Also today - the Lake Macquarie MP backs Eraring Power Station staying open longer - should the renewable switch take longer than expected. 

Also today - the Lake Macquarie MP backs Eraring Power Station staying open longer - should the renewable switch take longer than expected.&nbsp;

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

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

The rock icons will play McDonald Jones Stadium on December 8. 

The rock icons will play McDonald Jones Stadium on December 8.&nbsp;

Man charged with trying to murder another man with a bike chain in Sydney

Man charged with trying to murder another man with a bike chain in Sydney