National Parks on the Coast are getting road upgrades to protect from flooding

Also today - all the latest from the Central Coast Cricket finals over the weekend. 

Mixed weekend results for Hunter athlete Lauren Parker at the Winter Paralympics

Also - Newcastle Council will consider giving Midtown Special Entertainment Precinct status. 

Calls for Iranian women's soccer team to be offered asylum in Australia

There are fears the players will face recriminations when they head home from the Asia Cup. 

Investigation continues following deaths of two rock fishermen at Bouddi

Also - its been revealed NSW small businesses are paying an incredible amount navigating government red tape. 

Surfest main draw due to begin today

Also - it's been revealed NSW small businesses are paying a huge amount navigating government red tape.

One dead and two others seriously injured after crash at Crescent Head

Also; Macquarie are through to the Two Rivers cricket grand final

Delays continue for those driving from the Central West to Sydney

Also; a second teenager arrested over break and enters in Orange

Retired Army Colonel Brad Robertson revealed as Nationals candidate for Farrer

Also; The Collingullie-Wagga Demons put video controversy behind them

Investigations into two Sydney shootings overnight

Emergency services responded to reports of shots being fired into homes in Lalor Park and Bankstown. 

A new social and affordable housing project at Woy Woy has begun

Also - grand final spots are up for grabs in the top flight Central Coast Cricket competition this weekend.