Big week for Central Coast sports stars
It’s been a big week for Central Coast elite sports stars with top level presentations in State of Origin, AFL and international athletics. Last Wednesday’s State of Origin final saw…
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Frank Baxter youth design Roosters Indigenous jersey
Six Aboriginal young people at the Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre at Kariong designed the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Round jersey that was worn on May 28. Minister for Families and…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, April 29, 2022. The week’s lead stories from across the region in a short audio/video format. This week: ANZAC day services are more popular…
Warriors prevail in tight contest
RUGBY LEAGUE – Gosford: It was another intense affair for the Warriors at Central Coast Stadium against the Wests Tigers, but one that finished in victory, end score 30 –…
An artistic bridge to New Zealand via the Warriors
Local artist, Robyn Brown, has symbolically connected the NZ Warriors with their families back home through a unique piece of surfboard art she calls ‘desert dreaming’. As an expat Kiwi…
Man arrested for racial abuse online
A Lake Munmorah man is one of two men charged over alleged racial abuse sent online to an NRL player. Detectives from the Fixated Persons Investigation Unit charged the two…
Hard Loss for Warriors in Gosford
A tight game has ended 16 – 20, with the Newcastle Knights overcoming the New Zealand Warriors late in the game for the win. It was a ‘local derby’ in…
Good start for “Central Coast” Warriors
RUGBY LEAGUE – The New Zealand Warriors have triumphed in their first outing of the 2021 NRL Season with a convincing win over the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday, March…
Good Start for “Central Coast” Warriors
The New Zealand Warriors have triumphed in their first outing of the 2021 NRL Season with a convincing win over the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday, March 13 at Central…
NRL star shares tips with Peninsula juniors
Touch Football – Young touch players on the Peninsula were treated to a surprise visit from Melbourne Storm’s Nicho Hynes at their training session on Sunday, November 22. Peninsula Junior…
Warriors feast on Sea Eagles in final game
NRL There was already a lot of love for the NZ Warriors NRL team on the Central Coast after a very difficult season in which most of the players have…
Is our stadium cursed?
After a strong resumption to the 2020 NRL season in May, the Terrigal-based NZ Warriors have suffered a series of defeats, including a thrashing by the Sharks at Central Coast Stadium last Sunday, that leave them teetering near the bottom of the ladder.
Warriors’ late surge sinks Broncos
The Central Coast’s NZ Warriors came from behind to snatch an exciting 26-16 victory over the hapless Brisbane Broncos.
Warriors begin training at Central Coast Stadium
The NZ Warriors trained at Central Coast Stadium Friday morning as they prepare fro the resumption of the NRL season. The revised NRL Draw was released earlier this week, recommencing…
Confirmed… the Warriors are coming
The Central Coast will officially be home to the New Zealand Warriors for the resumption of the 2020 NRL season. Prior to touching down in Tamworth for their initial quarantine…
Will the NZ Warriors call the Coast home?
Speculation is growing as to whether the New Zealand Warriors will make the Central Coast their home base for the remainder of the shortened NRL season. The Warriors flew into…
Weekly News 5@5 May 8
This week’s essential news from around the Central Coast in a handy audio / video format. Firefighters awarded, Council development powers trimmed, St Huberts Island bridge, Federal government charities boost,…
Local coaches learn from NRL’s best
There have been few bright spots so far this year for Central Coast sport, but local coaches and managers were given an opportunity last week to learn from some of…
Future looks grim for league on the Coast
Central Coast Rugby League is facing what could be its most disastrous season ever as politicians argue over when and how the NRL should return. The spotlight has been on…
The Story of Gosford Rugby League’s war hero, “Jike” Stuart
Extract from: Here Come The Townies, by Andrew StarkThere was an heroic Australian private who volunteered as a human target.He walked down the centre of the road alone, while his…