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Fiona Killman is a reporter with the Central Coast Express Advocate, covering development, local government, crime and has a passion for finding great food on the coast.

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Central Coast

New upgrades at Wamberal Public School, to the value of $20m, are complete.

First look at revamped coast schools

After a year of construction noise and upgrade works, students of Terrigal and Wamberal public schools couldn’t wait to see the finished product as they returned to school.

Central Coast

A $9.5 million Da for shop top housing on Ocean View Rd in Ettalong

New push for controversial Central Coast tower plan

A six-storey shop top housing development promised for Ettalong Beach is back on the agenda. And while the developer states it is a positive move for the area, a community group has expressed why they feel differently about the proposal.

Central Coast

Report reveals falling land values across the region

The NSW Valuer General’s latest report has been released with the biggest value decline recorded on residential land. But the news wasn’t all bad – with some types of land on the rise.

Wallaby joey takes off on Australia Day

The Australian Reptile Park has captured a video of a wallaby joey taking its first hops on Australia Day.

Central Coast

Woy Woy stabbing: Man charged over incident on Brick Wharf Rd

Man charged over Woy Woy stabbing

A social night out in Woy Woy turned into a nightmare in the early hours of Australia Day when a man was stabbed in the abdomen.

Central Coast

EXPRESS ADVOCATE/AAP. Australia Day OAM recipient Kerrie Dougherty poses for a photograph in her home at Wyoming on Friday, 24 January, 2020. Australia Day OAM recipient Kerrie Dougherty is being recognised for service to astronautical history as a curator. She was the space technology curator at the Powerhouse Museum for many years. (AAP IMAGE / Troy Snook)

Coasties honoured in Australia Day awards

A dedication to outer space, entertainment, animal conservation, surf life saving, aged care and music has seen nine Central Coast residents named in the Australia Day 2020 Honours List.

Newcastle

RAAF mechanic refused bail over child procurement

Williamtown RAAF mechanic Michael O’Brien has been denied bail in relation to allegations he tried to procure sex with a 13-year-old girl using online apps.

Central Coast