Tag: Central Coast NSW
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NEWCASTLE JETS CEO BARES ALL
The pandemic has given rise to many social initiatives with a focus on improving mental health and warding off the black dog. One such cause on the Central Coast is gaining a huge following, and NBN reporter Sarah El-Moselhi caught up with the founders Lawrie McKinna and Ziggy Gordon.
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LOCALS FLOCK TO COAST SHOPS FOR BOXING DAY SALES
Retail outlets across the Central Coast were flooded today, as shoppers looked to pick up a bargain. Queues of people lining up for the Boxing Day Sales, with some locals surprised at the mass turnout.
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CHRISTMAS FAIR ORGANISERS ECSTATIC WITH CROWD NUMBERS
In the first crowded gathering in the region since the start of the pandemic, the Central Coast Christmas Fair went ahead today with thousands turning up for the annual event. And with COVID-safe practices in place, the event was moved up to Mount Penang Parklands, to provide for enough space for social distancing.
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LATEST | PUSH FOR PREP CLASSES ON THE CENTRAL COAST
There’s growing interest in New South Wales schools to run prep classes, a stage before kindergarten to ease the transition into structured learning. The program is slowly gaining momentum on the Central Coast, with more parents recognising its importance.
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SURF BOAT SERIES ORGANISERS PUMPED, UNLIKE THE UMINA WAVES
Caves Beach have claimed victory in the Open Men’s round two of the Streets Surf Boat Series this morning, followed by Avoca Beach and Newcastle. And in the Open Women’s, Ocean Beach came in first.
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BLAST FROM THE PAST | CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF EX HMAS ADELAIDE
This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the commissioning of the former HMAS Adelaide Two. And whilst she now lies peacefully on the ocean floor off Terrigal, her old crewmen are making plans to board her once again.