Category: Central Coast News
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197KM/H IN A 100 ZONE EQUALS A $2350 FINE
A motorcyclist has been fined $2350 after he was caught allegedly speeding almost 100km/h over the limit in the Upper Hunter. Police say the 35-year-old was allegedly recorded doing 197km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Golden Highway at Cassilis, just after 11am yesterday. The rider allegedly crossed an unbroken line to overtake another vehicle…
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RUNNING MILES TO REMEMBER A MATE
They’ve tackled their fair share of tough terrain, but today a running group from Terrigal faced its toughest journey yet. Earlier this week, they lost one of their own, and this morning the friends ran in his memory.
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GOOD FRIDAY CELEBRATED ON COAST
Meanwhile in Terrigal, the Christian calendar’s most important event was taken outside the four walls of the church and brought to the people. Hundreds followed as a cross was carried through the popular tourist spot, recreating the events which Christians believe took place on Good Friday. The spectacle certainly captured the attentions of holiday makers…
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SEAFOOD IN HOT DEMAND
It’s long been an Easter favourite – and today seafood was the hottest commodity on the Coast. But after North Queensland Cyclone Debbie decimated much of the industry, severe stock shortages caused a headache for fish mongers.
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GOOGLE SEACHING FOR NEW HQ
An ambitious proposal put forward by a local MP, has suggested the Central Coast become home to one of the world’s biggest online companies. Google is on the hunt for a new Australian headquarters, David Harris believes Warnervale could be just what it’s looking for.
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EMERGENCY STAFF IN CRISIS
They care for people in times of crisis, but too often emergency department staff are finding they’re the ones in danger. The latest – a violent incident at Wyong Hospital, in which a female worker was allegedly held a knife point… prompting renewed calls for better security.
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CHOCOLATE BUSINESS BOOMING ON CENTRAL COAST
With Easter now just days away, a Central Coast chocolate factory is working overtime to put the finishing touches on its handmade masterpieces. Today NBN got a special behind the scenes look at how the marvellous creations are made… and the art behind the magic.
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SEARCH ENDS IN TRAGEDY
The Central Coast running community is mourning the loss of one of its own. 49-year-old Michael Miles’ body was found not far from his Mardi home, after he was reported missing earlier this week.
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COAST SHELTER DEMANDS ANSWERS ON HOUSING AND URGES WOMEN TO SPEAK UP
The Central Coast is seeing an increase in the number of domestic violence cases being reported. But Coast Shelter says while the latest figures are alarming, it indicates that a key message is getting through.
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URGENT BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED FOR EASTER LONG WEEKEND
The Red Cross is urgently calling out for donors ahead of the Easter long weekend. Nation wide, 1000 people need to donate to prevent a shortage over the holiday period. The Gosford blood bank is currently short by 20 donations for specifically the Easter Monday. Certain blood banks around the state will open additional days…