“COKE” MEMORIAL SURFING CONTEST - 20 YEARS AND GOING STRONG
October 31, 2009
One of the Central Coast’s most prominent surfing identities was remembered at an event named in his honour.
Now in it’s 20th year, the Coke Memorial Classic began at Forresters Beach, raising much needed money for bone marrow research.
GOSFORD TO LORD HOWE GETS UNDERWAY
October 31, 2009
Ocean Affinity was the first around the markers at Terrigal, in this years Gosford to Lord Howe Island yacht race.
The event, which is a qualifier for the Sydney to Hobart race, features two yachts from the Central Coast.
JETS DRAW TO START TOUGH WEEK
October 31, 2009
The Newcastle Jets let a good opportunity to win away from home slip in Brisbane, but there’s little time to dwell on last night’s draw.
Labinot Haliti scored the opener for Newcastle, but another defensive error cost them, as they now prepare for a mid-week match in New Zealand.
ARMIDALE ARCHERS SHOOTING DOWN COMPETITION
October 31, 2009
The best archers from across the country trekked through north west bushland today for the New South Wales field championships.
Armidale father and son team Dennis and Jeff Carson are looking to cement their spot as the best in the state.
ARMIDALE OPENS NEW GYMNASTICS CENTRE
October 31, 2009
After almost 20 years of planning and development, the Armidale gymnastics centre is finally open.
It was smiles all round as the crowds stepped inside the $500,000 centre.
SCHOOL CELEBRATES 75 YEARS
October 31, 2009
Past and present students of Surfers Paradise State School gathered today to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
The milestone was marked with a day of festivities, including all the trimmings.
TWEED SPORTING TALENT NURTURED
October 31, 2009
Young athletes in southern parts of Gold Coast will no longer have to travel away from home for coaching.
The new community-funded Tweed Sport Academy is aimed at identifying and developing local talent.
NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR TAREE SES
October 31, 2009
It’s been a busy year for the Taree City SES, with floods and storms lashing the mid north coast.
But all their hard work has been rewarded, with the unveiling of their new, state-of-the-art operations centre.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE THE KEY AT OFF-ROAD CHAMPS
October 31, 2009
Taree buggy driver, Brent Hopkins, claimed the fastest qualifying time in round six of the State Off-Road Championships at Nabiac.
But he struggled in the first round, with Medowie’s Warren Upton leading at the end of day one, leaving third-placed Troy Tisdell the highest ranked local.
DRUNK TEEN CHARGED
October 31, 2009
Police say they’re disgusted by the actions of a P-Plate driver, who smashed into the back of a parked car at Maryland early this morning, injuring those inside.
The 19-year-old later returned a blood alcohol reading of point-one-five and has been charged with high-range drink driving.
His car burst into flames after the collision on Berrico Street, but he managed to escape unharmed.
