Tag: central coast
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THREE PEOPLE ASSAULTED AT WYONG
Police are appealing for information, after three people were robbed and assaulted at Wyong last night. A 17-year-old boy and a 21-year-old man were walking along the Pacific Highway near Wyong North at around 8pm, when a group of people, including four females, approached them. The pair had bottles thrown at them and a back…
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ELDERLY MAN FACING DRUGS CHARGES
An elderly man has been charged with string of drug-related offences, following a raid on the Central Coast. Police searched a Lake Haven property yesterday afternoon and allegedly seized 100 cannabis plants, 1.2-kilograms of loose leaf cannabis and an air rifle. The 71-year-old man has been granted conditional bail, and is due to appear before…
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LAMBIE BACKFLIPS ON VETERAN RANT
Senator Jacqui Lambie has back-flipped on derogatory comments she made about two Central Coast veterans, offering a full apology on ABC radio this morning. In the interview she admitted she’d stepped over the line. The Vietnam Veterans Association Central Coast sub-branch called for the apology, after Senator Lambie called two veterans ‘suck ups’ in a…
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SANITARIUM TO CLOSE COORANBONG FACTORY BY 2018
In a further blow to the Hunter’s manufacturing sector, Sanitarium has announced it’ll close its Cooranbong factory by the end of 2018. 185 workers will be affected by the company’s decision to shift operations to a newer facility on the Central Coast.
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MAN REFUSED BAIL AFTER ALLEGEDLY RAISING ROOF IN ARREST
A 24-year-old man allegedly went to great heights to evade arrest overnight, climbing into a Central Coast service station’s roof cavity following an armed hold-up. Police allege the man entered the Erina business at about 9.30, and used a knife to demand cash. The female attendant ran into the rear office and locked the doors before…
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FATHER ASKS POLITICIANS TO FUND HIS FAMILY HOLIDAY AFTER EXPENSES SCANDAL
A father-of-three from the Central Coast is challenging politicians online after the recent scandal exposing Federal MPs using taxpayers dollars to fund their own family’s travels. Stephen Callaghan, has launched an online campaign requesting politicians to donate $5000 for his family holiday to Uluru. Mr Callaghan already had plans to drive his family to Uluru…
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CENTRAL COAST MUM DIVES IN FOR EYE DISEASE
A Central Coast mum is setting her sights on a gruelling 12 hour charity swim, to raise money for a degenerative eye disease. Sarah Evans was inspired to take on the challenge to show support for a friend.
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CENTRAL COAST POLICE BUOYED BY NEWCASTLE SURVEY
Police on the Central Coast say they’re looking north in an attempt to curb the region’s problem with alcohol-related violence. It follows figures released yesterday, showing Newcastle has lost its reputation as a dangerous place after dark.
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MUM GRIEVES SON IN HEARTBREAKING POST
A Central Coast mother has paid tribute to her 10-year-old son, who’s died from his injuries after being hit by a car while skateboarding at Wamberal on Monday. In a heartbreaking post on Facebook, Jilly Pilon described the family’s love for young Banjo… wishing him to live on in happiness. The 19-year-old driver of the car…
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YOUNG BOY HIT BY CAR PASSES AWAY
The 10-year-old boy, who was struck by a car while playing with friends on the Central Coast, has passed away. Banjo Pilon was hit on Monday at Wamberal and airlifted to Sydney Children’s Hospital in a critical condition. He lost his fight for life yesterday afternoon. His mother Jilly has taken to social media, writing…