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Pelican attraction's new focus on saving hurt birds doubles visitors

A new eco-friendly take on an iconic Central Coast tourist attraction sees a 100 per cent spike in visitor numbers. 
Pelicans catching fish in their beaks

Published: Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: Travel and Tourismby Sarah Forster

Super battery capable of powering one million homes switched on

One of the most powerful energy storage batteries in the world has been designed to back up NSW's grid.
A large battery storage system

Published: Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: Batteriesby Sarah Forster

Third NSW government agency this past week flags job cuts

The planned cuts of around 100 non-teaching jobs at TAFE NSW has been announced despite the Minns Labor government adding 500 positions to the institution since 2023.
Education building with TAFE signage.

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Higher Educationby Lani Oataway

Health minister sounds alarm over another 'concerning' tobacconist fire

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park raises concerns about a string of arson attacks on tobacconists after one in his own electorate is destroyed by fire at the weekend.
A shopfront burnt and destroyed by fire

Published: Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Firesby Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro

Council rejects LGBTQIA+ event due to NRL grand final clash 80km away

A diversity and inclusion festival held annually on the NSW Central Coast is in doubt because of a clash with a major sporting event in another city.
Two people stand in front of a stage, and wear rainbow-coloured clothing.

Published: Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: Diversity, Equity and Inclusionby Sarah Forster

Building individual seawalls 'doubles the erosion next door', experts say

As sea level rises threaten coastal infrastructure, erosion is becoming a growing threat for communities across Australia.
A drone photo taken from above a beach wall at Frankston South

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Urban Development and Planningby Margaret Paul

Search for missing fisher expanded to cover half of NSW coastline

The search area for the 56-year-old, who went missing after leaving Batemans Bay on Saturday, has been expanded following unconfirmed sightings of his vessel.
A rescue boat speeds across a choppy sea.

Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Missing Personby Isla Evans and Christien de Garis

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Coastal erosion at Central Coast

Wamberal residents are nervous about waves washing away the sand, despite council's protection works this morning.
Screengrab of mobile vision shows white water washing up on a beach.
Duration: 14 seconds

Source: ABC News

Wild winds and big surf batter the Central Coast

Coastal erosion is a concern for people living on the beachfront of Wamberal and The Entrance as a prolonged weather system bears down on the NSW. 
Duration: 2 minutes 33 seconds

Source: ABC News

Traffic chaos as hundreds of vehicles stranded on the M1 near Gosford

Hundreds of cars have had their tyres shredded by scrap metal that spilled from a truck onto the M1 on the NSW Central Coast.
Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds

Source: ABC News

The bellwether seat of Robertson

Housing affordability weighs heavily on voters in a NSW Central Coast seat, which has been won by the party that goes on to form government at every election since 1983.
Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds

Source: ABC News

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