Three Wyong sporting groups share in funding
Sports in the Wyong electorate have shared in $4.4M of NSW Government funding in the Local Sport Grant Program. The program provides up to $20,000 to individual clubs and associations…
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Crusaders go down to Newcastle
The Central Coast Crusaders travelled up the M1 to face rivals the Newcastle Falcons on Saturday, May 18. The Crusaders women had their first real brush with the league’s top…
Watch Mariners grand final free on big screen
If you couldn’t secure stadium tickets for the A-League grand final on Saturday, May 25, don’t despair. Central Coast Council, with support from the NSW Government, will host a free…
Soggy day on the rugby fields
After a week’s postponement due to soggy ground conditions, the 2024 Central Coast Rugby Union season continued with Round 5 in the WLG Premier 1 series of matches on Saturday,…
New sporting marquee for St Pat’s athletes
When 42 students from St Patrick’s school at East Gosford showcased their athletic prowess at the Central Coast Catholic Schools Cross Country at Tuggerah sports complex recently, they tried out…
Mariners advance to grand final after goalless semi-final in Gosford
The Central Coast Mariners men’s team have advanced to the A-league grand final 2023/24 after holding Sydney FC to a nil-all draw on Saturday night May 18. The 20,000 +…
National tai chi championships at Niagara Park
Niagara Park Stadium will host the 2024 Australian Tai Chi Championships on May 25. Convener Steve Heard said the Tai Chi Association of Australia presented the national event every year,…
Upgrade at race track
The Entertainment Grounds (formerly Gosford Race Club) has received $2M from Racing NSW to rebuild the “home turn” at the race track in Racecourse Rd, West Gosford. The work is…
Mixed results for Crusaders
The Central Coast Crusaders hosted both the Canberra Gunners and Canberra Nationals on Saturday, May 11, and came away with split results. The Crusaders men were up first at 5pm…
Rugby comp resumes on Saturday
With all rugby matches cancelled on Saturday, May 11, due to wet ground conditions, Round 5 of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition will now be played this Saturday, May…
An A-League grand final in Gosford is now within reach
A home grand final in Gosford is now a distinct possibility, something that would undoubtedly lead to a massive sell out crowd. The Central Coast Mariners, in collaboration with the…
Women bowlers converge on Bateau Bay Bowls Club
Bowls NSW has announced the NSW teams to contest the NSW State Division 4 Women’s Pennant Finals at Bateau Bay Bowling Club. The teams coming to challenge the Bateau Bay…
Young athletes awarded Commonwealth Games grants
Four young Central Coast athletes have been announced as 2024 Commonwealth Games NSW Athlete Grant winners. A total of 40 athletes from 22 different sports will be awarded a $1,000…
Crusaders struggle away from home
Both the Central Coast Crusaders men’s and women’s squads struggled against the Sea Eagles away from home on Saturday, May 5. The women got things started at 3pm against an…
Mariners triumph in AFC Cup with Kuol’s late strike
Central Coast Mariners clinched the AFC Cup 2023/24 title by narrowly defeating Lebanon’s Al Ahed FC 1-0 at Sultan Qaboos Sports City on Sunday, courtesy of a late goal from…
Razorbacks trounce Woy Woy in rugby union
Ourimbah Rugby Park witnessed a one-sided tussle when the Razorbacks accounted for Woy Woy by 85-0 in Round 4 of the Central Coast rugby union competition on May 4. The…
Coast AFL stars inducted into hall of fame
Four Central Coast AFL identities have been inducted into the NSW AFL Hall of Fame. Inducted at the SCG on Friday night, April 26, were Ian Granland, Maurice Goolagong, and…
Women’s soccer taking off on the Coast
Women’s soccer is really taking off on the Central Coast in the wake of the Matildas frenzy of last year. Central Coast Football (CCF) CEO Alex Burgin said there had…
Freemasons and Bulldogs celebrate 10 years of friendship
Freemasons on the Central Coast (FotCC) and the Central Coast Bulldogs (CCB) celebrated the 10th anniversary of their association recently at Budgewoi Soccer Club. The Central Coast Bulldogs is an…
Mariners crowned A-League premiers after 12-year drought
In a thrilling turn of events, the Central Coast Mariners clinched the A-League Men premiership after 12 long years, securing a 2-0 victory over Adelaide United on Wednesday night, May…