Category: Central Coast News
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GOSFORD BY-ELECTION HEATING UP AS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEMANDS ACTION
It may surprise those who have seen her campaigning over the past few weeks, but today Liesl Tesch officially launched her campaign. It comes as the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce called for parties to show their hands on two major issues.
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RAISING AWARENESS ON THE CENTRAL COAST
The Central Coast community banded together today, raising awareness and funds for two worthy causes. Would be soldiers supported Autism Australia, while riders hit the road for the annual Black Dog ride.
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19 CHARGES LAID IN TARGETED CENTRAL COAST POLICE OPERATION
A 19-year-old man will face court after police allegedly located 73 MDMA tablets during the search of a car at Erina, as part of a targeted police operation over the weekend. On Friday and Saturday, police attended licensed premises across the Central Coast, targeting venues where drug activity was suspected. As a result of the…
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ECSTASY ALLEGEDLY DISCOVERED ON A MAN TRAVELLING WITHOUT TRAIN TICKET
A man initially stopped for not having a valid train ticket will face court later this week, after allegedly being found in possession of more than 230 ecstasy tablets. Police first spoke to the 19-year-old at around 9:15 last night, on a southbound train at Wyong on the Central Coast. During a subsequent search, police…
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WARNING AS WATER RISES ACROSS COAST
Heavy rain in Ourimbah transformed Burns Road into a makeshift water park for these children today. Levels reached just under a metre in the low lying stretch of road, which is notorious for flooding. It wreaked havoc for local SES crews, with many drivers taking their chances. “there was a flood rescue at about 5…
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FASHIONISTAS FLOCK TO COAST
A group of talented designers are leading the charge, in the push to earn the Central Coast a place in the world of fashion. Tonight we take a sneak peak behind the scenes of the region’s first Fashion Week.
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DOCTORS UNDER PRESSURE
It’s no secret GP’s on the Peninsula are beyond capacity – but with one major practice set to close it’s doors in a matter of weeks the issue has now been raised with the federal government. A community roundtable today giving residents the chance to be heard.
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TESCH TALKS FISHING TO HELP SNAG VOTERS
Hoping to hook some more votes, Labor candidate for the state seat of Gosford took her campaign to Woy Woy Wharf today. Liesl Tesch calling on the government to re-think planned changes for the fishing industry that could see it cost more for fishermen to remain in the industry. “Regardless of whether this is an…
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41-YEAR-OLD TO FRONT COURT OVER ALLEGED ONLINE SEX CRIMES
A man on the Central Coast who believed he was talking online with a 14-year-old girl will appear in court today, to face a number of charges. Police from the Sex Crimes Squad began engaging with the man online last month. They allege the man made numerous sexually-explicit comments, including requests for child abuse material,…
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FRIENDS RIDE 4 RILEY
A tragic accident which left a 16 year-old boy paralysed has sent shockwaves through the Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College. And while students are still coming to terms with what happened, they’re determined to use their grief to help their friend.