Category: Recent Posts
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HUNTER PATHOLOGISTS PROVIDE EXPLANATION OVER CLOSED TESTING CLINICS
A covid lab backlog affecting testing clinics in the Hunter. Some have been forced to change their hours… leading to more frustration.
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PORT STEPHENS BUZZING WITH TOURISTS DESPITE OUTBREAK
They expected a quieter holiday season than normal – but tourism operators at Port Stephens have been given a pleasant surprise. The beaches have been packed with tourists, giving accommodation and hospitality providers a much-needed boost.
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CENTRAL COAST LIFE SAVERS LET RIP ON SUMMER SAFETY REFRESHER
It’s been a hot start to 20-22, but now wild weather is starting to affecting the surf on the Central Coast’s beaches. Local life savers are demonstrating how powerful the current can be – responding to dozens of calls for help over the weekend.
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SNAKE CATCHERS TACKLING RISING REPTILE SIGHTINGS
Recent bouts of rain are bringing more snakes out of the woodworks this summer. While Central Coast Snake Catchers make it look easy – professional handlers are warning the public not to try this at home
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ANTHONY ALBANESE PROMISES NOVOCASTRIANS A FAST TRAIN
Anthony Albanese’s fast rail promise was largely met with support from Novocastrians – though, SOME believe it’s likely to be all talk, and no walk.
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CROWD FUNDING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED FOR SICK TWIN FOAL
NBN News shared a story twin foals over Christmas about the birth of twin foals born at Port Stephens – however, there’s been a sad development, with one of the foals falling seriously ill. The little filly has developed a bone infection, which can be a risk with twins. She’s being treated with antibiotics and…
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TWO BODIES FOUND IN SUBMERGED CAR AT PORT STEPHENS
Two bodies have been recovered, after a submerged car was found in Port Stephens this morning. Emergency services were called to Soldiers Point boat ramp around 4.30 this morning, following reports of a vehicle in the water. Officers proceeded to locate a white hatchback, fully submerged. Initial reports suggested one person was deceased in the…
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ALL ABOARD: LAKE MACQUARIE WELCOMES BRAND-NEW FERRY SERVICE
Getting around a body of water the size of Lake Macquarie is far from an easy feat. But a new hop-on-hop-off ferry has officially begun its six month trial – with services halving travel time.
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FIRE BRIGADE UPGRADES COMING IN JANUARY
After nearly three years of waiting, a new amenities building has been approved for the cramped Berkeley Vale fire brigade – which will help keep volunteers and residents alike, safe. But now crews need the community’s help – to bring plans for the upgrades to life.
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COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND BELMONT MAN AFTER GNOMES DESTROYED
Heartbreak has quickly turned to gratitude for a much-loved Belmont man. 74-year-old Graham Greaches – known as “Jacko” – had his gnome collection stolen and smashed on Boxing Day night… but the community has rallied around him.