Category: Central Coast News
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Australian Reptile Park on the look out for Funnel Web Spiders
As the weather warms, it’s not just people enjoying the sunshine – but Funnel Web spiders. The Australian Reptile Park now has an unusual request, if you spot the creepy crawlies this summer.
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Funding for dedicated palliative care ward at Wyong, ‘Elsie’s Project’ locked in
People power has won again – as the team behind Elsie’s Project has secured more than $13 million for a dedicated palliative care ward at Wyong. It comes just 18 months after such a facility opened in Gosford.
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Future of Historic tug boat Argos left uncertain
A group of passionate boaties is fighting to save what is believed to be the last steam-powered tug from the early 1900s. But the future of the ‘Argos’ is uncertain, with an order issued to remove it from its Brisbane Water mooring.
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Fire crews remain on scene at Doylson bushfire
Firefighters remain on scene at Doyalson after flames tore through bushland overnight. An investigation into what started it is underway.
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Asbestos dumped in Berkeley Vale
Trailer loads of harmful asbestos have been found dumped outside bushland on the Central Coast. The illegal activity is under investigation and authorities have issued a warning to residents to check the rules around waste disposal.
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Community question rampless Point Clare train station upgrades
Long awaited upgrades at a Central Coast train station are officially complete. While many are satisfied with the new amenities, there’s been backlash from some residents over accessibility issues.
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Birthday entrance ends with helicopter wreckage
Shocked witnesses have described the moment a helicopter plunged to the ground on the Central Coast – right next to a busy highway. All three people onboard survived – tonight, one remains in hospital, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
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Tugboat staff lockout blocked for six months
The Port of Newcastle is tonight back up and running, after a national stoush between unions and a tugboat operator was put on ice by the industrial relations watchdog. An 11th hour order stopped Svitzer workers from being locked out… bringing business groups and consumers across the country certainty for months.
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Hunter and Central Coast covid cases spike as health risk rating rises
Masks have been made mandatory in all parts of the state’s hospitals, as New South Wales Health ups its covid risk rating. The changes also coincide with a rise in cases in New South Wales – including the Hunter. Reporter Sarah Iuliano has the latest.
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Quest to share ex-servicewomen’s stories begins on Central Coast
The life and service of the Central Coast’s women in defence has proudly been on displayed at a local gallery. The retired servicewomen’s portrait photographer wants to continue paying tribute.