land at 1A Jaques St Ourimbah returned to them for future community use.

2 August 2023

Our natural world expo

A celebration to highlight the environment's importance through art and related activities.

2 August 2023

Repairing a relic of our convict past

Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Environment and Water, has announced $88,000 in funding for the conservation of retaining walls at Devines Hill, on the Old Great North Road.

2 August 2023

Energy Bill relief for Coasties

Energy bill relief is on its way to eligible Central Coast households and small businesses from 31 July 2023 under Labor’s Energy Bill Relief Fund.

2 August 2023

Be a part of the 2024 Harvest Festival program!

Don’t miss out – it’s time to express your interest to be an event hub for the 2024 Harvest Festival - one of the largest and most successful events on the Central Coast!

2 August 2023

Local businesses time to get your sparkle on!

Coastal Twist Festival invites local businesses back again for the annual Window display competition.  Join the fun of this year’s Festival, show your customers and the community your business supports inclusion and a happier, healthier more welcoming Central Coast by decking your shopfront windows with your very best rainbow and sparkles.