Tag: central coast
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LOCALS FLOCK TO COAST SHOPS FOR BOXING DAY SALES
Retail outlets across the Central Coast were flooded today, as shoppers looked to pick up a bargain. Queues of people lining up for the Boxing Day Sales, with some locals surprised at the mass turnout.
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CENTRAL COAST HAS MOST EXPENSIVE FUEL THIS CHRISTMAS
There’s been some bad news for Central Coast drivers as fuel prices have risen 10 cents per litre in the past week. The region has topped the state for the most expensive unleaded petrol ahead of Christmas, with an average cost of $1.35. However, diesel has remained steady. Average prices are expected to drop by…
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CHRISTMAS FAIR ORGANISERS ECSTATIC WITH CROWD NUMBERS
In the first crowded gathering in the region since the start of the pandemic, the Central Coast Christmas Fair went ahead today with thousands turning up for the annual event. And with COVID-safe practices in place, the event was moved up to Mount Penang Parklands, to provide for enough space for social distancing.
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NEW AMBULANCES FOR CENTRAL COAST
Twelve new ambulance vehicles will arrive on the Central Coast by next month. The class one vehicles, feature life-saving equipment such as defibrillators. They will be deployed to six locations, including Point Clare station. (VISION ONLY.)
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LATEST | PUSH FOR PREP CLASSES ON THE CENTRAL COAST
There’s growing interest in New South Wales schools to run prep classes, a stage before kindergarten to ease the transition into structured learning. The program is slowly gaining momentum on the Central Coast, with more parents recognising its importance.
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BLAST FROM THE PAST | CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF EX HMAS ADELAIDE
This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the commissioning of the former HMAS Adelaide Two. And whilst she now lies peacefully on the ocean floor off Terrigal, her old crewmen are making plans to board her once again.
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NEW WEEDS DISCOVERED ON CENTRAL COAST
Central Coast residents are being asked to keep an eye out for two weeds recently discovered in the region. Black Willow was spotted at Mount White, with a control program underway at that location, while the “coral creeper” has made its way to Toukley. Both plants spread their seeds rapidly and there is a region-wide…
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SIZZLING NORTH AVOCA AUCTION A SIGN OF THE TIMES
There was a record property sale at North Avoca on the weekend, as the region prepares for a potential property boom. The three bedroom house on Tramway Road sold at auction on Saturday, for hundreds of thousands over the reserve.
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COWORK SURVEY REVEALS MORE COMMUNICATION NEEDED
Its popularity is growing around the world, but here in Australia, ‘co-working’ hasn’t quite taken off – yet. One boutique co-working hub conducted a survey at the height of COVID, and the results point to a major shift in workplace structure.
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CALLS FOR COASTIES TO UP CORONAVIRUS TESTING
Health experts have called for more testing on the Central Coast, after two Sydneysiders travelled to the region while infectious. While it’s thought there is no risk to the public from these two cases, it’s hoped a revival in testing will help curb an outbreak if a case comes our way.