Tag: tuggerah
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INCREASED AMOUNT OF PETS UP FOR ADOPTION
The amount of pets up for adoption on the Central Coast is on the rise, the lockdown meaning a lack of visitors to the region’s shelters. The RSPCA Care Centre at Tuggerah is hoping to attract dedicated animal lovers.
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LIFE SAVING PROCEDURE FOR VERY SPECIAL PATIENT
Tuggerah’s Small Animal Specialist Hospital has seen a spike in patients, since the start of the pandemic. There’s been a number of strange surgeries to undertake too.
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PARKRUN HOPING FOR HIGH NUMBERS OVER WINTER
Parkrun is now held in two new locations on the Central Coast, thanks to a growing interest in health and fitness within the region. For the Pioneer Dairy Parkrun, it’s taken two years to start – and volunteers are hoping numbers won’t dwindle over winter.
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ROAD PRONE TO FLOOD DAMAGE RECEIVES FUNDING
Central Coast Council has received state funding to improve, a popular stretch of road in Tuggerah – prone to flooding. More than $700,000 will be used to repair, seal and maintain Gavenlock Road. It’s part of the state government’s “Fixing Local Roads” program. (VISION ONLY)
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SWAMP PROJECT READY TO TEACH SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
With panic-buying throughout the pandemic, more and more Australians are embracing the challenge of growing their own food. An army of Central Coast volunteers is looking to share the secrets of sustainable gardening, in a unique location.
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MARINERS GET TRIAL WIN OVER NEWCASTLE
The Central Coast Mariners have beaten Newcastle 2-nil, in a pre-season trial today. Heading into the comp it’s hoped the mentorship of Matt Simon will help the yellow and navy get over the line, when it matters most.
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NSW TOUCH COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS KICK OFF AT TUGGERAH
Hundreds of the state’s best touch football players have descended on the Central Coast for the New South Wales Country Championships. Teams have ventured from as far as the Mid North Coast and Riverina for day one of the action at Tuggerah. Semi finals for the comp’s seven divisions will be held tomorrow afternoon. (VISION…
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JOPUKA BRINGS THEATRE BACK TO THE CENTRAL COAST
The stage at a young people’s theatre in Tuggerah is about to come to life. Jopuka Productions is ready to bring down the house with its first show since the pandemic struck – reviving the region’s art scene.
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FOURTH MAN CHARGED OVER TUGGERAH BRAWL
A fourth man has been charged over a wild brawl at a Tuggerah shopping centre. Police say a group wielding machetes and baseball bats fought with a number of unarmed boys at the Supercentre around 2:30pm last Tuesday. An 18-year-old man was arrested at a Charmhaven home yesterday, and charged with affray. Three others, aged…
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FOOTY MENTOR ENCOURAGES US TO ASK MATES “R U OK?”
Countless Coasties have been left reeling from the fallout of the pandemic, so the simple question “R U OK?” has never been more important. We were asked to check in with a mate, and keep the conversation going. If you, or someone you know, needs help or support you can contact Lifeline 24 hours a…