Category: Central Coast News
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A joyous fair to close out the Coastal Twist Festival
The final day of the Coastal Twist festival saw thousands flock to Umina to enjoy a day in the sun. The festival aims to bring the community together through a week of LGBT+ Arts and Cultural events.
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Doctors are in for Central Coast blood drive
It can be a daunting ask for some but the act of giving blood could save a life. Junior Central Coast doctors are leading by example, aiming to drum up 30 new donors over the coming months – and replenish much needed stock.
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Jury shown footage of fatal shooting on Central Coast
A jury has been shown the dramatic moment a father fired a barrage of bullets into a Central Coast street – killing a 20-year-old man. Bradley White is on trial, accused of murdering Byron Tonks – and we warn some viewers may find the footage in this next story confronting.
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Lifeline encouraging residents to challenge themselves this mental health month
Tomorrow marks the start of Mental Health month and lifeline has already thrown down the gauntlet to Central Coast residents. The October Challenge aims to not only improve your own health but also raise funds for the service to help combat its rise daily phone calls.
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Coast hit by hail as SES unveils new warning system
Hail has battered parts of the Central Coast and southern Lake Macquarie after a storm cell unleashed Wednesday night… then split in two. Thankfully there was no major damage – the tempest coming, just as the SES unveils a new warning system.
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Ranger Mick marks 30 years at the Australian Reptile Park
He’s been a veteran of wildlife education – entertaining crowds at the Australian Reptile Park for three decades. Ranger Mick typically does his daily shows without a hitch, but today it was hijacked.
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Hospital in the Home service a hit for eligible patients
Patients are spending more time in hospital beds on the Central Coast than this time last year. To combat some of the backlog – the health district has developed a “hospital in the home” service.
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Gosford’s got a new waterfront plan
There’s been plan after plan to redevelop Gosford waterfront – now Central Coast Council’s coming up with a new one. A near $690 million vision is in the works – but the administrator says council shouldn’t foot the bill.
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Elsie’s Project gaining traction in Wyong
The campaign to expand the Central Coast’s palliative care services, to Wyong, is gaining momentum. A petition has been handed to the Regional Health Minister, after the community secured Elsie’s Retreat in Gosford.
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Central Coast construction companies persevere through long waits and rising costs
A warning tonight to potential home builders on the Central Coast – be prepared for costly and slow developments. Some companies have waited more than a year for approvals on development applications – while rising labour and material costs up pressure on the industry.