Category: Central Coast News
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Central Coast local working as a first responder trackside at Bathurst
Former motorsport racer Ross Forbes is back home on the Central Coast, after an adrenaline rushing weekend at the Bathurst 1000. The local business owner hitting the track in some of the worst conditions he has ever seen, but this time, he wasn’t vying for a trophy.
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Oyster farmers undertaking specialist training
They’ve weathered endless challenges in keeping a popular industry afloat, during the rain and pandemic. Now, Central Coast oyster farmers have received a leg-up – rebates and a specialised training session, helping to future-proof their farms.
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One Culture breaking barriers between sports and people living with disabilities
A Central Coast not for profit is looking to expand its services, to help more people with a disability get active. Launching a new specialised physio service, the organisation is now calling on the community for THEIR support.
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Bateau Bay man reunited with life-savers
A Bateau Bay man has been reunited with the paramedics who saved his life after he suffered a heart attack. He plans on returning the favour by sharing his story hoping it will spark a life saving conversation.
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Country Fair comes back bigger and better
The Mangrove Mountain and Districts County Fair has come back bigger and better than before, attracting crowds in the thousands. From the fair classics to the chicken races there was a little something for everyone.
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Munmorah Power Station named as the site of the Waratah Super Battery
A big step in the switch to green energy today – with confirmation the Waratah Super Battery will be built on the Central Coast. The project is designed to serve as a “shock absorber” for the electricity grid – providing reliable energy to consumers from Sydney to Newcastle, as more power stations close.
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Man found guilty over Central Coast murder
A gunman who terrorised a Central Coast neighbourhood two years ago, was today found guilty of murder. A Supreme Court jury rejected Bradley White’s claim he was mentally impaired when he opened fire… killing 20-year-old Byron Tonks.
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Mangrove Mountain and District Country Fair to return tomorrow
The Mangrove Moutain and District country fair is just one night away from making its triumphant return. Organisers say the event will be bigger and better than before, with hopes it will revitalise the community after a tough few years of natural disasters and the pandemic.
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540 Express bus services hit Central Coast roads
Commuters on the Central Coast have had their travel times cut in half this week with the introduction of two new express bus services. While the take up is slow going thus far, Red Bus believes that numbers will skyrocket as news spreads of the service.
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Emergency services come together for education simulation
Today doctors and nurses were out of Wyong Hospital and in the field for an emergency simulation day. The event bringing first responders across multi agencies together to finesse their skills.