Central Coast News

It originates from Europe, but the region will soon be one of four in the State to trial a new suicide prevention program. The Black Dog Institute and the Central Coast Health District have partnered up, in a bid to help save lives.

Tradies from all over the Central Coast have gathered at the Skillion, to promote the return of Free Trade Day. The event sees all kinds of tradies, from plumbers through to removalists, band together to help those in need. And it’s all free of charge. “It was originally an idea that I had from first hand experience working for an electrical company. I did see a lot of people in need of help, people who were financially struggling in dangerous situations.” Tradies looking to sign up or nominate someone in need can register online. The event gets underway on August 29. (VISION ONLY IN PARTS)  

Meanwhile, the Brisbane Water Police community stopped today, to say goodbye to one of their own. Senior Constable Stephen Russell finished his last shift, after nearly four decades in the force.  

Charity groups on the Central Coast are pleading with all levels of government to urgently address the affordable housing crisis. In part two of NBN’s special series on Homelessness on the Central Coast, we meet Darrin Duggan, who is cycling his way into the record books thanks to the support of local businesses.

The first in our series on homelessness on the Central Coast. Coinciding with National Homelessness Week, Coast Shelter today held its annual Memorial Service. The occasion was dedicated to the sadly growing number of homeless lives lost on our streets.

In a little over a week, the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt will join the Central Coast Mariners at training. Today’s announcement has stirred excitement among locals, and the region is preparing for a tourism boost.  

A burst main has sent water pouring through properties on the New South Wales Central Coast flooding multiple homes – and it’s not the first time. The network’s Julie Snook is in Avoca this morning.

Thousands have gathered at Niagara Park Stadium for the annual Central Coast Connect Day. The event, coinciding with National Homelessness Week, marks 10 years of helping locals in their hour of need.  

There are only 19 of them in the entire Marine Rescue fleet, but today, the Central Coast base secured its own brand new, state-of-the-art rescue boat. Volunteers say this ten-metre vessel will be put straight to work.  

It was a tragic loss that touched the hearts of the Central Coast community – a ten-year-old boy who died while skateboarding in his local street. Today, a skate park has been opened in his honour.