Category: Central Coast News
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A BOOST FOR CENTRAL COAST HOSPITALS
A record breaking number of interns kick started their medical careers on the Central Coast today. The 65 future doctors will be needed, with the Gosford Hospital redevelopment set to be completed by next year.
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POLICE TARGET CENTRAL COAST BUSINESSES IN WEEKEND OP
Police have inspected 15 businesses on the Central Coast, as part of a two day drug operation, at the weekend. The high profile investigation targeted drugs and licensing at premises in Terrigal, Gosford and Erina. Twenty nine people were searched during the operation, while two were charged with offences including drug supply and possessing ammunition.…
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LOCAL MEDICAL INVENTION HELPING SAVE LIVES
From start-up business to taking on the world – a Lake Macquarie mother’s invention is finding a niche in the US. The Throat Scope is being used as an important early diagnostic tool.
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AUSSIE FAUNA VULNERABLE IN HEAT
There are plenty of ways for us to stay cool when the weather heats up, but Central Coast park rangers say it isn’t so easy for Aussie fauna. Carers say we should be looking out for vulnerable wildlife.
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SEPARATE CASES OF MENINGOCOCCAL HIT THE CENTRAL COAST
A 21-year-old man is in a stable condition, while a 52 year old woman has been transferred to a Sydney hospital, following two separate cases of meningococcal on the Central Coast. Last year there were four cases of meningococcal disease in the region. The Local Health District is warning that not all of the symptoms…
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PAIR ACCUSED OF ATTEMPTING TO RUN OVER POLICE OFFICER ON CENTRAL COAST
Two people have been charged after attempting to run over a police officer at Wyoming, early this morning. It’s alleged a 25-year-old driver was speeding on Blackbutt Street, before he stopped the car and ran off. It’s alleged a passenger then attempted to drive the car at a police officer, before she stopped the car…
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FISHING INDUSTRY IN TROUBLED WATER
There are fears planned reforms for the fishing industry could see a number of commercial operations shut down, due to rising costs. And it’s not the only concern, cheap imports now flooding the market signals a tough time ahead.
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BAIRD’S DEPARTURE FROM POLITICS
New South Wales’ Premier Mike Baird’s departure from politics came as a shock for many. Family illness the reason behind Mr Baird’s mid-term resignation.
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BAIRD RESIGNATION SPARKS MIXED REACTION
Mike Baird’s resignation left the Central Coast community reeling. The region’s Labor MPs pounced on the opportunity to criticise his government’s move to privatise Wyong Hospital.
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TEEN CHARGED FOLLOWING TRAGIC ACCIDENT
A teenager will face Gosford Local Court tomorrow after the vehicle he was driving crashed into pole and claimed the life of a Central Coast boy last year. The accused’s 17-year-old passenger died at the scene of the crash, on Willoughby Road in Wamberal in July. While another 16-year-old passenger was airlifted to Royal North…