THURSDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2025
YOUR WEEKLY INDEPENDENT LOCAL NEWSPAPER
ISSUE #503
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Picklum returns to the Coast in triumph
SEE PAGE 16
News
P2 Rescue jet skis for Coast beaches
Out&About
P31
P19
Molly Picklum holds her trophy high at North Shelly
Shark net removal trial canned for this year The proposed trial of shark net removal at three beaches, including one on the Central Coast, will not happen this year following a fatality at Long Reef Beach on Saturday, September 6.
Photo: Sea Shepherd
Concerns remain that the nets capture many non-target species, such as this ray
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Emergency services were called to the beach shortly after 10am on September 6 after reports that a man had suffered critical injuries in the surf. He was brought to shore but died at the scene. Police closed nearby beaches and recovered two sections of a surfboard for expert analysis. The next day, Premier Chris Minns announced a pause on the shark net
LITTLE PATTIE
trial while the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) investigates the incident. But on September 9, Minns said the trial would not go ahead at all this year. Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty confirmed government biologists had determined a White Shark, approximately 3.4m-3.6m long, was likely responsible. She said extra SMART drumlines had been deployed between Dee Why and Long Reef, and Surf Life Saving NSW had added drone and helicopter patrols in response, where the usual SLS drone program for Spring would have started on September 27.
All Stars exhibition at Theia Studios
Sport
Continued page 10
LUCKY STARR
DINAH LEE
P30 Jai to defend titles in Australia PUZZLES PAGE 18
DIGGER REVELL Not a tribute show This is the REAL DEAL !
Pioneers of the Australian Rock ‘n’ Roll era join together in an exciting show full of nostalgia and memories.
Don’t miss these legends in concert
Sat 4 Oct + Sun 5 Oct – 2pm MATINEES
The Art House Wyong - 19-21 Margaret St
BOOK NOW: 02 4335 1485 or thearthousewyong.com.au
Scan the QR code for direct link to show