Montgomery signs German midfielder, Nicolai Müller
FOOTBALL – Former Bundesliga forward Nicolai Müller was Head Coach Nick Montgomery’s first new signing of the 2021/22 season for the Central Coast Mariners, with Noah Smith from Adelaide United…
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Local League star recognised off the field
RUGBY LEAGUE – Umina local and new signing for the Cronulla Sharks, Nicho Hynes, has been nominated for the 2021 Ken Stephen Medal in recognition of his work off the…
Australia off the marks
OLYMPICS – At the close of Tuesday, July 27, the official ‘Day Four’ of the Olympic Games came to an end, despite being the sixth day of competitions wherein Australia…
Aussie football gets by with a little help from the Coast
FOOTBALL – OLYMPICS – The Men’s and Women’s Olympic Football Tournaments are well underway, and both the Matildas and Olyroos have had success and failure in the opening two games…
Farewell Warriors
RUGBY LEAGUE – The hosting of the New Zealand Warriors at Central Coast Stadium is over – at least for now, yet the Kiwi side has been forced to say…
Rock solid!
FIELD HOCKEY – OLYMPICS From the Australian Olympic camp, the Kookaburra’s continue to lead the way after three group stage wins, all featuring Berkeley Vale’s Matt Dawson in defence. With…
Let the Games begin
Whilst the Opening Ceremony is scheduled to begin tonight 9pm, the much delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics is underway with Australia already tasting both the sweet and sour in pursuit of…
Fresh-air fitness is free and open
A range of open and free spaces are available on the Peninsula for those who want to maintain or even launch their fitness journey while gyms closed and classes postponed….
Central Coast has its own Tokyo Olympians
OLYMPICS – The much delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics are now set to go ahead from Friday, July 23, and the Australian camp is to include a number of athletes from…
Lifelong fisherman shares his passion
Laurie Sweet of Gwandalan is the dictionary definition of a fishing fanatic, spending much of his time casting lines in the waters of Lake Macquarie. His passion for the hobby…
Sienna strides to national success
ATHLETICS – Terrigal High School student Sienna Pitcher is making great strides in the field of athletics, with a number of medals already under her belt. The 13-year-old enjoyed a…
Kia ora Warriors
Rugby League – The New Zealand Warriors have departed the Central Coast this week, to join the NRL’s COVID bubble in Queensland. It comes after Nathan Brown’s squad has spent…
Former Umina Bunnies junior named Blues’ 18th man
Rugby League – Melbourne Storm utility and former Umina Bunnies junior, Nicho Hynes’ consistent form this year earned him a NSW Blues call-up this week. The Central Coast junior was…
Backlash over mountain trail closures
Central Coast Council has committed to working with the mountain bike community to maintain the sport in a sustainable way following backlash over its recent unannounced removal of a number…
$30,000 grant for Killcare SLSC solar panel project
SURF LIFE SAVING – Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC) have received $30,000 in funding for a solar panel installation project as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget. President of Killcare…
Super Salty’s perform strongly
Students at Umina Beach Public School have had enjoyed a number of sporting successes in recent weeks. The school’s boys rugby team participated in the Woy Woy Classic Shield on…
Molly Picklum selected for World Challenger Series
SURFING – The World Surf League (WSL) has announced the Australian and New Zealand men and women qualifiers for the upcoming 2021 Challenger Series, with Shelly Beach rising star, Molly…
Central Coast Hockey to introduce an All Ability program
FIELD HOCKEY – Central Coast Hockey Association is launching modified hockey so players with a variety of abilities can play the sport. A spokesperson said that while to date there…
Skatepark Strategy sets the long term direction for skateparks region wide
The reality of a regional skatepark at Lake Munmorah has inched one step closer following the go-ahead for Central Coast Councils’ Skatepark Strategy, which sets the long term direction for…
Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL to host veteran and family bowls day
LAWN BOWLS – A Veteran and Family Bowls Day will bring veterans from all over the Coast to Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL Bowling Club on August 15. Veteran Sport Australia, Bowls Australia,…