Central Coast morning briefing

Antibiotic breakthrough saves lives from serious infection

Good morning, Central Coast. Tuesday it is - 9 degrees and overcast, but there's inspiring news from the Hunter.

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'Big deal': lives saved with antibiotic breakthrough for horrendous infection
Researchers have achieved a significant antibiotic breakthrough that is saving lives from a serious infection. No one had ever done a trial for this treatment before, so the team conducted one.
newcastleherald.com.au
Jane Goldsmith spent 25 years telling the Hunter's stories, now she's sharing hers
Jane Goldsmith, who spent 25 years telling the Hunter's stories as a journalist, has left NBN News and is now sharing her own story. She describes journalism as being part of her DNA.
newcastleherald.com.au
Bradman Best called up after Newcastle victory
Knights star Bradman Best has been called up to the NSW State of Origin squad by Blues coach Laurie Daley for next week's decider in Brisbane. Best learned of his selection just hours after leading Newcastle to victory over the Tigers.
nbnnews.com.au
$27 million state funding boost for 31 NSW acquaculture businesses
NSW aquaculture businesses across 31 farms are receiving $27 million in state funding as part of a $41 million program to help protect the industry. The funding comes after floods have hit Mid North Coast oyster farms hard in recent years.
nbnnews.com.au