Category: Central Coast News
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REINFORCEMENTS TO ARRIVE WITH DPA CHANGES
The Albanese Government have made moves on fulfilling election promises – with the entire Central Coast now considered a Distribution Priority Area. But, while it WILL help to bring more doctors to the region – there’s still more to be done.
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BOSTON REUNITED WITH OWNER AFTER FOUR DAYS APART
It was a heartwarming reunion for Mark Watson and his furry friend after a car accident on the Central Coast separated them on Friday. Now he wants to thank the community for bringing the pair back together.
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BATEAU BAY RETIREMENT VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENTS FORGE AHEAD
Whether a major redevelopment of a Central Coast retirement village gets the green light, is now in the hands of authorities. The project has been met with strong opposition from some in the Bateau Bay community, but the service provider’s adamant the suburb needs it.
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THIRD TERM’S THE CHARM FOR CENTRAL COAST SCHOOLS
Schools across the Central Coast are in high spirits for the start of Term 3… but some parents have raised concerns. The Department of Education today outlined its covid-safe back to school plan, as the number of new infections surges
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TONNES OF DEBRIS STILL FLOATING DOWN THE HAWKESBURY
Floodwaters may have receeded on the Central Coast – but the danger from this month’s severe weather is far from over. Tonnes of debris continues to make its way down the Hawkesbury River and onto local beaches, prompting a lengthy cleanup.
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CALLS TO KEEP DAVISTOWN OFF LEASH AREA AT PIPPI POINT
Community members from Davistown are rallying together to try and keep their beloved off leash dog area at Pippi Point Council has proposed to move the dog park to another site at Pine Avenue, but users say it isn’t good enough location for their pets.
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FLOODING SERVES AS ANOTHER BLOW TO OYSTER FARMERS ON THE CENTRAL COAST
Recent flooding on the Central Coast has caused the salinity to drop – killing off Oysters in Brisbane Waters. It’s another hit for the local industry which has had to contend with a 21 day harvest block in July and a temporarily closure at Whittens from February to May.
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CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS BOUNCES BACK TO 2019 LEVELS
The school holidays has sparked a business boom for the Central Coast – returning to pre pandemic levels. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing – with many still feeling the sting of labor shortages.
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COMMUNITY COME TOGETHER THROUGH TOUCH FOOTY
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch but thanks to the Glen Rehabilitation Centre more than a dozen community groups have contributed to a day of free food, fun, and touch footy The Kikupa Cup is a annual competition run by the centre – promoting inclusivity and pride in First Nation’s communities…
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NO FURTHER DETECTIONS OF VARROA MITE ON THE CENTRAL COAST
Varroa Mite has made its way to the Central Coast, with a detection in Calga leaving keepers on high alert. But it seems the extreme eradication measures are working with no other detections of the deadly mite.