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A warning tonight to be very wary when approaching goannas in recreational areas, after a seven year old boy required surgery to his foot following a bite from a lace monitor this week in the Kuringai National Park. Reptile keepers are appealing to the public to avoid feeding the carnivorous creatures as they are now known to carry venom.

It was a day of mixed feelings as residents of fire-ravaged Tathra on the south coast saw the state of their homes, first-hand. For some, there was elation as they discovered their properties were still standing, for others, that gut-wrenching fear of the worst, was realised.

The anxious wait goes on for residents impacted by the devastating bushfires on the New South Wales south coast – with hundreds forced to spend the night in emergency accommodation.

The New South Wales south coast town of Tathra has been devastated by a lightening fast fire storm. More than 70 homes and businesses have been destroyed, and hundreds forced to take shelter in evacuation centres – and the threat is not yet over.

According to a leading entomologist, it could be the way you smell that can attract mosquitoes to bite. And if you’ve noticed a few extra mozzies flying around in recent weeks, you’re not alone.

The state opposition claims Hunter and Central Coast rail passengers are in for an uncomfortable ride, due to government penny pinching. Labor says documents, obtained under Freedom of Information, confirm that new intercity trains will be fitted with fixed, not reversible seating… meaning some passengers will make their journey facing backwards. The government says half the seats will face the direction of travel, while seats at either end of the carriage will be configured for families and groups. (“JODIE McKAY, NSW SHADOW TRANSPORT MINISTER TALKING – AUDIO IN PARTS”).

A warning to seafood restaurants on the Central Coast after two Newcastle eateries have allegedly been found in possession of black market lobsters. Department of Primary Industries officers raided the premises in Newcastle and Adamstown, seizing 45 eastern rock lobsters. Many were still alive, and were returned to the sea. It’s illegal to buy or sell lobsters that haven’t been caught and tagged by commercial operators. (Vision Only. No Audio).

Criminal activity on the Central Coast has dropped in the last 12 months, according to the latest crime report. The figures have been broken down and revealed most offence rates are on the decline.

Each year, more than 100,000 Australians are diagnosed with cancer… a figure the Cancer Council works tirelessly to reduce. But to do so costs money, and today, the Hunter branch launched one of its biggest fundraisers… featuring some familiar faces.

It’s been revealed to NBN News that Gosford will lose 600 CBD car spaces, with the proposed closure of the former Gosford Town Centre building carpark. The revelation comes as businesses record a boom, with more workers spending in the city following the construction the ATO building.