Category: Latest NBN News
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Calls for Hunter hospital patients to use nursing home beds questioned
Long-time workers in the aged care sector have raised questions about a proposal to move elderly patients from Hunter hospitals to vacant nursing home beds. A local MP says the idea could relieve pressure on some of our busiest health care settings.
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Heartbroken mother desperate for “Leisl’s Law”
The mother of a Central Coast woman – missing, and the subject of a murder trial – is now begging the community to help her champion change. Sandi Harvey wants verdicts to still be handed down in court – regardless of whether the accused is deceased – so families like hers can find closure.
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Gosford businesses support waterfront revitalisation plans
Dozens of suggestions have already been made for Council’s ambitious Gosford Waterfront plans – as locals weigh up the impacts on businesses. But the clock is ticking, with community submissions set to close in December.
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Dean Callaghan preparing for Ironman in Utah
The Central Coast’s Dean Callaghan is preparing to trek to Utah for the world Ironman championships. The triathlete is counting down the days to a race that has been years in the making.
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Ultimatum for new Dungowan Dam fast approaching
A controversial water security project has the State Water Minister waiting on tenterhooks. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson is calling on the Albanese Government to recommit funds to the project, ahead of the federal budget.
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Bendemeer General Store back open after two years
It’s been almost 2 years since Bendemeer’s General Store was closed. A local couple has restored the original 1872 building to its former glory, despite facing challenges of their own.
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90th State Firefighter Championship returns to Port Macquarie
Firefighters from across the state are battling for top honours – putting their rescue skills to the test. The State Firefighter Chamsionships has made its way back to Port Macquarie for its ninth year.
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Property listings surge across Coffs Coast
The Coffs Harbour property is once again in the spotlight – placing third in the country for the biggest surge in listings over the past 12 months. Experts are saying this is a sign the region is on the cusp of a market downturn.
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BSC Store reopens in South Lismore as Southside Chempro looks to move to permanent location
Slowly but surely, more and more businesses are reopening in Lismore, following the February floods. It comes as more support was on offer today, for landlords affected by the disaster.
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Court played bodycam footage following fatal stabbing
A court has been shown police bodycam footage of the moments after a daughter fatally stabbed her father at Tenambit, in January last year. 23-year-old Madison Hickson claims she was defending herself – with a jury also hearing evidence regardingwhat sparked an argument between them.