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Health professionals question whether national aged care and dementia regulations have gone too far

Some health professionals say a national crackdown on chemical and physical restraints in aged care is limiting access to appropriate care for dementia patients.

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Old boat model from NSW Central Coast holds the secret to making ships in the days before blueprints

Before blueprints took hold, many boats were made using wooden models and a pantograph tool, with a piece of that history being uncovered on the NSW Central Coast.

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Podiatry check leads to life-saving heart bypass surgery for coronary artery disease

When Peter Bedford, 74, decided to seek treatment for a fungal toenail, he had no idea it would lead to major heart surgery.

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Kincumber Nautical Village residents fight proposed site fee increases, calls for land lease changes

Buying into a residential land lease community was meant to be an affordable housing option, but impending site fee increases at one Central Coast village are making it harder for residents to stay afloat.

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Glen for Women Indigenous rehab program on New South Wales Central Coast hailed a success after first year

Dozens of women who have attended a new Aboriginal drug and alcohol rehab centre on the New South Wales Central Coast say they are now thriving. They say the program's ability to reconnect them to culture has helped the most.

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Central Coast domestic violence photography project puts victim-survivor voices at its heart

Kristy lived through "horrific" physical, emotional and financial abuse. Now, she is putting her vulnerabilities on display to help other victim-survivors.

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Baby loggerhead turtles returned to Shelly Beach on Central Coast and released after hatching at Taronga

More than 90 baby loggerhead turtles have been released into the wild in on the NSW Central Coast overnight after the eggs were excavated and transported to Taronga Zoo.

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Terrigal surf lifesaving club members shocked over 'no nudity' policy in change rooms

The Terrigal surf lifesaving club asks members to shower in their "cossies" and get changed in a toilet cubicle when children are present, but some members say it's akin to "body shaming".

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Killcare Heights still a mobile blackspot, after decade-long push for better telecommunications

Killcare Heights is located only a stone's throw away from the northern Sydney beaches, but residents living here have remained in a mobile blackspot for decades.

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Gosford Hospital union says staff can't provide proper care amid claims the facility has worst staffing breaches

Nurses at Gosford Hospital say their patients are suffering due to unsafe workloads and employee levels, amid reports of repeated staffing breaches.

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It's only been six months, but these Syrian refugees are thriving on the NSW central coast

The Syrian refugees and their parents are among 100 refugees living in Australia under a pilot Commonwealth sponsorship scheme, in which volunteer groups "adopt" a family for 12 months to help them settle into their new lives.

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Regional communities transport floats from Central Coast, Tamworth to celebrate Sydney WorldPride

From the world stage to infinity and beyond. This regional Mardi Gras float has taken the Sydney WorldPride theme to the next level, and it's gearing up to spread the love this weekend.

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Since 2008, more than 20 people have died along this 3km stretch between the Central Coast and Newcastle

More than 20 people have drowned off a three-kilometre stretch of coastline between Newcastle and the Central Coast in NSW since 2008. As the coastal drowning death toll reaches a statewide record this summer, communities are trying to come up with solutions.

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While the NSW ski fields thrive, nearby rural towns in the Snowy Mountains see essential services close

Small towns once considered contenders to become the new capital city of Australia are now struggling to keep essential services afloat, despite nearly $400 million being pumped into tourism in the NSW Snowy Mountains.

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Historic Kosciuszko hut rebuilt, ready to use after Black Summer bushfires

One of the most renowned structures in Kosciuszko National Park rises from the ashes of a bushfire to help preserve the region's history.

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Convicted murderer has parole revoked after alleged sexual assault in Snowy Mountains

David Maxwell Shepherd, 52, is accused of committing the crime shortly after being released from prison, where he was serving time for a 2006 killing.

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The official ski season starts in the Australian Alps this weekend as motorists are urged to drive to conditions

Anti-freeze, chains and weather apps are just some of the top tips for staying safe in the snow this winter.

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Big weekend of snow ahead with perfect conditions predicted, as ski season starts early in some parts

A cold front combined with a low-pressure system and La Niña will create perfect snow conditions in the Australian Alps this weekend.

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Wanderer Festival launches on NSW far south coast to boost economy, employment

With a line up featuring Sarah Blasko and Ziggy Alberts, the man behind the iconic Falls festival is hoping a new, unique gig on the NSW far south coast will appeal to all generations.

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Ukrainian war refugees in Australia face with bureaucratic hurdles to humanitarian visas

The 19-year-old and her family are happy to be safe but have no way to pay almost $2,000 for medical examinations to get temporary humanitarian visas.

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Kristy McBain retains Eden-Monaro with swing to Labor, Liberals' Jerry Nockles concedes defeat

Labor MP Kristy McBain is set to retain the seat of Eden-Monaro in south-east New South Wales, with a swing in her favour.

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NDIA appeals to Federal Court after being told to pay $1.5m to Nardy House for residents' care

Charity organisation Nardy House looks after some of the most vulnerable people on NSW's far south coast but families of residents are fighting the NDIA to pay the organisation $1.5 million in care costs.

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As the housing crisis rages on, Anglicare floats plan to convert disused aged care home into unit block

A proposal to turn an empty nursing home into a block of affordable units is offering some victims of the housing crisis the first ray of hope they've had in quite some time.

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NSW's Bega Valley compostable nappy trial success garners global attention

A successful compostable nappy trial on the NSW far south coast could help solve a major waste problem in Australia and across the world.

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Calls to expedite access to humanitarian visas promised to Ukrainians by federal government

NSW cafe owner Victoria Elgey says sirens are always in the background when she speaks to family members in Ukraine, but worries federal promises to grant temporary humanitarian visas are not being met fast enough.

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