Category: Central Coast News
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GOSFORD BY-ELECTION RACE CONTINUES
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has today confirmed it won’t be taking a tilt at the up-and-coming Gosford state by-election, as the party isn’t registered in New South Wales. Meanwhile mother of three Jilly Pilon is seeking pre-selection for the Liberal party. In 2015, her son Banjo lost his life in a skateboarding accident at Wamberal.…
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2000 PILLS AND OVER $20,000 SEIZED ON THE CENTRAL COAST
Two men have been charged with drug supply offences as part of Strike Force Dunwarin on the Central Coast. Following investigations, police arrested a 28-year-old man at Jilliby and a 26-year-old man at Doyalson, about 8.45am last Friday. Police allege the 28-year-old man was in possession of 2000 pills, believed to be MDMA. The 26-year-old…
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SAN REMO’S NEW EXTREME SPORTS PARK DEEMED A HIT
San Remo’s new BMX track was today officially unveiled, much to the delight of local riders. The Extreme Sports Park features a variety of jumps and runs.
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MAN FRONTS COURT OVER $50,000 IN STOLEN COPPER WIRE
A man has appeared in court following a break and enter on the Central Coast. Police were patrolling Woongarrah near Wyong last night, when they approached a man in a silver Holden Commodore. A search of the vehicle allegedly turned up 30kgs of copper wiring. Police allege the wire was stolen during a break and…
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MEMORIAL FOR ELUSIVE THE DOLPHIN
A dolphin that made its home in Brisbane Water now has its own permanent memorial at Woy Woy Public Wharf Nicknamed ‘Elusive’, the marine mammal was popular among locals, but sadly died in 2015. More than $2,000 was donated by the community for the memorial.
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MINI-CYCLONE LEAVES TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION
A family has lost their home after what’s been described as a mini-cyclone tore through the Central Coast. The SES have responded to more than a hundred calls for assistance but the worst could be yet to come.
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STARS SHINE ON CENTRAL COAST
A program helping young disadvantaged people on the Central Coast needs a helping hand itself. With a growing number of youth reaching out, its resources have been stretched to the limit.
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SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH CLAIMS A LIFE NEAR MANDALONG
A man in his 30’s was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the Central Coast yesterday. A passing motorist noticed a Toyota Hilux had left the road and rolled along Mandalong Road in Mandalong at 6pm yesterday. Emergency services attended – it’s believed the 38-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle when it rolled.
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ONE KILLED AND ANOTHER AIRLIFTED AFTER M1 COLISSION
A woman has died and a man has been trapped in his vehicle for more than an hour after a two-vehicle crash on the M1 near Ourimbah this morning. Just before 4:30, a car was seen travelling north on the M1, when it collided with another vehicle, which was heading south. The female driver in…
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MASSIVE HUNTSMAN HANDED TO AUSTRALIAN REPTILE PARK
If you’re afraid of spiders, then this is sure to make your skin crawl. Meet Behemoth, the massive huntsman that’s sending shivers up the spines of keepers at the Australian Reptile Park. The giant arachnid was handed in this morning by a member of the public. Spanning an impressive 16-centimetres, Bohemoth is the biggest huntsman…