Body found in search for missing boy swept off Central Coast beach

Body found in search for missing boy swept off Central Coast beach

Laith Alaid,11,was washed into the sea at The Entrance while crossing the channel with his father and three younger brothers.

  • byAmber Schultz

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Search suspended for ‘beloved’ 11-year-boy swept off Central Coast beach

Search suspended for ‘beloved’ 11-year-boy swept off Central Coast beach

Laith Alaid was crossing the channel at The Entrance beach with his father and three younger brothers when he was washed into the water on Sunday.

  • byRiley Walter andAmber Schultz
Man charged with sexual assault of 90-year-old woman in aged care home
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Man charged with sexual assault of 90-year-old woman in aged care home

Police allege Brett Anthony Crawford broke into the Central Coast facility in the middle of the night and sexually assaulted the woman,leaving her with serious injuries.

  • byCatherine Naylor
Central Coast,NSW travel guide and things to do:Nine highlights

Central Coast,NSW travel guide and things to do:Nine highlights

The best secret beach,great places to eat and wonderful walks are here in our guide.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
'Put the gun down':Armed man shot in confrontation with police on Central Coast
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'Put the gun down':Armed man shot in confrontation with police on Central Coast

An armed man was shot during a confrontation with police on the Central Coast on Wednesday morning,with a nearby school going into lockdown for several hours.

  • byLaura Chung,Matt Bungard andMary Ward
Boy,13,charged with manslaughter over shopping centre fire

Boy,13,charged with manslaughter over shopping centre fire

Up to 50 firefighters battled the blaze at The Entrance’s Ebbtide shopping centre,after a 69-year-old man made a desperate phone call to 000.

  • bySally Rawsthorne
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Nine arrested in large-scale Central Coast drugs bust

Nine arrested in large-scale Central Coast drugs bust

It's alleged members of motorcycle gangs the Bandidos and Rebel's were directly involved in the large-scale drug supply network.

The Entrance,New South Wales:Travel guide and things to do

The Entrance,New South Wales:Travel guide and things to do

The Entrance (including Tuggerah Lake,Bateau Bay,Shelly Beach,Toowoon Bay,Long Jetty and Wyrrabalong National Park) is a popular holiday destination on the Central Coast.

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The Entrance Hotel

The entrance to Tuggerah Lake is a stunning sight,and the alfresco dining area is right on the promenade,with all the atmosphere of a family holiday destination.

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White Fire Cafe/Bar

During the day,the main draw is Toby’s Estate coffee and a compact menu:sourdough raisin toast with ricotta,sliced pear and honey,and toasted Turkish rolls.

The Entrance Lake House

A lovingly restored spot (licensed since 1905) on the Coast to Lake walk.