Category: Recent Posts
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LABOR PLEDGES TO INVEST INTO HUNTER POWER STATION
Labor has changed its tune regarding a gas-fired power station, planned for the Hunter. It’s now backing the project – with a key change – but the Opposition Leader’s announcement was interrupted by an angry local.
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RED BELLY BLACK SNAKE FOUND IN 10 YEAR OLD’S CUPBOARD
A red belly snake isn’t a toy – which is why it was such a shock for a Central Coast family to find one in their child’s bedroom. Thanks to proper handling and care – it was released without any harm
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PARENTS RAISE CONCERNS OVER RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS FOR KIDS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL
Rapid Antigen Tests have arrived at a number of schools on the Far North Coast. While many have welcomed the initiative, some parents have raised concerns about its effectiveness.
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HUNTER BUSINESSES EAGER TO RECEIVE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT PACKAGE
The Omicron outbreak has crippled a number of Hunter businesses since December – with many owners desperate for financial support. But some believe the State Government package is only a drop in the bucket, and not every business will be eligible.
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CENTRAL COAST HOST COUNTRY CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Country Cricket Championship has wrapped up on the Central Coast The hosts going down to Newcastle by 51 runs.
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24-HOUR ROWING CHALLENGE IN SINGLETON RAISES THOUSANDS FOR HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE
A Singleton gym community is tonight feeling the burn – for a worthy cause. Dozens of members have spent the entire weekend rowing – non stop – to raise much-needed funds for those battling Huntington’s Disease.
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WOMAN DIES IN CRASH NEAR TAREE
A woman has died in a single-vehicle crash near Taree yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to a trail off Smiths Road at Kiwarrak, 10 kilometres south of Taree around 4.30, following reports of a crash. Upon their arrival, Police located a Jeep Wrangler that had slid down a steep incline on its roof. The…
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MOTORCYCLIST DIES FOLLOWING TWO-VEHICLE CRASH NEAR LISMORE
A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle crash near Lismore yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Nimbin Road at Koonorigan – approximately 18 kilometres north of Lismore – around 12.30, following reports a Yamaha motorcycle had collided with a Mitsubishi Triton. The rider – a 66-year-old man from Queensland – sustained critical injuries and…
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“WEAR RED” CAMPAIGN TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS OF HEART DISEASE
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australians, and early detection is key to treating it. A campaign run by Heart research Australia is urging all Australian’s to wear red this February – to help raise awareness for the condition.
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WARATAH AGED CARE HOME GRANTED ACCREDITATION DESPITE FAILED STANDARDS OF CARE
An aged care facility in the Hunter has been granted exceptional circumstances to stay accredited – and open. It comes after the facility failed several standards of care.