Category: Central Coast News
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Lake Macquarie, Central Coast again among dog attack hot spots
The state has seen a slight uptick in the number of dog attacks, with Lake Macquarie again in the top three hotspots. It comes as the council looks to do more to improve safety, through a 10-year plan governing public spaces.
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Coast better equipped to deal with coming covid wave
The Central Coast is battling a surge in COVID cases and a number of new variants. With almost 1000 cases recorded over the last week, health experts are urging the community to remain vigilant.
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Buttonderry landfill’s newest addition ready to take out the trash
Central Coast Council has completed construction on its new landfill cell at the Buttonderry tip. The $9 million project is ready to receive waste.
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Fears Ettalong’s character may get lost to redevelopments
Developers have promised new buildings in a beachisde suburb on the Central Coast will bolster business… But there’s been pushback from a number of Ettalong residents – some, fearing the town could be affected by overdevelopment.
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The Entrance goes multi-coloured for 5 km fun run
There were rainbows at the Entrance today, as locals took part in the “Colour our Coast” fun run. Families and friends were pelted with dye to promote health and wellbeing.
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State Government giving first home buyers the option to opt out of Stamp Duty
Today is the first weekend first home buyers can opt out of paying thousands of dollars in ‘up front’ stamp duty. But from early indications, many of those wanting to get into the property market are not ‘sold’ on the alternative choice of a smaller annual fee.
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Lighthouse Festival sells out at Norah Head
Norah Head will come to life tomorrow night, for the return of the annual Lighthouse Festival. The indo-folk event – attracting thousands of music-lovers AND big names – to the iconic site.
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Relay for Life at Mingara already raising $70,000
It’s just days until Relay for Life gets underway at Mingara, the event finally returning after three years. Participants have already raised more than $70-thousand for the Cancer Council.
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Gosford wharf boaties told to move on by December 4
Boat owners at Gosford Public Wharf have been handed a notice to move away from the area. Council says it’s to make way for safety and maintenance works – but those living at the wharf say they’ll have nowhere else to go.
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Central Coast Council quickly weeds out invasive new species
A bio-security officer has discovered an invasive weed while on a stroll with his wife on the Central Coast. Steps are now being taken to stop it from spreading across the region.