DOCTOR TO “LYNE” UP FOR ELECTION
January 31, 2010
The Nationals’ candidate for the seat of Lyne says he’s up for the challenge of federal politics.
Dr David Gillespie, will take on the sitting member, Independent Robert Oakeshott.
COMEBACK QUEEN CHLOE COSTELLOE
January 31, 2010
Returning to tennis, and Australia’s next Samantha Stosur could hail from the Central Coast.
15-year-old Chloe Costelloe progressed through to the quarter finals of the Gosford Gold Cup after an impressive come from behind win.
ROUNDABOUT HAS RESIDENTS IN SPIN
January 31, 2010
Around 150 Mount Hutton residents have gathered in a park destined to make way for a new roundabout.
They want council to save the park and come up with a better solution to improve the traffic blackspot.
FEDERAL FUNDING NEEDED FOR RADIOTHERAPY CENTRE
January 31, 2010
Half of all cancer patients require radiotherapy, but access to treatment has proved a real challenge for many Central Coast sufferers.
Authorities are now calling on the federal government to pay for a local centre.
COUNCIL WATERS INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS
January 31, 2010
A Northern Rivers council plans to use millions of dollars in interest free loans to improve infrastructure.
Ballina Council will spend the money building a water reclamation plant and fixing traffic bottle-necks.
SPIN DOCTOR TURNS FORTUNES FOR LENNOX HEAD
January 31, 2010
Lennox Head has found it’s own Sheik of Tweak.
The talented spinner hails from Sri Lanka and has made a big impression.
WORLDS BEST PARAGLIDERS AIM HIGH AT MANILLA
January 31, 2010
The world’s best paragliders have taken off for the World Series Championships in Manilla.
And there was plenty of action from Mount Borah over the weekend.
JOSH KERR CROWNED MP CLASSIC CHAMPION
January 31, 2010
The MP Classic at Duranbah has wrapped up, with Coolangatta’s Josh Kerr crowned champion.
Locals dominated the tight competition.
YELLOW BELLY BITING AT KEEPIT
January 31, 2010
The first round of the Australian yellow belly fishing championships got underway at Lake Keepit this morning.
And there were plenty of bites.
BLAZE TOO HOT FOR MELBOURNE
January 31, 2010
The Gold Coast Blaze has scored some more success at home, with an eight point win over Melbourne.
It came down to overtime, with Erron Maxey stepping up with seven points.
