Coastie appointed to Orienteering Australia Hall of Fame
If you’re after some advice on how to navigate your way through bushland, Nick Dent of Terrigal is the man to go to. Dent has been named to the Orienteering…
Sport
Central Coast Waves go under
The Central Coast Waves Basketball Association (CCWBA) has shut the doors to its courts at Niagara Park Stadium and suspended all trading, leaving hundreds of domestic and representative players blindsided….
Avoca Beach kayaker takes gold at nationals
Avoca Beach’s Natalia Drobot has taken gold in the U19 Female Single Ski Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in Perth. “It means a lot, coming from Avoca – there’s only…
Mariners let out a Roar after big win in Gosford
The Central Coast Mariners have proven their wet weather credentials, sending Brisbane Roar packing after a confident 4-1 win in Gosford on Saturday evening, April 1. The game marked captain/keeper…
Redemption for the Crusaders in weekend double-header
The Central Coast Crusaders were prepared for a slog over the weekend of March 25-26 with back-to-back games starting on Saturday against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. The Crusaders crossed the…
Max revs up his career at Euro NASCAR
Motorsport Max Mason of Killcare has moved to Europe to further his career in race car driving and will be a starter in this year’s Euro NASCAR championship. After graduating…
Rugby season kicks off on April 15
The Central Coast rugby season is set to kick off on April 15, with nine Premier 1 teams registered. An official launch was held on Sunday, March 19, with representatives…
Coast’s littlest warrior qualifies for Ninja World games
Ten-year-old Hunter Hollingsworth of Springfield has secured a spot on the Australian team to compete in the Ultimate Ninja Athletic Association World Championships in Orlando, Florida in July. She trains…
Top bowlers set for state championships
Darren Morrison of Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club has taken out the Singles Championship at the Bowls Central Coast 2022/2023 Singles Championship finals, held at Bateau Bay Bowling Club on Sunday,…
Set to represent Australia at Transplant Games
Patrick Whymark of Lisarow is set to compete in the World Transplant Games in Perth from April 15 to 21. The games will be a week of sport and celebration…
No Victory over Melbourne for Mariners
The Central Coast Mariners returned from their tour to the southern capital of sport without a victory over Melbourne’s cellar-dwelling club, Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. The young team from…
Easter Open Swim returns – with a Daffodil Dip on the side
Terrigal Surf Club will hold its annual 1km and 2km Ocean Swim on Easter Saturday, April 8, along with a new initiative – The Daffodil Dip, in partnership with Cancer…
Premiers crowned as cricket season wraps up
The Entrance has taken out Central Coast Cricket’s men’s first grade grand final, with three big matches over the weekend March 18-19 making a thrilling end to the season. The…
Funding pledge for lights at Halekulani Oval
Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley has secured a commitment from NSW Labor to significantly upgrade lighting at Halekulani Oval if they win the March 25 State election. It is the…
Accolades for top cricketers
The region’s top cricketers were recognised at Central Coast Cricket Association’s recent annual awards evening, with Broc Hardy from The Entrance named winner of the Alan Davidson Medal for best…
Female surfers unite for Her Wave Classic at Shelly Beach
More than 160 females of all ages and abilities ventured to Shelly Beach to compete in the Her Wave Teams Classic surfing event over the weekend March 11 and 12….
New golf academy at Magenta Shores Resort
A new golf academy is planned for the 18-hole course which is part of Magenta Shores Resort between Tuggerah Lake and the beachfront on Wilfred Barrett Dr, The Entrance North….
Coasties score two golds and a silver at Australasian croquet comp
Central Coast croquet players representing the NSW Police have taken two gold medals and a silver at the Australasian Police and Emergency Service Games held recently in Rotorua, New Zealand….
Northern Power to take on The Entrance in grand final
Cricket: Northern Power will go into next week’s grand final against The Entrance after defeating Kincumber Avoca on March 12 in the preliminary final of the Diggers The Entrance Men’s…
Mariners’ magical Mudgee mojo
Mudgee’s Glen Willow Stadium is proving to be a truly marvellous place for the Central Coast Mariners to play football. The Mariners have adopted Mudgee over the past few years…