French attacker brings power and speed
FOOTBALL – Central Coast Mariners have signed French attacking player Bèni Nkololo on a deal that will see him call Central Coast home for two years. Nkololo has played in…
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Local lifesavers clean up at awards
The region’s volunteer lifesavers have cleaned up at the NSW Awards of Excellence – taking home seven of the state’s top honours. It comes Surf Life Saving Central Coast prepares…
Surf clubs win major state awards
Northern Clubs have taken out two major awards at Surf Life Saving NSW’s Awards of Excellence, announced virtually on August 28. Ken Sellers of The Entrance SLSC was named Official…
Marchant makes it to top 36
PARALYMPICS – ARCHERY The Tokyo Games have been concluded for Wallarah resident, Peter Marchant, after reaching up to the final 36 competitors in the Men’s Individual Compound – Open archery…
Women golfers raise $25,000 for Lifeline
GOLF – The Central Coast Womens Golf Association (CCWGA) has raised a whopping $25,000 for Lifeline over the past 12 months. The 10 golf clubs on the Central Coast are…
Locals expected to star in para-archery and canoe events
Two Central Coast residents are among Australia’s largest-ever team for an overseas Paralympic Games which started in Tokyo with the opening ceremony on Tuesday, August 23. The Australian team is…
Good sports a chance for local clubs to shine
Nominations are now open for the Good Sports Awards, offering local clubs a chance to gain national recognition for building a healthy and inclusive sporting environment as well as cash…
Coast’s surf talent on display in Mexico
SURFING – The Central Coast’s surfing talent has been on display at Barra De La Cruz in Mexico for the World Surf League’s (WSL) Corona Open Mexico, from Tuesday to…
$1,500 rebate for greyhound racers whose businesses are impacted by COVID
Good news for greyhound racers on the Central Coast is that greyhound racing registration fees for owners who operate as a small business will now be included in the NSW…
Central Coast Academy of Sport’s signature in Olympics success
Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has applauded the efforts of silver medal winner Nicola McDermott at the Tokyo Olympics and outlined the schools Olympic and Paralympic connections. McDermott’s coach,…
Monty locks in defensive triangle but still has talent to find
FOOTBALL – At the close of week two in the Central Coast Mariners’ pre-season journey, two new developments have occurred under Head Coach, Nick Montgomery, since his signings of Nicolai…
Over and out from Tokyo
OLYMPICS – With the Games at an end, Australia has brought home 46 medals, 17 gold, 7 silver and 22 bronze, shared among 99 team members – including two from…
Avoca pair shares games front seat
CANOE SPRINT – OLYMPICS Lachlan Tame and Riley Fitzsimmons are two more Central Coast athletes to have competed together at Tokyo 2020, reaching the final race in the Kayak Fours…
Matt brings home a silver medal
FIELD HOCKEY – OLYMPICS Matt Dawson from Berkeley Vale and the Australian Men’s Hockey team have won a Silver medal at the Games after losing a penalty shoot-out to Belgium…
River of Gold
OLYMPICS – Australian Gold continues to flow in Tokyo as the Games enter Day 13, Thursday August 5. Fifteen gold medals have so far been won, the fourth highest of…
Nicola’s dream continues
HIGH JUMP – ATHLETICS Tascot local, Nicola McDermott, has flown through to the Women’s High Jump Final after her clinical qualification on Thursday, August 5. Alongside her in the final…
Rise and fall of the Olyroos
FOOTBALL – OLYMPICS – The Olympic Men’s Football Tournament has advanced to the finals but the Australian men’s side will have to wait another four years for its next medal…
Matildas to play USA for bronze
FOOTBALL – OLYMPICS – The Matildas have been eliminated from the pursuit of gold in the Women’s Tournament at the Tokyo Olympics after being defeated for a second time by…
Will the Kookaburras sing?
FIELD HOCKEY – OLYMPICS – The Coast’s Matt Dawson and the Australian Men’s Hockey team have advanced to the Gold Medal Final after a challenging run against the Netherlands and…
The ‘Faith Factor’ deserved better than fifth
RUGBY 7s – OLYMPICS – The Australian Women’s Rugby 7s team have been eliminated from the medals run despite improving throughout their campaign and concluding with a consolatory win and…