Category: Central Coast News
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Lakes Festival making triumphant return to Central Coast
A celebration of the Central Coast’s waterways is set to attract at least 60,000 locals and visitors from Friday. Lakes Fest which runs for over a week is expected to bring in millions of dollars to the local economy… with small business as well as the environment set to benefit.
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Remediation order in place for illegally cleared land at Kariong
Regeneration work is about to start at Kariong, following illegal land clearing in 2020. It’s sparked hope for local activists trying to halt a proposed housing development on the site.
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Tragedy in Doyalson after head-on collision
A man is dead – and another is fighting for life in John Hunter Hospital – after a collision south of Lake Macquarie. The crash unfolded on the Pacific Highway last night… and police are still trying to work out how it happened.
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Long wait for crucial road upgrades in Narara will be even longer
New South Wales Labor is calling on the State Government to recommence works on a ‘missing link’ of the Gosford Bypass. Residents say they’ve been left in the dark over a vital stage of the project.
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Workshop opens at Norah Head Lighthouse
Almost a million dollars in upgrades have now wrapped at the iconic Norah Head Lighthouse. The final installation – a brand-new workshop – helping volunteers to keep the popular site in tip-top condition.
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Central Coast catches cup fever
The colour – and cheer – of Melbourne Cup Day has echoed across the Central Coast. Hundreds of locals, knocking off early for ‘the race that stops the nation’ – whether at the pub, the Entertainment Grounds or at home.
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Rock wallabies future more solid thanks to local support
Endangered marsupials on the Central Coast have had an unlikely source of help. Walkabout Wildlife Park crediting COVID Vouchers for prolonging its breeding program.
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Potholes relief for Central Coast motorists plagued with punctures and pain
The ongoing wet weather has wreaked havoc on Central Coast roads and soon, council is receiving a boost to fast-track remediation. The New South Wales Government, investing $50-million to kickstart repairs across the state.
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Peat Island ownership passed on to Aboriginal custodians
Ownership of Peat Island has officially passed from the state government to the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council – after an eight year process. For close to a century it was home to an asylum, now the site of cultural significance could be redeveloped – plans dividing the community.
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Federal budget judged by Central Coast
The federal budget promises a boost to jobs and provide better access to healthcare on the Central Coast. Locals families are hoping to make the most of relief heading their way – but are cautiously optimistic of just how far it will go.