Category: Latest NBN News
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Winton farmer switching his livelihood for new breed of sheep
A new breed of sheep promises to be a game-changer for North West farmers. Known as ‘Sheepmaster’ – it requires less maintenance and could save graziers thousands.
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Work begins to restore Byron Bay’s eroded sand dunes
It might be an ideal holiday destination, but in recent years, Byron Bay’s coastline been destroyed by erosion. Today, the local council started a five-day project to restore sand dunes two of the regions most iconic beaches.
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The ambitious goal to phase out single-use coffee cups in Bellingen
A collaboration of cafe owners and Mid North Coast residents are pushing to phase out single-use coffee cups in Bellingen. With Australians throwing away millions of single-use coffee cups every day, the community led initiative is offering a unique alternative.
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Kempsey Shire Council declares road emergency
Dodging potholes has become a challenging task for drivers in the Kempsey Shire. Unable to keep up with maintenance, the Council has officially declared a road emergency for the LGA.
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Birthday entrance ends with helicopter wreckage
Shocked witnesses have described the moment a helicopter plunged to the ground on the Central Coast – right next to a busy highway. All three people onboard survived – tonight, one remains in hospital, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
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Out and about for Morpeth’s bicentenary
It’s a historic town with plenty of charm – and this weekend locals celebrated everything they love about Morpeth. The bicentenary, marking 200 years of community… in a town known for the iconic ‘Arnotts’ biscuit.
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Matt Hall puts on impressive show at Lake Macquarie following cancellation of Air Race World Championship
This weekend, Lake Macquarie was meant to play host to the Air Race World Championships. Despite the cancellation, the reigning world champion made sure no one missed out – putting on a show of his own, under challenging conditions.
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Hundreds of bags donated to Port Macquarie’s most vulnerable women
One Port Macquarie mother, is addressing the problem of homelessness in her own backyard. It comes alongside forecasts that the number of people sleeping rough in the area will double in the next three years.
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Good cause & gifts galore at Tamworth Brain Foundation Fair
Tamworth locals have spent big for a good cause, at the Brain Foundation Christmas Fair today. It gave people a chance to get in their Christmas shopping early, while also raising much needed funds for medical research.
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Local SES volunteers awarded for nearly 800 years of combined service
Northern Rivers volunteers have received more than 50 awards, for their work with the State Emergency Service. More than 40 volunteers were honoured at the ceremony overnight, who have given nearly 800 years of service, combined. S-E-S Commissioner, Carlene York says members responded to more than 6,000 callouts in the past year. (NO AUDIO)