COVID cases more than double in a week
The coronavirus pandemic took a tragic turn last Thursday when the Central Coast recorded its first COVID-19 death during the current outbreak, with the passing of a woman in her…
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Police investigate the death of a female bike rider in Woy Woy
Police appealing for information after a body of a 42-year-old woman was found in water at Woy Woy on Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to Spike Milligan Bridge on…
Genene Norris died after receiving the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine
A Central Coast woman, Genene Norris, has died after receiving the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. NSW Health confirmed that the 48-year-old woman died after developing rare blood clots following a Covid…
87 year old dies after being hit by a car in July
A man has died following an alleged fail to stop crash on the Central Coast earlier this year. Emergency services were called to Blackwall Road in Woy Woy, on July…
Woman dies at Skillion
A critical incident investigation has been launched following the death of a woman at Terrigal. Shortly after 2pm on Sunday, May 17, police were called to The Skillion following reports…
Clem McCullough’s final hours are still a mystery
Police are appealing for anyone with information on the movements of Terrigal man, Clem McCullough, in the days leading up to his death, to come forward. The 18-year-old was found…
First Central Coast COVID-19 death confirmed
[Wednesday April 22, 2020] Following NSW Health’s Daily COVID-19 update this morning, Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed the death of an 80-year-old woman with pre-existing medical conditions who…
Greyhound death revives calls for reform
The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds (CPG) is calling for a major reform of the greyhound racing industry after a dog was euthanised following a meet at Gosford on…
Body found at Terrigal Haven has been identified
A dead woman found floating in waters off Terrigal Haven on Tuesday, September 3, has been identified as 56-year old Wamberal resident, Devora Howard. Family of Howard’s were first alerted…
Assaulted man has died in hospital
A man has died in hospital after being seriously assaulted outside the Imperial Shopping Centre, Gosford. Around 8pm on Tuesday, November 6, two men aged 20 and 57, had a…
Local mother still grieving for daughter
Ten weeks on from the death of Mischelle Rhodes, the 19-year-old who died from meningococcal disease after being discharged from Gosford Hospital, her family is continuing to seek answers. Anjini…
Four wombats killed in national park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is calling for anyone with information to come forward after four wombats, including a baby, were deliberately killed at the Mill Creek campground in…
Motorcyclist fatality at Tuggerah
Inquiries are continuing after the death of a motorcyclist at Tuggerah on February 15. Around 8pm, the motorcyclist was travelling north on Gavenlock Rd. The motorcycle has hit a roundabout…
One punch death at The Entrance
A man has died after a ‘one punch’ incident at The Entrance on the Central Coast. About 1am yesterday (Monday 1 January 2018), an altercation took place inside a licenced…
Man dies at Ocean Beach
A man has died after being pulled unconscious from the water at Ocean Beach, Umina, on Sunday, October 22. The 45-year-old was participating in a weekly social swim when he…
Police to investigate pelican deaths by dogs
At least five infant pelicans were mauled to death by dogs at Blackwall on December 30. “In relation to the recent attack, police are leading the investigation,” according to a…