THURSDAY, 28 MARCH 2024
ISSUE #432
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News
Spreading Easter joy
Craft a poppy for cenotaph centenary See page 7
Out&About
Easter came early to Gosford Hospital on Wednesday, March 27, when the NSW National Servicemen’s Association and Affiliates (the Nashos) made a special delivery of chocolate treats to patients on the Children’s Ward. See page 7
Light, music and art bring gardens to life See page 16
Business
The Nashos make their special delivery to Gosford Hospital
Call to close Eraring in 2025 Central Coast community group Future Sooner has accused the Minns State Government of going from “hero to villain” following its announcement it will consider extending the life of the Eraring coal-fired powered station beyond 2025. Eraring owner Origin Energy had said it would close the plant in 2025, but a review late last year recommended the government work with the provider to keep the plant open to ensure power supply. Future Sooner spokesperson Gary Blaschke said when NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey was in Opposition as
Community group Future Sooner has called on government to scrap plans to extend the life of Eraring Power Station
the former Shadow Minister for Finance and Small Business, he was chairman of a NSW Government inquiry into coal ash dams.
The committee recommended the Government conduct an urgent inquiry into the health of residents living near the state’s “dirty, old coal-fired power
stations and ash dams”. “The inquiry committee was unanimous in its conclusions,” Blaschke said. “The most damning statement from the committee was that the government demonstrated a complete disregard towards the health of its citizens. “As Chair, Mr Mookhey signed off on that statement. “That was when he was in Opposition; now as Treasurer, he is reportedly negotiating with Origin to extend the life of the Eraring power station beyond its 2025 closure date. Continued page 8
The print edition takes a break next week to return on April 11 but stories will be published every day on our website and via Google News
Coast finalists in Small Business Champion Awards See page 22
Sport
Central Coast cyclists do us proud See page 30
Big Movies, Big Value Puzzles page 18 All Cinema Tickets $13.00
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