Category: Latest NBN News
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Lismore TAFE Students’ artwork on show at Serpentine Gallery’s reopening
It’s been a tough year for Lismore TAFE students – forced to undertake their studies elsewhere, as the flooded campus is repaired. But, this week, there were celebrations – as 27 artists showed their works at the Serpentine Gallery’s grand reopening.
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Hundreds turn out to Gunnedah’s Xmas races
The Gunnedah Jockey Club has roared back to life today – welcoming hundreds of people for the town’s iconic Christmas Hams Race Meet. It’s the first time the event has ran in two years – ending a terrible run of washouts.
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DSA ‘Smiles on Dials’ event makes its return to Umina
Dozens of surfers with a range of different abilities took to the water today for the return of ‘Smiles on Dials’. Coinciding with the International Day of People with Disabilities – it was the first time the event has ran at Umina beach in almost two-years.
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Wiigulga Multipurpose Centre opens to the community
The Coffs Coast community has had its first look at the new Wiigulga Multipurpose Centre. Today’s proceedings giving hundreds a taste of what to expect – now the $23 million precinct is officially open for business.
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Charity Christmas hampers stolen from Cessnock op shop
Op shop volunteers have been left stunned, after one or more Christmas grinches broke into their Cessnock store. The target, two large hampers, donated to help those doing it tough this festive season… and spread a little cheer.
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Motorcyclist killed after crash with allegedly stolen ute in Lake Macquarie
A nightmare scenario has played out for a family, with a loved one dead after his motorbike was hit by a ute, allegedly stolen. The crash – at Lake Macquarie – has sparked a critical incident investigation, as police were following the ute in the lead-up
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Future of Richmond Valley set to grow with region earmarked for development
Richmond Valley Council has been earmarked as an area for regional growth, offering a solution for flood-free housing. While planning is underway, locals want to ensure services in the region are also given a boost.
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Tamworth and surrounds celebrate the silly season
As the silly season begins, Tamworth is getting into the spirit – the city last night lighting its Christmas Tree. While it was a council-run initiative there, locals in Manilla took things into their own hands.
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New State government policy giving more freedoms to agritourism operators
A new state government policy giving agritourism operators more freedoms has been met with mixed reactions. Mid North Coast farmers say the move will leave more money in the bank – but one organisation believes there are big risks for councils.
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‘Imagine’ art exhibition empowering people with a disability
Empowering people with a disability through art- a community project has been launched at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. More than 180 budding artists took part, putting their interpretation of the word ‘Imagine’ onto the canvas. “What I’ve found in looking for this was virtuosity I’ve found ability I found diversity… that looks like this,”…