Central Coast NSW reporting

Breaking news for the street you know.

Stewart & Simpson Herald tracks council decisions, road changes, public safety notices, business moves, and community stories across Gosford, Wyong, Woy Woy, Terrigal, and nearby suburbs.

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A single news desk for decisions and incidents that affect Central Coast residents.

Gosford to The Entrance
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Breaking News Across the Central Coast

Verified local reporting sits in one place, with the newest updates at the top. Select a desk to narrow the feed.

Central Coast planning decision brings a new review phase for the Gosford town centre

Our reporters are following the council discussion, the next public notice, and what the decision means for nearby businesses and residents.

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Town centre works move into the next scheduled stage

Access changes and the latest council timeline are set out for nearby traders.

Wyong commuters receive notice of platform access changes

Station users should check the revised signs before the morning peak.

Woy Woy traders prepare for a busier weekend precinct

Local operators share the street changes they want visitors to know.

Terrigal groups set dates for their autumn coastal clean-up

Residents can find meeting points and the organisers' latest briefing.

The Entrance road advisory remains in place near the foreshore

Drivers should allow extra time while crews assess the affected section.

Industrial precinct consultation opens for local submissions

The proposal includes traffic planning and changes to service access.

New community garden plans reach the neighbourhood committee

Residents are weighing water use, access, and the first planting dates.

Woy Woy Peninsula groups coordinate a shared events calendar

Clubs and community halls are adding their next public dates.

Older Central Coast current events are added after the newest desk updates are checked.

Public safety desk

Emergency & Public Safety Updates

Read the latest verified notices before you travel or make plans. Follow the linked authority guidance for urgent instructions.

High priority

Bushfire preparation message for western Central Coast areas

Residents near bushland should check local conditions, keep access clear, and follow current emergency service advice.

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18 min ago
Watch

Heavy rain may affect low-lying roads near Wyong Creek

Allow more time, avoid floodwater, and check the road authority notice before leaving.

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42 min ago
Traffic notice

Temporary lane changes reported on the route through Erina

Crews are working near the affected intersection. Expect slower traffic during the afternoon peak.

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1 hr ago
Roads, rail and major works

Transport & Infrastructure Updates

Gosford updates often begin with a road sign or a changed timetable. We connect the local detail to the project behind it.

Road resurfacing moves along the Gosford corridor

Night works are expected to change access near key intersections this week.

Wyong rail users advised to allow extra interchange time

Temporary platform arrangements are part of the current maintenance schedule.

Peninsula street project reaches its consultation stage

Residents can send local access concerns to the editorial desk for follow-up.

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Coverage board

Our transport notes follow the places residents use every day.

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