Category: Central Coast News
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MAN CHARGED WITH STABBING MURDER TO FRONT SYDNEY SUPREME COURT
A Mannering Park man will front the supreme court in Sydney accused of murdering a Central Coast father two years ago. Russel Rajapakse will defend the accusations in two months time – after appearing in Wyong court today via video link.
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LOCALS FRUSTRATED BY BEACH ACCESS TO SOLDIER’S BEACH
The damage from this year’s devastating weather events are still being felt by Central Coast residents. Access points to a popular surf spot have been impacted by erosion – leaving elderly locals unable to reach the beach.
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MINIS ROLL IN FOR A ROAD TRIP TO RYLSTONE
For Mini Cooper lovers, Mingara was the place to be this morning, with hundreds beginning their journey to the small country town of Rylstone. The two day event in it’s 11th year, remains the biggest Mini rally in the Southern Hemisphere.
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NEW DATA REVEALS NORTH COAST RENTERS ARE MOST AT RISK OF HOUSING STRESS
New data reveals the north coast has the highest rate of rental housing stress in New South Wales… with Byron Bay the worst. In the beachside haven, some businesses are going to great lengths just to get staff in, and give them somewhere to stay.
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FEDERAL INVESTMENT SET TO HELP SAVE AVOCA’S FROGS
The Australian Government has invested $300,000 to help save the Green and Golden Bell Frog on the Central Coast. The funds will go towards habitat restoration in Avoca and research on why the population is declining.
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COAST FM CELEBRATES 30 YEARS ON AIR
The longest running community radio station on the Central Coast is marking three decades on the airwaves this year. In that time, Coast FM has only seemed to grow, almost doubling its listenership over the past five years.
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CENTRAL COAST STROKE SURVIVORS RAISE AWARENESS FOR WARNING SIGNS
This national stroke week, health experts are urging the community to look out for the signs… with hopes they can save the 27 thousand Australians experiencing the medical emergency every year.
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NEW SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH FROM HNECC PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK
Two new, free mental health services are now available across the Hunter, New Engalnd and Central Coast. The Primary Health Network rolling out Telehealth psychology and face-to-face consultations for children – aiming to remove barriers such as cost and accessibility.
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UPGRADES UNDERWAY AT GRANT MCBRIDE BATHS
An iconic Central Coast facility has been given a facelift, but there’s still more work to be done on the Grant Mcbride Baths. With amenities upgrades finally complete, the focus has now turned to water quality.
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CAMP BREAKAWAY FORCED TO SUSPEND CAMPS
For the last four decades charity Camp Breakaway has been a home away from home for those living with a disability. But the organisation has been forced to suspend its services due to financial challenges, leaving the not-for-profit’s future uncertain.