Teen charged in fatal Gosford stabbing; council names acting CEO

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1. Teen charged with murder over fatal Gosford stabbing

   A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man at Gosford on Mann Street last week. Emergency services were called to the scene about 7.30pm.

   coastcommunitynews.com.au

2. Farmer praised as Loader steps in as acting CEO

   Central Coast Council has endorsed a smooth leadership transition following the retirement of CEO David Farmer. Andrew Loader has stepped in as acting CEO.

   coastcommunitynews.com.au

3. A record number of First Nations people died in NSW prison custody last year. Advocates fear this year will be worse

   A record number of First Nations people died in NSW prison custody last year, with advocates concerned this year will be worse. Karlene Whitton says her son Matthew Roberts took his own life three months into his jail term.

   theguardian.com

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