Tag: central coast
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MARINE RESCUE WARNS BOATIES TO BE SAFE DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
The school holidays are underway and our friends on the water are reminding us all to stay safe when we head out in the boat. Marine Rescue NSW Central Coast Unit Commander Rodger Palmer says it’s important to remember the little things. “All kids should be wearing life jackets. Nowadays, life jackets are so easy to…
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JULIE BISHOP’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE CENTRAL COAST
The Coalition’s charm offensive has continued on the Central Coast today with another Liberal Party heavyweight paying a visit to the region. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop wooed crowds at Erina Fair before cooking a meal with renowned Chef Julie Goodwin in Gosford.
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VEHICLE SEARCH REVEALS DRUGS BOOTY ON THE CENTRAL COAST
Central Coast police have allegedly uncovered a stash of illicit drugs, following a search of a car last night. Police say they were alerted to the vehicle, parked at Springfield, after witnessing one man approach it and speak with a person inside. Officers then conducted a search of the vehicle, allegedly uncovering four bags of…
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A TOAST TO THE COAST
Hundreds of Central Coast residents descended on The Entertainment Grounds in Gosford today, in support of the region’s newest food and wine festival. Foodies and families sampled local coffee, gourmet salami and delicious pastries at the inaugural Toast the Coast Festival.
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MUCH NEEDED DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING FOR WYONG SHIRE
Residents of Wyong Shire will soon be able to apply for disaster relief, with the Commonwealth extending grants to include those affected by the January storms. Wyong Council has welcomed the move, stating it will apply for funds to help repair local roads. Areas across the shire were severely damaged by wild weather earlier this…
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18-YEAR-OLD CRASHES VEHICLE DURING CENTRAL COAST PURSUIT
An 18-year-old driver has been admitted to hospital, after allegedly crashing his car during a police pursuit on the Central Coast overnight. Just after midnight on Friday, police say officers attempted to pull over a Subaru WRX on Main Road at Toukley. The driver failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. Shortly after, the car…
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DRUGS, HANDMADE GUN SEIZED BY GOSFORD POLICE
A handmade shot gun, drugs, a knife and counterfeit money have been seized during a search of a car at Gosford. Police made the discovery on Beane Street yesterday morning. Two men, aged 23 and 34, were arrested at the scene and charged with a string of offences. Both will face Gosford Local Court today.
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POLICE ATTACKED BY SOCCER FANS ON CENTRAL COAST TRAIN
Police have charged two soccer fans and fined 40 others – as they travelled by train between the Central Coast and Sydney. Two officers were attacked as supporters made their way to and from Gosford, while bottles and rubbish were left strewn across the carriages. Sydney FC says it may take action against any members who…
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ROAD SAFETY PROGRAM REACHES 20, 000 CENTRAL COAST TEENAGERS
It’s a right of passage that has no doubt saved lives. Today another 200 high school students were put through an important road safety initiative in Wyong. A program looking to end trauma on our roads and encourage learner drivers to make smart decisions behind the wheel.
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LABOR OFFENSIVE CONTINUES ON CENTRAL COAST
There may be no date set for a federal election, but that hasn’t deterred Labor from campaigning on the Central Coast. Today another party MP was in town to talk policy, just a day after Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s fleeting visit.