Home of the year award goes to Avoca Beach builder
Paterson Builders of Avoca Beach has won the top prize at the 2026 HIA Hunter/Central Coast Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards. The firm received the Home of the Year award.
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Any idea to rebuild Old Sydney Town is always welcome, however it would also help if we knew a little about the people behind the attempt to redevelop. I have...
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Accolade for work at Mary Mac’s Place
Sally Baker has been named the 2026 Tuggerah Westfield Local Hero. The award recognises her work at Mary Mac's Place in Woy Woy. She helps ensure people facing hardship are met with support.
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Get the appDee Bocking stands for Gosford for Liberals
Dee Bocking has been named the Liberal candidate for Gosford. She is an aged care specialist and disability support worker, and a small business owner. She is also a former Gosford City councillor.
Tenterfield Town Water Supply Discolouration
Tenterfield will move to Level 2 (Moderate) water restrictions from Thursday, 27 August 2026. Tenterfield Shire Council has also announced a closure of White Swamp Road from 10 September 2026 for pipe replacement. Killarney Road is affected by culvert repairs, which include replacing stormwater pipes and headwalls. The council has also announced five new bridge projects across the shire. Separately, the National Parks and Wildlife Service has started an aerial and ground baiting program to control wild dogs.
Lismore bin baskets put cash in pockets
Lismore City Council has attached 20 Return and Earn baskets to public bins across Lismore and Nimbin, so residents can collect containers to claim refunds. The baskets sit on bins in the Lismore CBD, local parks and sporting fields. The council says a review found about $670,000 in container refunds was being lost to waste. Exchange for Change, which coordinates the scheme, funds the baskets. The baskets are a trial, and the council plans more across the CBD and villages in 2027 if it succeeds. Residents are asked to keep coffee cups and takeaway packaging out of the baskets.
Lamarre-Condon reported work-related trauma on way to handing himself in
Former Sydney police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon reported work-related psychological trauma and claimed schizophrenia symptoms during a call to a police assistance line while on his way to surrender to detectives. He is on trial for the alleged murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, claiming self-defence. Lamarre-Condon accused the force of bullying and lack of support, saying it affected his mental health. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
$5M Injection for Hay: Council and Crighton’s Secure Major Funding in $50M Basin Windfall
Hay Shire Council and FW & RB Crighton Rural Engineering have been awarded more than $5 million in grants under the Australian Government's Sustainable Communities Program. Crighton's will merge its two local operations into a purpose-built facility with new equipment and worker accommodation. Council will establish a regional circular economy hub to support waste management and renewable energy delivery. The grants are part of a $50 million package funding 20 projects across the Murray-Darling Basin. The projects aim to offset the effects of voluntary water buybacks, create jobs and build long-term climate resilience.
Unresponsive surfer pulled from the water at Number One Beach in Seal Rocks dies
A man has died after being pulled unresponsive from the water off Number One Beach at Seal Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast. Members of the public brought him from the water about 2.20pm on Monday. Paramedics could not revive him after responding to a concern for welfare call. The man, believed to be in his 60s, has yet to be formally identified, NSW Police said. The incident is under investigation, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Matt Damon’s former Byron Bay holiday retreat sells after discount
A luxury Byron Bay retreat linked to Hollywood actor Matt Damon has sold for $4.65 million. The Broken Head property, known as Blackwood House, was listed at a $12.5 million price guide in 2022. Damon rented the home in 2017 while filming a cameo for Thor: Ragnarok. He stayed for several months with friend Chris Hemsworth, which fuelled speculation he would move to Australia permanently. Damon did not buy the property, and he returned to the United States after his stay.
The Best Watches From The 2026 Ballon d’Or (Including Harry Kane’s Million-Dollar Daytona)
Harry Kane wore a rare off-catalogue Rolex Daytona valued at up to AUD$2.2 million at the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London. The England captain later collected two awards at the ceremony, the first held in London. Other players and guests also wore notable watches on the red carpet. Ousmane Dembélé chose a high-tech Richard Mille RM 055, while Kylian Mbappé wore a vintage-style Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo. Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold wore a Vanguart Orb Flying Tourbillon.
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Busy afternoon for VRA rescue squad
The Central Coast VRA Rescue squad was busy on Sunday, October 25, attending three rescues in just 90 minutes. The squad was activated to a motor incident shortly before 4pm.