A woman has been refused bail on the Central Coast after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen BMW. After crashing the car into several other vehicles, officers caught the suspect hiding in the bushes out the front of a house.

Newcastle’s Reece Edwards has taken out the Bay to Bay half-marathon, with North Avoca’s Jack Colreavy coming in a close second. Another Hunter product also claimed a podium finish, in the women’s.

A campaign to do more for the Central Coast’s increasing homeless population is gaining momentum. The Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness paid the region a visit today, agreeing the situation is dire.

A court date has been set for the case against the Wallarah-two coal mine. The Planning Assessment Commission gave the controversial mine the green light in January. The Australian Coal Alliance launched another legal challenge, fearing it will put the Central Coast’s drinking water at risk. The case will be heard in the Land and Environment Court on November 12. (no audio)

A man has been charged with assault after allegedly groping two women in their twenties earlier this year. Police say the 34-year-old sat next to a woman and touched her inappropriately at Tuggerah Station in May. Earlier this month, he allegedly touched the leg of another woman after getting on a train at Macquarie Park. He was granted bail and will face court next month in Sydney. (no audio)

Don’t be afraid to ask for help – that’s the key message during this year’s National Men’s Health Week. On the Central Coast, the event was marked with a cooking class, inspirational speeches and even a visit from an Australian sporting champion.

They come without warning, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage….and water main breaks are becoming all too common for the Central Coast. But change could be on the way, with Council promising nearly $5 million to fix the issue.

When Old Sydney Town was sold late last month, one Central Coast resident was more disappointed than most. Councillor Bruce McLachlan says he had ambitious tourism plans for the site, including wave pools and animal encounters.

The state government has pledged nearly $3-million for a long-awaited boardwalk connecting Terrigal Beach to The Haven. Local MP Adam Crouch says he hopes construction will begin within a year.

After three gruelling days of competition in the rain and wind, Manly-Warringah has come out on top in the Open Division of the State Netball Championships. Newcastle wasn’t far behind – defeating Gosford 20-points-to-12 to sneak into second place on the ladder. Despite a resounding 23-point win over Glen Innes in the final stages of the competition, Wyong District came in fifth. (no audio)