Sky-high revamp paves runway for leading regional aviation hub
Central Coast Council is seeking to transform the under-utilised airport at Warnervale into a “leading aviation hub” which could generate over 180 related jobs.
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How coaching caper has improved Fressard both on and off the field
Jayme Fressard has overcome the biggest of setbacks to reach the greatest heights in NRLW. Now the young role model has one eye on life after football as she guides the Roosters’ next gen of female talents.
Woman busted drink-driving twice in 24 hours after two crashes
A woman was nearly double the limit as she veered in and out of lanes before triggering a crash on a busy arterial road. But what she did the following day almost defies belief, a court has heard.
Nightmares persist for drink-driver who crashed into parked car
A driver organised himself an Uber to go out drinking, so imagine his surprise when he found himself slumped over the wheel of his Holden Commodore having ploughed into a parked car.
‘Absolutely shocking’: Solo learner’s silly drunken antics behind wheel
An unaccompanied learner driver might as well go back to riding a trike after returning a massive blood alcohol reading and crashing his car in what his lawyer described as an “absolutely shocking” case of drink-driving.
Revealed: Six peacocks ‘poisoned’ on the Central Coast
Tests have confirmed six peacocks found dead on the Central Coast were deliberately poisoned using common pesticides found in rat and mice baits.
‘Game changer’: $4.9M animal studies training centre opens
A new $4.9m animal studies training centre at Wyong TAFE will allow more than 480 Central Coast students on the coast to become animal and veterinary nurses.
Temu Lincoln Lawyer: Broke solicitor sentenced after driving cock-up
A cash-strapped Sydney solicitor has been sentenced for a habit of driving while disqualified because he believed it was better to cruise around sans licence rather than scrounge around his wallet for a bus fare.
Young student critically injured in freak school camp incident
A Year 6 student has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition and at least two more taken for observation after a tree branch collapsed on a group of students at Government House.
Shame list: 28 banks yet to pass on RBA cut
While many Aussies are sighing with relief, others are still in money pain with 28 Australian banks refusing to cut interest rates after the RBA’s announcement.
Single income? Here’s where you can still buy in Australia
A new report shows single buyers have been all but priced out of every Australian suburb. But here’s where you can still do it.
Where property prices have peaked in Australia
Looking to buy? A new report has revealed where prices have peaked and the hotspots investors should take note of. Don’t buy anywhere until you read this story.
Entire ”junk city” for sale at price of an Aus unit
A tiny city, featuring bizarre, fairy-tale-like structures made entirely out of junk, has gone viral after being listed for sale for bargain price.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Gosford weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Check out the latest on Gosford roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Gosford District Court, Wednesday, February 26
Here is a list of matters listed at Gosford District Court on Wednesday.
Everybody appearing at Wyong Local Court, Wednesday, February 26
Here is a list of matters listed at Wyong Local Court on Wednesday.
‘I can’t stop’: Former teacher jailed over horrific child images
A retired teacher jailed for possessing sickening child abuse material told police he was “glad” he was finally caught as his “addiction” had spiralled out of control.
‘Absolute blank’: Labourer too drunk to recall random CBD attack
A labourer and his friend repeatedly punched and kicked a man in a “random” CBD attack. Here’s what happened as the court heard he didn’t recall the events of the night.
‘Heading to the exit’: Blood stained tradie’s shoplifting fail
A shoplifter stole knives and EFTPOS machines from one store and a sound bar from another. But here’s why his attempted five-finger discounts ended up a perfect 10 for stupidity.
‘Curiosity’: Man’s pathetic excuse for hoarding child abuse material
A man busted with hundreds of sickening child abuse images and videos on his laptop told police “it was just curiosity more than anything”, a court has heard.
Teen charged with stabbing man in chest
A teenager, who allegedly stabbed a 29-year-old man in the chest on the Central Coast, had been convicted of shoplifting, having a knife in public and driving offences in his absence, a court has heard.
RLCC signings tracker: ‘Maniac’ returns in Ourimbah fairytale
After a six-year hiatus, Ourimbah has pulled off a huge coup by signing local junior and NRL winner James Maloney. RLCC signings tracker.
‘A Max Jorgensen style’: Type of player Australian U20 rugby coach wants in new squad
Skills, traits and characters the coach charged with bringing through the next generation of Wallabies wants to see in a series of games helping create a squad to take rugby into the future.
Big opportunity! Trial matched throw spotlight on future of rugby
State pride, club pride and a big opportunity to impress selectors is on the line for the next generation of rugby players in a series of trial matches ahead of Australian U20 squad selection.
Souths Juniors signings tracker: La Perouse primed for successful return
After a year on the sidelines one of South Sydney’s most iconic junior clubs will make a return to the A-grade competition – and they’ve got some big name players to make them a force again.
‘I’ve earned it’: Panther anointed to replace Jarome Luai
He’s the man charged with playing alongside Nathan Cleary in Vegas in the jersey vacated by Jarome Luai. Hear from Jack Cole as he declares his intentions to fight off competition from Blaize Talagi and remain Penrith’s No.6.
Bad news for back-to-back rate cuts
Mortgage holders hoping for back-to-back rate cuts have taken a hit after the latest inflation figures were released.
Minns admits fatality fears in hospital crisis
The NSW Premier has acknowledged growing concerns someone could die as a result of the state’s buckling mental health system.
Coop flown: How jailbird hatched great escape in tradie’s stolen ute
A convicted jailbird has fessed up to making a great escape from a South Coast prison, stealing a plumber’s ute and dashing 200km to Canberra in a wild 10-day police manhunt, it can be revealed.
Former Bulldogs player, coach and CEO, Bob Hagan, dies aged 85
Former Queensland, NSW and Australian player, Bob Hagan, has passed away on the Sunshine Coast. Hagan spent nearly four decades at Canterbury, joining as a player in 1967 before being appointed club CEO in 1996.
Shocking symptom more Aussies get when they go to hospital
An alarming study has uncovered high rates of a worrying illness among hospital patients, with experts warning the issue must be urgently addressed.
‘It’s incredible’: Aussie makes history with space voyage
A Melbourne physicist is celebrating after becoming the first Australian female to travel to space.
‘So far, so good’: Australia hopes to dodge Trump’s tariffs
Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary has offered Australia a glimmer of hope to avoid tariffs after meeting with Jim Chalmers in Washington DC.
New laws coming March 1: How it will affect you
From March 1 onwards, some Aussies are getting access to more welfare payments and items on Medicare, among other changes. See what’s afoot.
Japanese man explodes at Aussie tourists
Wild footage has emerged of a Japanese man screaming aggressively at a pair of Australian tourists for committing an act that locals despise.
‘Gold cards’: Trump’s bombshell visa move
Donald Trump says the US will sell $5 million gold cards in a move that’s “never been done before”.
‘Horrific’: Two dogs shot 19 times after attack
Two American Bully dogs have been shot to death after police intervened in an attack on an 84-year-old pensioner in the UK.
‘Nuclear’: Bombshell update on Chinese warships
The Chief of the Defence Force has revealed a nuclear submarine may be among a Chinese flotilla lurking off Australia’s east coast.
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