Avoca’s Macy Callaghan has finished runner-up at the Roxy Pro in France, beaten by America’s Courtney Conlogue in the final. Meanwhile, Copacabana’s Matt Wilkinson’s hopes of re-qualifying for the world tour took a hit, knocked out in round 4 of the men’s event.

A local organisation has been recognised for their efforts in removing rubbish from Central Coast waterways. Clean4Shore has taken out the People’s Choice Prize at the National Landcare Awards.

For athletes, serious or not…Bateau Bay was the hot spot today. There were no shortage of choices at the second annual Sportsfest.

Central Coast Resident’s are being urged to prepare their properties ahead of what is likely to be a devastating Bushfire Season. All 16 local Rural Fire Services divisions have opened their doors for this weekend’s “Get Ready” Initiative.

A Dementia wellness centre in Gorokan opened its doors to the community today. The event held in support of Dementia Awareness Month is raising awareness of the disease.

Not even the Spring drizzle could keep crowds away from the Grant McBride Memorial walk today. More than 300 people gathered at Long Jetty to raise funds for the fight against Dementia.

All eyes were on Gosford last night as Olympic legend Usain Bolt took to Central Coast Stadium for his first hit-out with the Mariners. The event attracted big crowds, big names and mixed reviews.

For most, Father’s Day is a time for celebration and exchanging gifts with loved ones. For others, it’s a day of remembrance…as families come together to pay tribute to those they have lost.

Central Coast commuters can travel for free on some buses this Monday, as drivers take industrial action. Members of the Transport Workers Union from the Wyong and Gosford depots say Opal card services will be switched off, as they push for a “fairer enterprise agreement” with Busways. Drivers on the Central Coast and in Sydney are fighting for better pay and super-annuation benefits.   (VISION ONLY)

Firefighters say when it comes to devising a bushfire survival plan, there’s no time like the present. The fire danger period begins tomorrow on the Central Coast – unseasonably dry conditions bringing it forward by a month.