Wyong Cup draws thousands as festival drug testing locked in

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1. Thousands expected to attend Wyong Cup

   Thousands are expected to flock to Wyong Race Club on Friday for one of the Central Coast's biggest race days, with a $250,000 prize pool on the line and a local trainer hunting a podium finish.

   nbnnews.com.au

2. New South Wales Government commits funding for festival drug testing

   The NSW Government has committed funding to continue drug testing at music festivals from October, following a trial that included a key event on the Central Coast. The move has been welcomed by the loved ones of a Lisarow teen gone too soon.

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3. 'I'm spewing': Inside Knights forward's horrific injury, finals heartbreak

   A Knights forward has spoken of a horrific injury and finals heartbreak, admitting he initially thought he had simply rolled his ankle and didn't realise how bad it was at first.

   newcastleherald.com.au

4. Spotlight grows on Scone health services

   Two weeks after community concerns were raised over Scone's maternity ward, council representatives say service gaps extend far beyond one department, with calls growing for the State Government to redirect gun buyback funding into regional health.

   nbnnews.com.au

5. Ryan Gilchrist gearing up for Crankworx World Tour finale

   Coffs Harbour professional rider Ryan Gilchrist is days away from a shot at history, leading the Crankworx World Tour standings as he chases a third-straight crown.

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