Category: Central Coast News
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POTENTIAL POLLIES PRIMED FOR POLLS
Two old political campaigners on the Central Coast could be about to make a comeback. Chris Holstein and Belinda Neal are circling, as would-be-candidates jockey for position ahead of the Gosford by-election.
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TEEN FACES STRING OF STEALING CHARGES
A 17-year-old male is facing a string of charges, accused of stealing a number of cars on the Central Coast. Police say they’ve been investigating the teenager since 2015. It’s claimed this Nissan Navara dumped on Wamberal Beach in November last year is just one of the four vehicles allegedly stolen. It took emergency services…
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DRUGS AND WEAPONS SEIZED DURING SEARCH
Police have allegedly seized prohibited weapons and steroids during the search of a home on the Central Coast. Officers raided the Moores Road property at Avoca Beach just after 11 o’clock yesterday morning. They allegedly found a machete with a throwing knife attached, as well as illegal steroids. A 30-year-old man was arrested at the…
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STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE IN NEED OF HELP
The Central Coast’s State Emergency Service is crying out for new recruits with just 20 active members in Wyong. With March and April often marred by dangerous weather events, the service say it’ll need extra volunteers on the ground.
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COOKING UP CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A new venture is opening doors for young Aboriginal people wanting to start a career in hospitality. A food van, at the Gosford Hospital redevelopment site, is helping provide training and employment opportunities locally. And it’s just the beginning. “our vision is to open a canteen franchise and then in that space we are looking…
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BY-ELECTION SPECULATION MOUNTS IN GOSFORD
The ink had barley dried on Kathy Smith’s resignation as State Member for Gosford when talk turned to the impending by-election. But with Gosford the most marginal seat in the state, the major parties aren’t giving too much away.
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WOMAN AVOIDS JAIL AFTER STEALING DYING NURSE’S HANDBAG
It was an unthinkable crime against a woman in her hour of need. As nurse Kay Shaylor lay dying on a Central Coast road, after an horrific car crash, she was robbed. Today, the mother who stole her handbag wiped away tears as she avoided jail – while her victim’s family showed extraordinary forgiveness.
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HORRIFIC SMASH LANDS THREE IN HOSPITAL
A horrific three car accident in Tumbi Umbi late yesterday has seen two young children and a 30 year old man airlifted to Westmead. All three remain in hospital tonight the 30 year old in a serious condition.
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KATHY SMITH QUITS
Gosford MP Kathy Smith certainly isn’t afraid to fight for her region. But sadly she now faces a battle of a different kind. After being diagnosed with cancer the Labor MP has resigned to focus on her treatment.
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FIVE INJURED IN TUMBI UMBI COLLISION
Five people, including two children, were injured in a car crash on the Central Coast. Emergency services were called to Eastern Road at Tumbi Umbi just after 5pm yesterday, after three cars had collided. The driver of a Holden Commodore – a 30-year-old man – was taken to Westmead Hospital where he remains in a…