YOUR WEEKLY INDEPENDENT LOCAL NEWSPAPER
THURSDAY, 31 JULY 2025
ISSUE #497
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Homelessness crisis continues to worsen
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News
P5 Coastal Twist Festival under a cloud
Out&About
P8-9 P15
Canton Beach has been identified as a squatters’ hotspot
Shark net removal trial set for Coast A trial to remove shark nets from one Central Coast beach this Summer has been welcomed by marine scientists, conservationists and a growing chorus of local leaders, as the State Government moves to modernise its shark management strategy. The NSW Government last week invited three councils, Central Coast, Waverley and Northern Beaches, to nominate one beach each to participate in the trial. Central Coast Council has confirmed it will nominate a beach within the region, with details expected in the coming weeks.
A turtle caught in a shark net
Currently, shark nets are installed seasonally at 11 beaches across the Central Coast local government area, typically from Spring through to late Autumn. Last year, the nets were removed earlier than usual, on March 31, in a bid to reduce harm to migrating turtles, a move applauded by environmental groups. Introduced in the 1930s, shark nets have long been criticised for their impact on marine life, with many socalled “non-target” species, including dolphins, turtles, rays and small sharks becoming entangled in the mesh.
Check out the natural world exhibition
Sport
P31 Hockey star Tori selected for elite squad PUZZLES PAGE 18
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