Central Coast morning briefing

RFS urges prep as bushfire season looms on the Coast

Good morning, Central Coast. Friday brings a cool 10C start, but the fire season is warming up.

Weather

10C, Clear

RFS crews prepare for bushfire season on the Central Coast
With the Koolewong fires still firmly in locals' minds, RFS crews are busy preparing for the upcoming bushfire season and urging residents to start now, including putting together a bushfire survival plan.
nbnnews.com.au
Entrance Tigers prepare for rugby league finals series
The Entrance Tigers will feature in the Central Coast rugby league minor semi final on Sunday against the Toukya Hawks, fielding a full-strength squad in hopes of advancing to week two of finals.
nbnnews.com.au
Construction commences at major estate
Construction has commenced on a major project just outside Maitland to provide water infrastructure for hundreds of new homes, with the local mayor welcoming development as the Tenison Heights estate aims to meet the city's rapidly growing population.
nbnnews.com.au
Alan Jones on trial: Radio rivalry and rabbit holes – video
As talkback titan Ray Hadley took the witness box in Alan Jones' indecent assault and sexual touching trial, the court heard accounts of a tearful disclosure, a secret contract and decades of professional animosity, with explosive text messages laid bare under cross-examination.
theguardian.com
Inaugural Horseball Australia Cup underway in Tamworth
The inaugural Horseball Australia Cup is underway at AELEC in Tamworth, bringing the typical NSW and Queensland rivalry through an unusual sport.
nbnnews.com.au

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