Central Coast News

A frightening sight on the Central Coast last night, as two men were forced to jump overboard after their boat caught fire.  A recovery mission unfolded at Woy Woy’s Lions Park this afternoon with the remains of the boat pulled to shore.  Video: David Messenger and the Central Coast Express Advocate

Two men have had a lucky escape, after their boat burst into flames on the Central Coast.  Around 6pm last night, emergency services were called to the scene near Lions Park at Woy Woy, following reports a vessel was well alight.  Fire crews were assisted by Central Coast Ferries to get closer to the 6-metre craft, which is expected to be salvaged later today.  It’s understood the boat was around 50-metres offshore.  Video: David Messenger

It might not come as a surprise to locals, but roadside litter has reached alarming levels on the Central Coast.  Council is looking to confront the problem head-on and make sure residents dispose of waste responsibly. 

A record number of koala joeys have been born into the Australian Reptile Park’s breeding program this year.  10 healthy baby koalas are settling in to park life.  It’s a target the Somersby sanctuary has been aiming towards for years, as they look to raise awareness of issues facing the vulnerable species. ( No audio)

The upgrade project on Tumbi Creek Road has received an additional cash boost of $1.75 million.  The money will go towards a new footpath, to improve pedestrian and cyclist access between the Gregory Street roundabout and the Wyong Road intersection.  The upgrade is expected to be finished by the end of the year. ( No audio)

It’s something most of us have done it at least once – seek medical advice on the internet.  A Central Coast GP is urging patients to be wary of online diagnosis, warning Dr Google has no qualifications but instead, plenty of side effects. 

The price of affording property on the Central Coast is becoming harder for local buyers, with cashed up Sydney investors paying well above the local market value.  One Coast suburb is seeing three quarters of new buyers hailing from the harbour city. 

Police investigating the sexual assault of a man on the Central Coast have released an image of a vehicle, believed to be a similar make and model of a getaway car.  Around 1am on February 24, a 22-year-old man left a hotel on the Entrance Road, at The Entrance, and walked to a park on Marine Parade.  When there, the man was pushed to the ground by another man and sexually assaulted.  A 21-year-old woman came to his aid and a scuffle ensued.  The alleged offender fled the scene with another man in a silver Holden Commodore sedan.  Police are also wanting to speak with a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.  He’s described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, aged in his late 20s, between 175-178cms tall, with short black hair. 

Loneliness is an increasing problem on the Central Coast, with one local GP saying it has reached ‘epidemic proportions.’  Dr Ian Charlton says social isolation is hitting some communities so hard, that he’s calling on the government to appoint a Minister for Loneliness. 

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