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RAIN WON’T WASH AWAY GOSFORD OPEN START
Covid won’t stop the Gosford Open from going ahead – but the tournament now faces another hurdle, the weather. Up to 90 players will face off on court – some juniors traveling eight hours to compete.
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FRUSTRATIONS MOUNT AS CENTRAL COAST TESTING CLINICS TURN AWAY MORE PEOPLE
As COVID cases rise, so too are tempers on the Central Coast – with uncertainty over whether residents can secure a PCR test. At some clinics, people are being turned away within minutes of the gates opening – others face lengthy delays for a swab.
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CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY AS A TODDLER DROWNS IN LAKE MACQUARIE
A family is tonight coming to grips with an unthinkable loss – their toddler, passing away – after being pulled from Lake Macquarie. The boy, just three years old, was found unresponsive in water – and sadly couldn’t be revived.
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NOVOCASTRIANS TREAD CAREFULLY ON BOXING DAY AS CASES SLOWLY DROP
The Hunter has seen covid cases dip, but with testing centres operating at reduced capacity – residents are being urged not to let their guard down. It comes as the region, marked Boxing Day as safely as it could, with beaches, and cinemas proving popular.
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43RD JACK NEWTON CLASSIC TEES OFF WITH COLOUR
From beloved cartoon characters, to real-life celebrities – everyone was welcome on the green today, for one of the biggest events on the Hunter Valley’s golfing calendar. The Jack Newton Celebrity Cup brings putters of all abilities to Lovedale, for an annual event of fun and charity.
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NOVOCASTRIANS SPEAK OUT AS COVID WREAKS HAVOC ON CHRISTMAS PLANS
The domino effect of Newcastle’s covid outbreak is being felt right across the Hunter. The surge has meant many will be spending the festive season away from their families, with some thinking up creative ways to celebrate.
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CENTRAL COAST CHRISTMAS HOLDING STRONG IN FACE OF COVID
As COVID case numbers continue to rise, the state’s tourism industry has taken a hit. Many Central Coast businesses are yet to feel the pinch – but owners are still doing what they can to keep staff and customers safe.
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BYRON BAY SPECIAL EFFECTS COMPANY RELOCATING TO BALLINA
A building move for a Byron Bay special effects company is set to create another 50 jobs for the film and television industry. Cumulus VFX will make the move to Ballina, following a state government grant from the Regional Job Creation Fund. “The government has therefore committed 1 million dollars to supporting this mazing project,…
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MARINERS EXTEND CLEAN SHEET RUN TO TWO IN A ROW AT HOME
The Central Coast Mariners have given fans – and their skipper something to savour, for his 100th match in the yellow and navy. Oliver Bozanic clinched the final goal, in their 2-nil victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers
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YOUNG GUNS ON TRACK TO FOLLOW LEGEND
The Central Coast has produced the likes of the Holder brothers, who compete in speedway across the globe. The Redloh Cup got underway at Somersby, looking for the next big thing.