Frank Sartor defends biobanking
NSW Environment Minister Frank Sartor defends the government's decision to establish biobanking.
View ArticleEnvironmental assessment for new housing estate on public exhibition
The environmental assessment of a controversial housing estate planned for Catherine Hill Bay has found the proposed development won't have any significant impacts on the historic coastal town.
View ArticleResidents divided over green light for Catherine Hill bay housing
There are mixed reactions from residents at Catherine Hill Bay, south of Newcastle, to the approval of a controversial housing development in the heritage-listed coastal village.
View ArticleResidents divided over Catherine Hill bay housing approval
There are mixed reactions from residents at Catherine Hill Bay, south of Newcastle, to the approval of a controversial housing development in the heritage-listed coastal village.
View ArticleCoast's economic fortunes tipped to turnaround
A New South Wales Central Coast Research Foundation economist says the local economy depends on wider economic forces but there is evidence the region's fortunes may be turning around.
View ArticleDowner wins NSW rail contract despite Waratah debacle
The engineering firm Downer EDI says it has won a new $90 million rail contract from Transport New South Wales.
View ArticleJRPP decision on Somersby quarry
A plan to revive an old sand quarry at Somersby on the NSW Central Coast is recommended for refusal when it goes to a planning panel today.
View ArticleLake builder fined for failing to install kitchens
An unlicensed Lake Macquarie builder has been ordered to pay compensation to five Hunter residents who paid to have new kitchens installed and were left with nothing.
View ArticleCentral Coast octogenarian attempts bricklaying record
85 year old Paul Baker tried to lay 1000 bricks in one hour, but fell short of the world record.
View ArticleGreens slam Singo's new housing project
A proposal for a new 'lifestyle' residential project as part of Bells Resort at Killcare on the New South Wales Central Coast, has been slammed as a major 'overdevelopment' of the site.
View ArticleNew battlelines drawn over old Somersby sand quarry
Mystery surrounds the future of an old sand quarry on the New South Wales Central Coast, with fears it is set to be converted into a new dump.
View ArticleSydney news: Bushfire brought under control, juveniles charged over riot
MORNING BRIEFING: A bushfire that threatened homes near Newcastle last night is brought under control, and nine detainees at a juvenile detention centre are charged over a June riot.
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