Tag: gosford
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TEEN STRUCK BY CAR IN GOSFORD
A teenage girl has been discharged from hospital, after being hit by a car at Gosford overnight. The 13-year-old was crossing Henry Parry Drive at around 5pm, when she was struck. She was taken to Gosford Hospital in a stable condition. No one else was injured. (VISION ONLY.)
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COAST SHELTER SEES DEMAND FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
Before the pandemic, the Central Coast had the second highest rate of domestic violence in New South Wales. Frontline services say the situation has gotten worse and fear there will be a spike in cases when wage subsidies cease in September. If you need help call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).
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TRIBUTES FLOW FOR FORMER GOSFORD MAYOR
Tributes are flowing for former Gosford mayor Malcolm Brooks who passed away this week. The Liberal Party stalwart also served as the Member for Gosford from 1973 to 1976. Mr Brooks played a role in the creation of a network of bushland reserves as part of the Coastal Open Space System. He also helped to…
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CENTRAL COAST BLOOD DONORS HELP SAVE THOUSANDS OF LIVES
29,000 blood donations are needed every week in Australia. Central Coast residents have rolled up their sleeves to save tens of thousands of lives in the past year – and they haven’t let the pandemic get in their way.
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GOSFORD NETBALL PLANS FOR AUGUST RETURN
While many Central Coast sporting codes are raring to go on July 1, netballers still have many obstacles to get back on court. The Gosford association says it’s struggling to keep up with changing rules to be able to play, but is working towards an August start for its near 2,500 members.
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GOSFORD COP FAREWELLED AFTER 41 YEARS IN THE FORCE
Balloons and police tape don’t typically mix but were the decorations of choice as Gosford officers farewelled their station manager today. Flanked by his colleagues, Sergeant Steve Hassett’s 41 years in the police force ended with a salute. Though physical distancing requirements meant many had to watch on from the roof. After 25 years on…
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COMMUTER GROUP QUESTIONS CAR PARK PLAN
Central Coast Council is pushing ahead with its car parking strategy, aiming to bring more spaces to suburbs along the region’s train line. But so far, some have been left disappointed by efforts, to boost an offering to commuters.
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CYCLISTS CALL FOR SAFETY UPGRADE AT CRASH SCENE
Cyclists are calling for upgrades to a tricky road crossing in Gosford. There are concerns about visibility, where users come off the Brian McGowan Bridge and onto a shared path near the Central Coast Highway. It’s after a 12-year-old boy suffered serious injuries, struck by a minibus while he was riding near Riou Street earlier…
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POOL RESTRICTIONS STILL TOO STRICT FOR WATER POLO
Easing restrictions on outdoor swimming pools has had little benefit for Central Coast water polo clubs. The Gosford contingent among those shaking up off-season training, as players have been unable to return to their home facility.
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COUNCIL LOCKS IN CENTRAL COAST STADIUM FOR WARRIORS
The New Zealand Warriors are one step closer to calling the Central Coast a home away from home, with the local council locking in use of its Gosford facilities. It says the team will arrive in the region on May 20 and use Central Coast Stadium as their training ground. Council says it’s working with…