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12/10/2025

Legal experts and environmental groups have sounded the alarm on a proposed overhaul of planning laws they fear will have far-reaching implications beyond housing.

The laws create new powers for the planning minister and officials that bypass environmental checks and create corruption risks.

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There are growing fears that a major overhaul of planning laws promoted to fast-track housing development will bypass environmental protections and remove safeguards against corruption.

10/10/2025

⚽ JACKO DEPARTS ⚽
A week out from the start of the new A-League season, the Central Coast Mariners have announced their head coach is leaving the club.

Despite having two years left on his contract, Mark Jackson is departing to take on a coaching opportunity overseas.

Jackson led the Mariners to an unprecedented treble just 18 months ago.

Club CEO Greg Brownlow said the news came as a surprise.

"While it's not ideal for us, it did come as a shock - Mariners are resilient, we're strong, we've got a great fan base and the players are professional," he said.

Brownlow admits the club is a victim of its own success, as it has also lost its Women's A-League coach, Emily Husband, following their title claim last season.

The Mariners face the Newcastle Jets in their season opener next Sunday at Central Coast Stadium.

09/10/2025

🥊 PROSTHETIC BOXING ARMS 🥊
When Central Coast man, Adam Smith, fell sick with the flu two years ago, no one could have predicted how significantly it would change his life.

A secondary infection caused life-threatening sepsis, and he spent three weeks in a coma, waking to learn he would need to have both arms and legs partially amputated.

Adam's list of prosthetic requests started small: a stylus to operate a digital camera and legs to go hiking.

He asked his prosthetist whether boxing arms could be added to his collection.

Adam says he's determined to feel like himself again; next stop getting back into the ocean and driving.

09/10/2025

Adam Smith became "fixated" on returning to the gym after sepsis forced the partial amputation of his arms and legs.

Now he can press 365 kilograms and get back into boxing.

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Adam Smith became "fixated" on returning to the gym after sepsis forced the partial amputation of his arms and legs. Now he can press 365 kilograms and get back into boxing.

09/10/2025

Netball Australia is bringing its elite-level games to showcase the sport's global impact.

It follows the body's conscious decision to bring the International Test Series to Wollongong, drawing thousands of fans.

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Netball Australia is taking elite-level netball to regional communities, hoping to showcase the sport's global impact and inspire the next generation of athletes.

08/10/2025

A drone photographer captures vision of a tightly packed pod of 11 humpback whales heading south in a race to mate off the NSW mid-north coast.

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A drone photographer captures vision of a tightly packed pod of 11 humpback whales heading south in a race to mate off the NSW mid-north coast.

06/10/2025

The Newcastle Yowies men's side have won the 2025 Koori Knockout over the Bourke Warriors with a field goal to Kyle Laybutt.

The Yowies also defeated Walgett Aboriginal Rivers in the women's major final.

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Yowies playmaker Kyle Laybutt kicks a mammoth field goal to seal victory in the men's final, while the Yowies women keep a clean sheet in their grand final.

05/10/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN 🚫 Monday 6th October- Extreme fire danger
Lake Macquarie Local Government Area
🔥 NO OPEN FIRES.
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03/10/2025

: The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has delivered its decision in a wages dispute between the state's public psychiatrists and the government.

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The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has delivered its decision in a wages dispute between the state's public psychiatrists and the government.

02/10/2025

Now in its second year, the annual Few For Shoe event will bring some of the best single-fin surfers from around NSW together for a two-day showdown at Dixon Beach in Newcastle this weekend.

But, beyond the competition, organiser Mitch Cousins hopes it will also inspire some important conversations in the surf 🎧👇

Now in its second year, the annual 'Few For Shoe' event at Dixon Beach in Newcastle brings some of the best single-fin surfers from across NSW together for two days of sunshine, offshore winds and pumping swell.

02/10/2025

Severe weather can strike at any time; thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, heavy rain and flash flooding can all cause serious damage.

It’s not just about last-minute actions, now’s the time to check your roof, clear gutters, and review your insurance.

Know what you will do if disaster strikes.

All the information you need is at ABC Emergency: ab.co/Emergency

Having a plan will keep you safe and help avoid damage to your home and property.

01/10/2025

Farmers will pay lower registration fees on the old vehicles they keep on hand to fight fires under a new scheme in NSW.

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Farmers will pay lower registration fees on the old vehicles they keep on hand to fight fires under a new scheme in NSW.