Council Watch Watching Central Coast Council on behalf of fair-minded and reasonable people February 4, 2025 by Erina Heights and Kincumber were advised  on Tuesday evening to boil water prior to consumption Central Coast Council issued the original alert after 6pm on Tuesday Council said water testing has revealed that the water supply for those areas has potentially been compromised Council said the Boil Water Alert was a precautionary measure “Recent samples have detected the presence of E coli bacteria in the drinking water supply for the Terrigal Reservoir Supply System (Terrigal Erina Heights and Kincumber),” Council said “Further testing to validate the result is underway and as soon as more information is known “We anticipate an update by 3.30pm Wed 5 Feb,” Council said whilst further investigations are being undertaken the Boil Water Alert has been issued” “NSW Health has been alerted and we will continue to update the community on the situation,” council said # Water used for drinking or food preparation should be brought to a rolling boil (That means let it boil for a bit so its really boiling.) Council said kettles with automatic shut off switches can do this # Water should then be allowed to cool and stored in a clean container with a lid and refrigerated # Immune compromised people should be especially vigilant # Council said tap water is safe for bathing but there is a potential risk if water is swallowed during washing and bathing “Parents and carers could consider a sponge bath for children as an alternative,” Council said “It is important the community acts on the advice to keep boiling their water “We will continue to update the community on the situation,” Council said Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: , What sort of country are we living in that can’t provide clean and safe drinking water what water quality indicators were used and what levels were found April 25, 2025 By April 13, 2025 By March 23, 2025 By March 13, 2025 By December 11, 2024 By November 25, 2024 By November 7, 2024 By October 30, 2024 By October 1, 2024 By This page is run by journalist Merilyn Vale and is not associated with Council Copyright © 2025 · Merilyn Vale Thousands gather for sunset tribute to 19-year-old university student in Terrigal calling for action to address men’s violence against women Sunset was one of Audrey Griffin’s favourite times of day. On Thursday evening thousands of Central Coast residents wearing white gathered at Terrigal beach to honour the 19-year-old university student and talented sportswoman who was murdered on her way home from a night out in Gosford on 23 March I ask you to turn around and watch it together,” said her mother Friends and relatives scattered frangipanis on the beach and called on the community to honour Griffin by demanding government action to address the national crisis of violence against women “This kind of event is something where the community want to show the family they care about their loss,” said Sharon Walsh the chair of the Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee Griffin on a visit to Tokyo Photograph: Darci Tabone“And it’s also a way of saying to those who have the capacity to fund change that we want change “The bulk of violence against women obviously occurs in the home … however the tragic circumstances of this young woman remind us that women of many ages can’t really feel safe anywhere.” Walsh said voters this federal election would have to “go rummaging” to find anything political parties had to say about domestic violence and women’s safety But before this week the issue had barely rated a mention in the campaign Griffin is the 22nd woman killed due to violence this year Hours after Thursday’s vigil, it was reported that the man charged with her murder, 53-year-old Adrian Torrens, had been found dead in a cell at Sydney’s Silverwater correctional complex Police were not treating the death as suspicious Griffin’s murder was initially treated as nothing beyond a tragic accident The keen athlete had been on a night out with friends at Hotel Gosford before disappearing on her way home. New South Wales police said she was last seen on The Entrance Road in Erina at 3am on Sunday 23 March Her body was found partially submerged in Erina Creek just steps away from one of the coast’s busiest roads Forensic and postmortem examinations did not point to suspicious circumstances Iron Man competitor and beach lover was referred to the coroner almost four weeks after the body’s discovery Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter On Thursday last week police released a grainy CCTV image from outside the Elanora hotel in East Gosford. A man, described as having a dark complexion, medium build, wearing a red singlet and carrying a black backpack, was wanted to help with the coronial matter. “We are not implicating that this man was somehow involved in the incident,” Det Acting Insp Samantha Richards said in the appeal. “other sources” had come forward with enough information to elevate the case to a homicide investigation and police made a startling breakthrough: 53-year-old Torrens was arrested in Surry Hills and charged with Griffin’s murder as well as 11 unrelated domestic violence matters Police allege Torrens had a “physical altercation” with Griffin did not appear at a hearing in Downing Centre local court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody to appear on 20 June Beyond that, little has been made public. The Daily Telegraph reported that police evidence included time- and location-stamped Snapchat videos Griffin had shared with a friend the account of a nearby resident who had heard a woman screaming “for up to a minute” about 3am but dismissed the sound as that of a fox and a 2.43am ping from Torrens’ phone near to where the body was found The view across the creek from the memorialIt was further reported that Torrens’ DNA was linked to that taken from one of the victim’s fingers and that police documents stated she had scratches to her upper arms and a mark to the left side of her face The news reverberated around the sprawling Central Coast community but it did not come entirely as a surprise to some who had always questioned how Griffin – who was reportedly weeks away from joining the navy – really died “my gut and my head was telling me something different” Social media posts reflect the same sentiment “I can’t believe it wasn’t treated as suspicious from the start,” one Facebook user wrote Another asked how the police wrote “it off as misadventure so quickly” On Tuesday Supt Darryl Jobson said despite “no suspicious circumstances arising from the forensics and the postmortem” police had always had concerns about the “unsettling” case A favourite recipe pinned to a tree behind the memorial. Photograph: The Guardian“This is a matter that has not sat well with us from the very start,” he told reporters. “These are the types of cases where police want answers because families want answers.” One friend of Griffin’s, who asked for her name to be withheld, said the Central Coast had been alight with rumours about her friend’s last moments, including conflicting reports about when and by whom her body was found and how she had been dressed. Read more“We want to know the truth of what actually happened because no one seems to be talking,” the friend said “The police really need to make a statement about it They can at least clear up a lot of the rumours and help protect a young girl who lost her life at the hands of a man.” Behind the calls for more information was fear ‘Are we safe as a community?’ Because we don’t feel safe up here any more.” An online fundraiser coorganised by Kirby has so far raised $30,000 towards family travel and a funeral for the teenager who brought “endless laughter and joy to everyone” and was “the kindest soul to walk this earth” The Terrigal Trojans have defeated rivals Avoca Beach by 30 points in round three of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition. Officials are describing it as a “dominant display”, adding to their undefeated streak. The pledging war between the major parties continued this week, with the Liberal Party promising $112.5M for a major upgrade of Terrigal Dr if elected and Labor announcing there will be $115M in next week’s Federal budget for the project. An upgrade of the major roadway would see improved safety, reduced congestion and enhanced transport efficiency. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Bridget McKenzie were on the Central Coast on Friday, March 14, to make the announcement alongside Liberal candidate for Robertson Lucy Wicks. Dutton said the upgrade would be a game-changer for residents, commuters and businesses who have faced years of frustration due to delays and inaction under the Labor Government. “The Coalition will get on with the job of fixing Terrigal Dr to duplicate sections of the single-lane road and deliver critical intersection upgrades to ensure it is safer for all road users, while also supporting local businesses and economic growth,” he said. “We want to make sure the Central Coast has the quality roads and infrastructure that it needs to get ahead.” McKenzie said the Government had cancelled, cut and delayed more than $30B worth of infrastructure projects over the past three years, including putting a two-year freeze in their first budget on delivering local road projects funded by the former Coalition Government. Wicks said the investment was a direct response to concerns raised by the Robertson community. “I’ve spoken with countless local residents who are fed up with congestion and dangerous road conditions,” she said. The Coalition also pledged to deliver the stalled Central Coast Road Package, including the Ocean Beach Rd and Rawson Rd intersection upgrade at Woy Woy and work on Shelly Beach Rd at Empire Bay. But Labor Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said in her nine years as the region’s MP, Wicks had secured no funding for major road upgrades. “It’s taken a Federal Labor Government for the Central Coast to finally get the funding it deserves,” he said. Reid said the $130M upgrade to Avoca Drive through Kincumber was nearing the start of construction. “There are now a number of local roads that have been upgraded thanks to our $40M Central Coast Local Roads Package,” he said. “And the Ocean Beach Rd and Rawson Rd intersection upgrade in Woy Woy is progressing.” I travel on the new trains daily from Woy Woy to Central and vice versa. I love the new trains apart from (the fact) they are absolutely freezing. I bought… Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club in Springwood St, Ettalong Beach, and Everglades Country Club in Dunban Rd, Woy Woy, have both submitted revised plans to Central Coast Council for significant improvements… Humpty Dumpty Foundation has sprung into action to help Central Coast Local Health District provide seven breast pumps for its midwifery and Aboriginal health services. The Pumped For Life Mother’s… it’s no surprise that Terrigal is just as popular with Central Coast locals as it is with tourists But, thanks to a recent development at Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific your next trip is set to get a luxurious upgrade Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific launched its signature Pacific Club experience enabling guests to select from a range of premium ocean-view suites with deluxe benefits including valet parking and private local transfers to see everything the area has to offer it felt like the perfect time to put this to the test After starting off our stay by taking advantage of the included valet parking we walked into Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific and immediately felt a wave of indulgence and has well and truly made its mark on the foreshore we made ourselves at home in the new Pacific Suite It also has a beautiful bathroom with a freestanding bath and a private wraparound balcony providing views of both the pool and the ocean guests are offered priority dining reservations including at the fabulous restaurants inside and connected to the hotel itself If you’re looking to replicate this feeling of extravagance make a booking at the new Meribella restaurant and bar led by Michelin-star Head Chef Joshua Mason The restaurant itself is gorgeous and bathed in sunlight we were treated to their five-course tasting menu with matching wines Each meal and pairing were just as delicious as the last – especially the heirloom beetroot Meribella is also home to your daily cocktail hour if you’re keen for a drink or two before dinner head downstairs to Terrigal Beach House for a hearty seafood platter if you don’t want to leave the room at all with a full menu available to be delivered straight to your door location is also key to your stay at Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific with a host of things to do and see just a short walk or drive away I highly recommend going for a walk along the shoreline discovering a host of boutique stores and cafés or perhaps even paying a visit to the iconic Skillion for incredible views of the coastline take a short drive or organise a transfer to Firescreek Botanical Winery in Holgate for a chocolate and wine tasting this one comes with exquisite hand-made chocolates from Luka Chocolates and features wines that are true to their notes If you’re looking for a luxurious weekend getaway where you won’t have to lift a finger Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific makes for a perfect home base Visit https://terrigalpacific.crowneplaza.com to book The writer stayed as a guest of Crowne Plaza Cassidy Pearce is a news and entertainment journalist with The Western Weekender A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney she has previously worked with Good Morning Macarthur and joined the Weekender in 2022 For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. 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Read more and follow our Facebook page  Performing Arts Centre of the Year in 2022 The visual arts culture of the Central Coast Central Coast Council is upgrading lighting at the Wilson Road multi-storey car park in Terrigal from Monday 3 February 2025 with an anticipated completion date of May 2025 This project aims to ensure the car park lighting meets Australian standards for pedestrian and motorist safety Council is committed to enhancing public safety within the car park and surrounding areas by replacing these lights The works will take place between 7am and 4pm While some areas within and around the car park may experience temporary closures during this period the project has been carefully planned to minimise disruption There will be no impact to parking over weekends and minimal impact midweek by working on small sections at a time.  To balance safety with the impact on neighbouring residents Council has opted for energy-efficient LED lighting This provides more direct light and reduces light spill into surrounding areas the upgraded lighting will not only improve safety within the car park but also contribute to a safer and more welcoming community the immediate road area outside the residents' parking garage will be partially closed on 30 April 2025 from 7am to 4pm This portion of the project involves replacing the existing light posts and upgrading the LED lighting over the pedestrian crossing and footpath at the entrance to the car park Access and egress to the residents' parking garage will be maintained throughout the day under a specially designed and approved Traffic Management Plan The plan will include designated detours and on-site staff to ensure minimal impact on residents and to maintain access for emergency services If the car park lighting returns to full functioning order Council has considered how new lighting will impact nearby residents and made the decision to use LED lights which means that the light is focused on the intended area and not wasted This will ensure the car park is safe while also reducing unnecessary light pollution in surrounding areas Council will investigate the possibility of dimming the lights when inactive What impact will the upgrade works have on the community Some areas within and around the car park will be temporarily closed during this period but the project has been carefully planned to minimise disruption over the busy summer months Who can I call if I see antisocial behaviour Council is not the appropriate regulatory authority to manage anti-social behaviour and is therefore unable to help with this matter. Anti-social behaviour should be referred to the appropriate authority, which is NSW Police. More details are available at https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/safety_and_prevention What is Council doing about anti-social behaviour or illegal activity at Wilson Road Carpark Terrigal Council takes reports of anti-social behaviour in the car park seriously and has implemented measures to address the issue These include automated rooftop closures after hours a full CCTV system linked to Gosford Police Station and multiple daily security patrols during high-risk times While security does not provide round-the-clock coverage illegal conduct must be reported directly to the police Council also collaborates with police for high-visibility patrols and files reports for incidents captured on CCTV law enforcement remains the responsibility of the police.  A former police officer has spoken out after his Central Coast home was targeted on New Year’s Day by three men The Terrigal resident now calling for the local police station to open 24 hours A new modern retail and residential development will grace the prominent entry corner of Kurrawyba Ave and Wilson Rd which has traditionally been considered the main Barnhill Rd entry to the Terrigal village The development application is currently being considered by Central Coast Council to demolish the old-fashioned building and build four storeys with five commercial premises at ground level and 10 residential units above The entire rooftop area will be communal open space with uninterrupted views towards the ocean and beach Basement parking will accommodate 19 car spaces with access only from Wilson Rd There will be lift access from the basement to all floors with the residential component being a mix of one The developer is asking Council to approve a variation in the maximum building height of 20.8m stipulated in the development control plan The proposal has a total 16m building height but parts of it stair access to the rooftop communal area and terrace parapet exceed the planning control The development application says that the variation approval is being sought on the basis that the encroachments are functional requirements of the building which cannot be reasonably accommodated within the prescribed building envelope Judging by the number of print ads in our local papers of late the Liberals seem to be outspending Labor three to one in the campaign to win the seat… Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club in Springwood St have both submitted revised plans to Central Coast Council for significant improvements… Humpty Dumpty Foundation has sprung into action to help Central Coast Local Health District provide seven breast pumps for its midwifery and Aboriginal health services More than 100 young people gathered at Banjo’s Skate Park in Terrigal today The event is a first for the Central Coast and is designed to encourage locals under the age of 18 to get involved in the local community Terrigal Beach has finally achieved a Good rating in the 2023/2024 State of the Beaches report The recently released report rated all Central Coast beaches as Good or Very Good – an improvement on the 2022/2023 report The annual report gives a grading for each designated swim site from Very Good to Poor and is an indicator of suitability for swimming It is linked to the statewide Beachwatch Program which monitors beaches and other swimming sites to ensure that they are safe for recreational swimming Water quality can sometimes be affected by microbes and other pollution especially after periods of heavy rainfall Pollution from stormwater and sewage overflows can cause higher levels of bacterial contamination that makes water quality unsuitable for swimming along with other variables such as rainfall is used in predictive models to forecast beach water quality on a daily basis This enables the community to be able to make an informed decision on whether to swim on any given day Central Coast Council monitors 32 recreational sites across the coast – 15 ocean beaches Council Director Environment and Planning Jamie Loader said the 2023/2024 ratings for the Coast’s beaches was pleasing “It is really a great result that Terrigal Beach has improved to Good after three years of a Poor rating,” he said “Council has done a significant amount of work in the Terrigal Catchment since 2019 including the relining and upgrading of over 32km of sewer pipes and smoke and dye testing to identify illegal connections Soldiers Beach and North Entrance have all been graded Very Good – an improvement for Lakes and Soldiers beaches from the previous year’s Good rating.” Broken Bay beaches were all graded as Good but the report noted that the water quality at these beaches was often impacted by Hawksbury River floodwater bringing with it contaminants and flood debris most estuary and lagoon sites were graded as Poor the exception being Woy Woy Baths which this year improved to a Good grading Loader said that while the estuary and lagoon site gradings were largely Poor most did show an improvement in the actual microbial assessment with some close to the Good rating “These results are indicative of the nature of estuary waterways which flush very slowly and are more susceptible to impacts of stormwater networks,” he said “Council is undertaking ongoing studies to determine the causes of these poorer results and remedial work when infrastructure failure is detected.” which has been graded poorly for a number of years “Given that it has been another relatively wet year this improving trend is extremely positive,” Loader said “Council is continuing to undertake investigations to understand the contributors to the poor results in this area.” Loader said a contributing issue with many sites is the ‘dog poo’ factor which has been detected through microbial source tracking “Recent DNA studies on microbial sources identified human canine and avian sources to microbial contamination highlighting that both Council and the community have a role in improving our estuarine water quality,” he said Actions for the community include picking up after dogs reducing sewer network blockages by only putting the three Ps – poo (toilet) paper and pee – down the toilet and keeping litter and other pollutants out of stormwater drains Mayor Lawrie McKinna said the report was a timely reminder that all swimming sites could be affected by stormwater pollution “The numerous beautiful beaches of the Central Coast are at the heart of what makes this region special and it is vital that we take care of these precious waterways,” he said “While our State of the Beaches report card for 2023/2024 saw significant improvement we will continue to roll out a number of measures designed to further improve water quality across the Coast.” To view the State of the Beaches report and check Beachwatch daily forecast for reliable information on water quality visit www.beachwatch.nsw.gov.au Avoid swimming at ocean beaches for 24 hours and at estuary sites for 72 hours following heavy rain Tammy Jackett from Wiseberry Peninsula Real Estate has been announced as the 2025 Terrigal Local Woman of the Year at an afternoon tea celebration hosted by Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch The Local Women of the Year Awards serve as an event to recognise and celebrate progressive thinkers social advocates and innovative role models in the community Jackett was nominated by Crouch for the award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community through her Christmas and Winter appeals for Mary Mac’s and long-term support of the McGrath Foundation “Every year I host my annual Women of the Year afternoon tea event to celebrate truly inspiring women from the Terrigal electorate,” Crouch said it was a real challenge to choose just one woman as our Local Woman of the Year as all the nominees have made outstanding contributions to our community I am delighted to be able to announce the amazing Tammy Jackett as this year’s Terrigal Local Woman of the Year “Tammy and all of our nominees are exceptional role models in our community dedicating their efforts to make the Central Coast a better place for everyone.” Eight women from various community organisations and clubs were nominated this year including: Jan Steele from the Empire Bay Progress Association; Judith Wallace from Central Coast Kids Day Out and Chertseydale Cottage; Jackie Sproll from the North Avoca Surf Lifesaving Club; Hayley Langwith from The Joy Project Choir; Mandy Eyles from the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club; Cheryl Wallace from the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club; and Sharon Tull from the North Avoca Surf Life Saving Club Jackett will join Crouch at the 2025 NSW Women of the Year awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on March 6 I travel on the new trains daily from Woy Woy to Central and vice versa I love the new trains apart from (the fact) they are absolutely freezing Volunteers from Marine Rescue Terrigal have safely returned two boaters to shore after their open runabout suffered engine failure leaving them stranded three nautical miles off the Entrance near Tuggerah Reef today The men on board the disabled vessel contacted radio operators at Marine Rescue Central Coast just before 10:30am Volunteers at Marine Rescue Terrigal were tasked for the mission and deployed on board Terrigal 30 for the eight nautical mile (15km) trip up the coast Marine Rescue Terrigal Deputy Unit Commander Paul Barrie said conditions were favourable offshore “The disabled vessel was located anchored approximately 200 metres off Tuggerah Reef which was breaking when Terrigal 30 arrived “It was wonderful that both men were wearing lifejackets “A tow line was secured to the disabled before the eight nautical mile tow back to Terrigal Haven where the men were safely returned to land “We encourage boaters to always wear a lifejacket and to Log On with Marine Rescue NSW either via the free Marine Rescue NSW app or VHF channel 16 so our dedicated volunteers can keep watch for their safe return,” Deputy Unit Commander Barrie said One of the largest real-time multi-agency search and rescue exercises (SAREX) to ever be held on the NSW coast has been labelled a success by Marine Rescue NSW A volunteer crew from Marine Rescue Newcastle navigated darkness and a fast-flowing run-out tide overnight to rescue a stranded sailor four nautical miles (7.4 km) south of Nobbys Head Forgot your password? Detectives are appealing for information following an assault at Terrigal last month Emergency services were called to Terrigal Esplanade at about 2.05am on Saturday January 25 following reports of an assault police were told a 61-year-old man had been assaulted by another man who was believed to have been with a group He was taken to Gosford Hospital for the treatment of facial injuries Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District commenced inquiries into the incident detectives have released CCTV images of a group of men they believe might be able to assist is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 The battle for better roads is heating up on the Central Coast….with road and infrastructure upgrades shaping up as major election issues Both the Labor and Liberal parties have committed more than $100 million towards one of the regions busiest roads A multi-agency investigation is underway on the Central Coast after a suspicious blaze tore through a popular nightclub at Terrigal Fire crews from across the region were called in to tackle the flames which at one stage threatened neighbouring businesses Police are seeking information and dashcam footage following an alleged assault in Terrigal on February 22 Officers say a 24-year-old man was walking on Maralinga Road at around 9:30pm when he was approached by a group of males It’s alleged the group then assaulted the man – leaving him with serious facial injuries – before stealing his watch and shoes Investigations into the incident are ongoing The Terrigal-Wamberal Sharks are gearing up for the 2025 Central Coast Rugby League season with a mix of new and familiar faces in the first grade men’s line-up A new head coach is onboard in Aaron Groom – who’s eager to shake things up Volunteers from Marine Rescue Terrigal have retrieved six paddlers from waters off Spoon Bay on the state’s Central Coast after their outrigger began filling with water and capsized this morning Marine Rescue Terrigal Deputy Unit Commander Darren Wright said volunteers at the unit were notified just before 8am this morning when a member of the Taragal Outrigger Club informed Marine Rescue NSW volunteers of concerns about an overdue outrigger crew “We were told their location could possibly be north of Terrigal Haven “Marine Rescue NSW vessel Terrigal 30 was immediately tasked and deployed for the search and rescue mission in lumpy and windy conditions,” he said The rapid response by Marine Rescue Terrigal led to the paddlers being located within 10 minutes of Terrigal 30 departing base “The paddlers who were all wearing lifejackets were approximately 300 metres off Spoon Bay and when we arrived their outrigger was filled with water soon after it capsized,” Deputy Unit Commander Wright said “The Terrigal 30 crew retrieved all six paddlers and took them on the board the Marine Rescue NSW vessel for assessment “We provided them with space blankets and three of the paddlers were showing signs of hypothermia “We called NSW Ambulance to meet us at Terrigal Haven “The six paddlers were safely returned to shore and assessed by paramedics,” Deputy Unit Commander Wright said A new hand railing has been installed at Terrigal Haven to help people who require additional assistance to access the area Central Coast Councillor Jared Wright has been working with Council staff and the community over the past few months to provide greater access to local beaches for those with added mobility requirements He said locals had expressed their concerns to him about Terrigal Haven and that it was difficult to access for those using a walking aid or wheelchair “Part of why we live where we do is because we have access to such beautiful beaches and waterways and I believe it is important that everyone can enjoy them,” he said “This project is a great example of how members of the community can work with Councillors to achieve outcomes that really make a difference in people’s lives.” Wright said he had already received positive feedback from local residents about the new hand railing which connected the carpark at Terrigal Haven to the boat ramp near the Terrigal boardwalk and to the beach I have had people within the community reach out who were excited about the increased accessibility as previously they didn’t feel confident entering the water down at Terrigal Haven “This is a positive outcome and I look forward to seeing many local residents using it in the future “I will continue working with Council staff and the broader community to see what more we can do to provide greater accessibility at other local beaches and along our waterways,” Wright said Officers from the Mounted Police and Regional Youth Support Service (RYSS) attended Terrigal on Sunday as part of a high-visibility presence around the area The purpose of the visit was to engage with the community in public places in response to a perception of a rise in youth crime in the area Acting Inspector Nick Baker from Brisbane Water Police District said police conducted proactive patrols and operations in the Terrigal area with local officers working closely with community leaders “We want everyone in our community to feel safe and our officers are doing everything they can to catch those responsible but we need everyone to play their part by securing homes and vehicles,” Baker said “While the NSW Police Force will continue to work to empower youth to make the right decisions societal effort to instil a sense of belonging and purpose to enable at-risk young individuals to reach their full potential “This could mean encouraging kids into activities such as work police continued to see property theft that is largely opportunistic and could often be prevented by residents putting personal safety routines into practice “We need residents to report any suspicious activity to local police or the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 call Triple Zero (000) immediately,” he said It took more than 40 firefighters and 10 fire trucks to extinguish a major blaze at Terrigal in the early hours of Thursday Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a building in Kurrawyba Avenue just after 4.30am They found the two-storey building well alight and an adjacent property under threat Firefighters attacked the blaze on all sides before containing and extinguishing the fire in approximately one hour Crews spent a further few hours mopping up ensuring all hot spots were extinguished and ventilating the building There were no evacuations and no reported injuries Investigations are now underway as to the cause of the fire The 2023-2024 State of the Beaches Report has rated 100% of Central Coast beaches as Good or Very Good – a improvement on the 2022-2023 Report Significantly Terrigal Beach has improved to Good after three years of a Poor rating which is a great result.The annual report gives a grading for each designated swim site from Very Good to Poor and is an indicator of suitability for swimming   The report is linked to the Beachwatch Program a NSW wide program aimed at monitoring beaches and other swimming sites to ensure that they are safe for recreational swimming and when they are not it provides a vehicle for warning the community of this. Water quality can sometimes be affected by microbes and other pollution Pollution from stormwater and sewage overflows can cause higher levels of bacterial contamination that makes water quality unsuitable for swimming.Beachwatch data This enables the community to be able to make an informed decision on whether to swim on any given day.Central Coast Council monitors 32 recreational sites across the coast - 15 Ocean Beaches four coastal lagoons and 10 estuary sites.The 2023-2024 ratings for the Coast’s beaches is very pleasing – in particular for Terrigal Beach which has improved its rating to Good after three years of a Poor rating.Council has done a significant amount of work in the Terrigal Catchment since 2019 including the relining and upgrading of over 32 km of sewer pipes and smoke and dye testing to identify illegal connections.Lakes Beach Soldiers Beach and North Entrance have all been graded Very Good - an improvement for Lakes and Soldiers beaches from the previous year’s Good rating.Broken Bay beaches have all been graded as Good however the report noted that the water quality at these beaches was often impacted by Hawksbury River flood water bringing with it contaminants and flood debris. Like previous years most estuary and lagoon sites were graded as poor  While the estuary and lagoon site gradings were largely poor  The results are indicative of the nature of estuary waterways which flush very slowly and are more susceptible to impacts of stormwater networks  Council is undertaking ongoing studies to determine the causes of these poorer results and remedial work when infrastructure failure is detected.Canton Beach Baths which has been graded poorly for a number of years   It is noted that given it has been another relatively wet year the improved trend is extremely positive.  Central Coast resident Alison Heathcote has spent her mornings clearing Terrigal of cigarette butts and litter – amassing hundreds of kilometres and kilograms of rubbish She’s become a familiar face across the community and is encouraging others to do their bit for the environment Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from this week on multiple intersections on Terrigal Dr between The Entrance Rd and Ocean View Dr at Terrigal and will include removing and renewing existing line marking at intersections and traffic lights Work will be carried out at various locations from 6pm to 5am Sunday to Thursday and is expected to be completed over four weeks including a single lane closure and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists while the maintenance work is carried out There will be no impacts to freight or Over Size Over Mass vehicles Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW app Car king turned developer Tony Denny is enjoying a massive payday courtesy of some very savvy moves Developer Tony Denny has secured $8.5m for his penthouse in his Elysium The Central Coast penthouse was snapped up well ahead of its scheduled October 12 auction through Mat Steinwede and Jordan Bulmer of McGrath – Terrigal Their published official guidance had been $8m RELATED: Inside Albo’s new $4.3 million beach mansion This penthouse has sold for a Terrigal apartment record of $8.5m It comes with a private lift from its six-car garaging MORE: Donald Trump’s ‘starter mansion’ sold for $47m “Set against Terrigal’s sweeping coastline the Aria Penthouse presents a rare opportunity to own a residence defined by exceptional design and quality,” the listing for that home read this home is adorned with expansive windows and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces that frame breathtaking Pacific Ocean views creating a sanctuary of openness and tranquillity.” MORE: Fashion guru pounces on $24m sub-penthouse This Aria penthouse sold for the previous record of $7.8m Terrigal’s record had hit $6m earlier this year at 20 Terrigal Esplanade and With a $790m empire, the used car dealer turned developer Denny sits in 185th place on the most recent publication of The List – Australia’s Richest 250 compiled by journalist John Stensholt at The Australian He made his fortune with his Prague-based AAA Auto group of car dealerships around Eastern Europe most of which was sold to Polish private equity group Arbis Capital Partners for about $320m in 2014 There has been talk that he might be looking to swap the Terrigal pad for a Bondi one His off-market attempt to sell his Point Piper house for about $50m appears to have had overly ambitious hopes MORE: Nat Bas celebrates $2.9m post-divorce windfall third parties have written and supplied the 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. believed to be that of a boy missing in the water off North Avoca beach emergency services commenced a large-scale search operation following reports a 15-year-old teenage boy was missing in the water The search has involved officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District along with the assistance from the Marine Area Command Central Coast Council Lifeguards and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter About 12pm today (Friday 27 December 2024) emergency services were called to North Avoca beach following reports a body had been located in the water An operation is ongoing to recover the body Under the direction of Marine Area Command volunteers from Marine Rescue Terrigal aboard the vessel Terrigal 30 have been stood down for the day from the multi-agency search for a missing 15-year-old last seen in the water at North Avoca Beach yesterday afternoon.Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Courtney Greenslade said conditions “were good to fair as the easterly winds have picked up slightly above forecast since just before lunch.” “The crew on Terrigal 30 began the search at 9:00 am after spending several hours searching yesterday afternoon and were stood down for the day at 2:45pm “They conducted a parallel line search from North Avoca to The Skillion at Terrigal “The commitment displayed by our volunteers both on the water and in radio operations yesterday and today has been exceptional with our volunteers giving up their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to continue the search.“Our crews have returned to base and are awaiting further instructions from Marine Area Command,” Inspector Greenslade said Volunteers from Marine Rescue Terrigal will be back on water Christmas morning assisting the multi-agency search for a missing teenage boy off North Avoca Beach Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said a volunteer crew on board Terrigal 30 spent two-and-a-half hours searching waters off North Avoca Beach this afternoon before being stood down for the day at 7pm “Marine Rescue Terrigal volunteers will continue the search at 9am tomorrow morning (25 December) on board Terrigal 30 “Terrigal 30 will conduct search patterns in an area to be determined by NSW Police Marine Area Command,” Inspector Raymond said A volunteer crew from Marine Rescue Terrigal has been tasked to assist NSW Police Marine Area Command with a search for a missing 15-year-old boy off North Avoca Beach this afternoon (Tuesday 24 December) Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said a volunteer crew was assembled and rescue vessel Terrigal 30 was deployed just after 4:30pm “Terrigal 30 rendezvoused with a NSW Water Police vessel off The Skillion and is now conducting search patterns under the direction of NSW Police Marine Area Command “Conditions offshore are choppy with 2.5 metre to 3 metre swell,” Inspector Raymond said Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this article contains names of deceased persons Audrey headed home in the early hours of March 23 She did everything women are told to do to keep us safe police found Audrey's body partially submerged in Erina Creek on NSW's Central Coast She was allegedly killed by a stranger as she walked home Adrian Noel Torrens was charged with her murder after a four-week investigation Torrens was found dead in a cell at Western Sydney's Silverwater Correctional Complex after reportedly taking his life Kathleen Kirby with her daughter Audrey Griffin Speaking to A Current Affair on Monday Audrey's mother Kathleen Kirby recalled the harrowing moment her daughter's best friend discovered her body When Kathleen woke on March 23 and checked Audrey's location to ensure her daughter made it home okay she immediately knew something was terribly wrong "I'd woken up and I looked at the phone and I saw the location and straight away I was alarmed," she said who rushed to Audrey's last known location along Erina Creek "It's not right for a young girl to have to find her best friend in the water," Kathleen said Audrey was a bright athlete with her whole life ahead of her Audrey was out with friends on the night of March 22 and had left them at the Hotel Gosford about 2am on March 23 saying she was going to grab an Uber or taxi back to her dad's house Kathleen believes her daughter started walking after failing to get a ride home and decided to take the long way along the water in hopes of finding a car as she otherwise could've taken a shortcut through the heart of Gosford According to The Daily Telegraph police documents state Audrey's last known movements were near Punt Bridge in Erina She had sent two Snapchat videos to a friend who became concerned when Audrey didn't make it home or respond to messages It was then Kathleen called Audrey's friends and they made the devastating discovery police maintained her death wasn't suspicious doubling down that Audrey had likely died by misadventure she was strong," she told A Current Affair Not one person has walked up to me and said she drowned… No one believed it." Police would later admit the initial autopsy finding didn't sit right with them either Superintendent Darryl Jobson said a post-mortem examination of Audrey's body didn't initially suggest suspicious circumstances but "the seriousness of the matter" prompted police to keep digging "For a 19-year-old woman to meet her death in a creek it was very unsettling for us as investigators," he said "These are the types of cases where police want answers Kathleen is fighting for justice after losing her only child Jobson said police received "significant information which transferred this investigation to a homicide investigation." It led them to arrest and charge Torrens with murder According to the Daily Telegraph Torrens allegedly confessed to Audrey's murder in a phone call in the weeks after her death "I just f**king clicked and I have no reason for my actions," he reportedly said on the call and now they're looking for me," he is reported to have said Police say Torrens killed Audrey during a "physical altercation" According to The Daily Telegraph, police say Audrey tried to fight Torrens off after he followed her and scratched him in the process, resulting in his DNA ending up under her fingernails. They say Torrens struck Audrey and knocked her unconscious, causing her to drown, or held her underwater. The 53-year-old's matter was briefly mentioned in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday when bail was formally refused. Then on Thursday, Torrens died in custody. Audrey's alleged murder has shocked the community. Image: GoFundMe. Audrey was a student and a talented triathlete. She was just weeks away from starting her career in the navy. She had her whole life ahead of her. Her alleged murder has fuelled a wider conversation about violence against women. One question has cropped up again and again: why wasn't more done to prevent this? Torrens had a horrific history of domestic violence offences. According to A Current Affair, he was imprisoned in 2020 for 20 months but received parole after just four. Last May, another apprehended domestic violence order was imposed against him. Then in January, he was hit with a community corrections order, but managed to avoid jail. This month, he was charged with Audrey's murder along with 11 unrelated domestic violence charges. Hundreds gathered at a vigil for Audrey in Terrigal. Image: Supplied. Kathleen is demanding action, calling on political leaders to make a change. "Get on board, do something, make a change," she pleaded to Australian leaders on A Current Affair. "She's not another person that just gets brushed under the carpet." Audrey's community is ensuring that never happens. On Thursday, Terrigal Beach transformed into a sea of white, as family, loved ones and strangers gathered to remember the 19-year-old. A march led by What Were You Wearing, an Australian not-for-profit organisation fighting to end sexual violence, was held for the community on Sunday at Gosford Waterfront Park. It was sparked by calls from young people in the community, group events coordinator Brianna Harvey told AAP. View this post on Instagram A post shared by What Were You Wearing Australia (@whatwereyouwearing_) Brianna grew up in the Central Coast region "The community is so small that I feel like when something like this happens you almost feel like it happens to you," she told AAP ahead of the march She continued: "Showing up in solidarity with each other spurs hope into people "That what they're doing matters and it will actually create some sort of change." Acknowledgement was one of the first steps to achieving changes Audrey was the 22nd Australian woman killed this year according to Sherele Moody's Australian Femicide Watch She had plans to move to Melbourne this year to join the navy and play football That bright future has been taken from her having only recently completed the Ironman 70.3 New Zealand just weeks before her death — an incredible feat comprising a 1.9km swim She was a much-loved figure in the Central Coast community as a member of Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club and the Terrigal Sharks Rugby League Club and a former vice-captain of the Central Coast Sports College The college paid tribute to the 19-year-old as "remarkable young woman whose vibrant spirit and laughter will never be forgotten leaving behind a legacy of compassion and inspiration," it continued Audrey recently completed the Ironman 70.3 New Zealand Audrey also represented the Gosford Water Polo team with her former teammates paying tribute to her during its ladies division three the grand final last month "Audrey participated in a wide variety of sports and always bought a smile to those around her," the team said "This tragedy has affected the many people who were fortunate enough to know Audrey." loved ones remembered Audrey as a "radiant soul — full of light "She touched the hearts of all who knew her and her absence leaves an unfillable space in our lives," it read A GoFundMe set up described her as "the light in many of our lives" "There is no doubt she bought endless laughter and joy to everyone," it said "She was the kindest soul to walk this earth and will always be in our hearts." To support Audrey's family, visit the fundraiser here We will keep this post updated as more information comes to light This article was originally published on April 22 and has since been updated with new information Reduce the pressure on Central Coast emergency departments – that’s the goal of two Medicare Urgent Care Clinics at Lake Haven and Umina Beach A third facility has today been promised for Terrigal It’s been three years since Terrigal United Football Club won their last Premiership in the Central Coast competition But the first grade men are eager to break that dry spell in 2025 kick starting their pre-season training early Sign-up to the latest news from Better Homes and Gardens Disclaimer: By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use the idyllic coastal town of Terrigal has clear waters outstanding hospitality and a vibrant community – you’re invited to indulge lavish living areas and six-person marble dining table to the sweeping 180-degree glittering views and your own sun-drenched wraparound terrace with loungers Indulgence is key to any memorable mini-break so follow a refreshing dip in the hotel’s iconic outdoor pool with a revitalising treatment at the Endota Day Spa Bring your workout wear to dust off any cobwebs at the hotel’s state-of-the-art gym and sauna facilities For a blend of old-world charm with exceptional service in a prime ocean-view setting the new Meribella bar and restaurant is an absolute must-try Chef Joshua Mason’s tasting menu with matching wines is a culinary delight – the kind you’d expect to find in any of the world’s top hotels Head downstairs to the Terrigal Beach House There you can enjoy the signature cocktails and platters of dips bread and olives in the comfort of a private cabana – just metres from the breaking waves Follow the boardwalk to Terrigal Ocean Tours for a spot of whale watching or take a short drive into the hinterland and treat yourself to a unique wine and artisan chocolate tasting at Firescreek Botanical Winery You’ll be transported by boat to a family-owned oyster farm where you can immerse yourself in the art of oyster farming Learning to shuck your own oysters while enjoying prawns oysters and champagne on the water – heaven Owen Lynch is a design and lifestyle brand specialist with a Bachelor of Design from the University of Technology  Owen was also the expert lifestyle presenter on seasons 1 & 2 of Channel 9’s “Dream Homes Revealed” with Jennifer Hawkins for your chance to WIN $25,000 cash or curated gift set The Rich Lister and property developer has re-listed his luxury Terrigal penthouse – for almost double the guide price it had four years ago It was Tony Denny’s most luxurious listing to date – so much so that when he first put it on the market he couldn't bring himself to let it go High-end features include a Gohera limestone-tiled kitchen with Miele appliances The BRW Rich Lister and Central Real property developer listed the penthouse of his immensely popular Elysium complex in early 2020 the property had an auction bidding guide of $4.5 million to $4.9 million with the price guide now almost doubling to $8 million Developer and former car dealer Tony Denny is selling his Terrigal apartment Mr Denny described the penthouse as a “once in a lifetime” opportunity “It’s what you’d expect to see at Bondi or the Northern Beaches in a luxury penthouse but at a fraction of the cost of what you’d pay in Sydney,” he said "It is nothing short of spectacular.”  The architecturally designed north-facing penthouse on Terrigal Drive was originally two with the properties merged into one larger apartment that includes five bedrooms The property's key selling factor is its privacy Agent Mat Steinwede at McGrath Terrigal said it was "an exceptionally rare offering" for the Central Coast “You just won’t find an apartment of this size or location It has en suites in every room and a 200 square-metre terrace with sweeping water views from Terrigal Haven right around to Wamberal Beach and the lagoon It's also in the midst of Terrigal but just far enough away to be peaceful."  The living area is framed by floor-to-ceiling glass leading to a huge wraparound balcony while the master suite flows to a separate balcony and a sumptuous bathroom with ocean views from the bath High-end features include a Gohera limestone-tiled kitchen with Miele appliances and butler's pantry The sought-after Elysium complex has become "iconic" to the area thanks to its resort-style pool there's a child's beach area and a huge outdoor spa It's all set among beautiful gardens that are literally across the road from the beach."  which spread across six boutique buildings were snapped up in less than two weeks in 2017 The complex also comes with a strict Airbnb ban an ingredient that has proved popular with local downsizers keen to enjoy their own private sanctuary The property may set the Terrigal apartment sales record: Picture: realestate.com.au/buy the penthouse never became the Denny family's permanent home with Mr Denny and his wife Helena opting instead to reside in Hardy's Bay The property is set to smash the Terrigal apartment sales record set by another penthouse at 4/2 Barnhill Road Mr Steinwede said the property has so far attracted "reasonable interest" "We have motivated buyers and they're from all over Andy Robinson has taken out the Twitcher’s Trophy at the Central Coast Group Birding NSW awards The Twitcher’s Trophy goes to the birder who records the most species over the calendar year in the Central Coast Local /government Area.  The award was initiated more than 10 years ago to encourage more people to go birdwatching Robinson recorded a massive 293 species in 2024 breaking his own record of 284 sent in 2023 Robinson worked hard to achieve this total but the point of difference this year was the boat trips from Terrigal.  These trips involved Robinson going to the continental shelf about 50km off Terrigal.  Robinson and a bunch of hardy souls managed to see a number of very rare seabirds with 54 species of seabird observed off Terrigal The Alan Morris Trophy was won by Graham Nelson The trophy is awarded to the person who enters the most surveys into Birdlife Australia’s data base.  The award is named in honour of Alan Morris who is one the founding members of the Central Coast Group and is patron of Birding NSW.  Morris has entered more than 20,000 surveys.  The award was created to encourage birders to record their sightings to enhance the database.  This database is a very important conservation tool.  Graham Nelson recorded 483 surveys out of a total for the Central Coast of nearly 3,000.  A man aged in his 70s has died at a beach on the Central Coast earlier today emergency services were called to Terrigal Beach following reports a man had been pulled from the water unconscious “Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District NSW Ambulance and Surf Life Saving NSW responded CPR was performed on the man – believed to be aged in his 70s – however he couldn’t be revived,” Police said Information and Events for Seniors throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@australianseniorsnews.com.au Dozens of nurses and midwives from Gosford and Wyong hospitals rallied at Terrigal Haven today the crowd called for improved staffing ratios and increased pay Kelly Falconer from the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association says local hospitals were missing 48,000 hours of nursing care last year And that the association is “calling on better pay and improved conditions” David Harris told NBN News the state government has offered a 10 point 5 per cent pay rise over three years After three years of ‘Poor’ ratings Terrigal Beach has finally achieved a ‘Good’ rating in the 2023/2024 State of the Beaches report Central Coast Council monitors 32 recreational sites across the coast – 15 ocean beaches Jamie Loader said the 2023/2024 ratings for the Coast’s beaches was pleasing Soldiers Beach and North Entrance have all been graded Very Good – an improvement for Lakes and Soldiers beaches from the previous year’s Good rating.” Mr Loader said that while the estuary and lagoon site gradings were largely Poor “Council is undertaking ongoing studies to determine the causes of these poorer results and remedial work when infrastructure failure is detected.” Mr Loader said a contributing issue with many sites is the ‘dog poo’ factor To view the State of the Beaches report and check Beachwatch daily forecast for reliable information on water quality visit www.beachwatch.nsw.gov.au Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au