Category: Central Coast News
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HARI HAS WORLD RECORD IN HIS SIGHTS
A Central Coast man is attempting to create history… And give a whole new meaning to pedal-power. Adam Hari has his sights set on breaking records in America with his specially-designed bicycle… that’s capable of reaching speeds faster than a car. If you would like to donate to help Adam achieve his dreams follow the…
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BLIND MAN ATTACKED AT CENTRAL COAST BUS STOP
A blind man has been the victim of a vicious and cowardly assault on the Central Coast, with the 62-year-old beaten and left lying in the pouring rain. The attack happened at a bus stop in Gosford, and only ended when a bystander intervened.
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FINANCE BUILDING GETS GO AHEAD
The Central Coast is well on it’s way to experiencing an employment boom…with a new finance building earmarked for Gosford the latest approval… today given the green light by the Joint Regional Planning Panel. The building will employ 300 people and promises to inject an additional $1.4-million directly into local retail businesses. It’ll be built…
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TEENAGER PLEADS GUILTY TO ASSAULTING BLIND MAN
A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty this morning to viciously attacking a blind man at a bus stop on the Central Coast. 62-year-old John Jenkins was pushed to the ground and kicked in the stomach, while waiting at a bus stop on Gosford’s main strip at around ten last night. He was taken to Gosford…
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POINT CLARE SPEED LIMIT ON CAMPAIGN AGENDA
Parents at Point Clare Public School say action needs to be taken to improve the safety of a potentially deadly road on it’s doorstep. With a by-election on the cards in the marginal seat of Gosford – the issue has turned political.
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DRAMATIC TURN FOR AVOCA THEATRE DEVELOPMENT
The debate over the future of the Avoca Beach Theatre has had its final curtain call. The Land and Environment Court yesterday ruled in favour of an expansion to the facility… following a long battle.
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TESCH GOES FOR GOLD IN GOSFORD
While a date for the Gosford State By-election is still yet to be confirmed, Labor is already on the front foot. Liesl Tesch hit the campaign trail today and the former paralympian is already going for gold- today on Tafe.
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POLICE INVESTIGATE AFTER PEDESTRIAN HIT
Police are investigating after a 34-year-old man was hit by a motorcyle on the Central Coast yesterday. The man was walking on Mackenzie Avenue at Woy Woy at about 2.30pm when he was struck by the bike heading west. The man was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Gosford District Hospital…
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COMMUNITY BACKLASH TO PENALTY RATES DECISION
A Central Coast business owner has slammed the Fair Work Commission’s decision to slash Sunday penalty rates. David Lambert says it will cost him thousands of dollars, but he won’t leave his employees out of pocket.
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MARINE RESCUE WARNS BOATIES TO SLOW DOWN AND REPORT IN
Boaties and sailors are being urged to be extra vigilant over the next few days with the rain causing poor visibility on the waterways. Meanwhile, technology at the Marine Rescue service on the Central Coast has been boosted with the station now running entirely on touch screen computers.