Category: Latest NBN News
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Leak detection program saving billions of litres in water across the state
It’s been the wettest year on record for the North Coast… and it’s meant water saving is no longer top of mind. But millions of dollars is being invested to save our most precious resource in New South Wales.
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Dungowan Dam, airport upgrade discussed at Tamworth council meeting
Tamworth Regional Council is reiterating it’s calls to the federal government to not decommission the old Dungowan Dam to make way for the new one. It’s full steam ahead though when it comes to upgrading the city’s airport, with construction to start in the new year.
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Nationals and Labor Myall Lakes candidates talk top priorities for the region
The leading candidates for the seat of Myall Lakes say health, roads and waterways will be the top priorities for voters at the upcoming State election. Tanya Thompson and Mark Vanstone today detailing their plans for the region, if elected in March.
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Nurses and midwives strike at new Tweed Hospital with support from construction workers
Calls for better work conditions echoed all the way to the border – where nurses and midwives gathered at Tweed, to join the statewide strike. Construction workers also made their presence known – showing solidarity for the union outside the town’s new hospital. Staff from Lismore, Byron and Ballina hospitals travelled, to stand with their…
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Mid North Coast nurses and midwives join fourth strike for better conditions
Calls for fairer working conditions were echoed right across the Mid North Coast, today. Nurses and midwives – reuniting for a fourth time, this year – as senior staff continue to walk off the job, in droves… and ratios remain critically uneven.
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Flooding washes away Baan Baa cotton but hope hasn’t faded
North West farmers have lost thousands of dollars, after recent flooding wiped out hectares of crop. Yields are predicted to drop dramatically, but one local cotton farmer is doing his best to stay positive.
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Environmental groups back calls for coal inquiry
Environmental groups have backed calls for an inquiry into allegations the quality of Australian coal exports, has been oversold. Federal independent Andrew Wilkie has pointed the finger at several companies – including two operating in the Hunter – but a Labor MP insists the matter must first go through the corporate watchdog.
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Claims alleged murderer lied and deceived following killing
A jury has heard claims a woman – accused of murdering Danielle Easey – embarked on an “elaborate charade” to make it appear she was killed by someone else. Carol McHenry is one of two people on trial – but today her barrister argued it’s her ex-boyfriend, Justin Dilosa, who’s responsible.
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Lake Macquarie becomes state’s first region to roll out e-scooters
It’s already trialling e-bikes – now Lake Macquarie is adding another new mode of transport. The city is the first in the state to trial e-scooters – but some locals aren’t convinced the move is worthwhile.
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Asbestos dumped in Berkeley Vale
Trailer loads of harmful asbestos have been found dumped outside bushland on the Central Coast. The illegal activity is under investigation and authorities have issued a warning to residents to check the rules around waste disposal.