Category: Latest NBN News
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Mid North Coast businesses on the hunt for summer staff
Mid North Coast businesses are on the hunt for staff this summer. Already faced with a worker shortage, some are offering sweeteners to ensure they have enough employees during the tourist season.
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Obscene graffiti sprayed across Port Macquarie Tennis Court
The Port Macquarie Tennis Club has been left counting the costs of a recent vandalism attack. The club fears it could be facing a 20-thousand dollar repair bill and be forced to postpone key tournaments.
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Speckle Park breed draws buyers to new Hillville sale centre
A one stop shop for the country’s fastest growing cattle breed has opened near Taree. Buyers snapped up the sought-after ‘Speckle Park’ variety at its inaugural sale.
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State’s ‘pharmacy plan’ causes divide among Hunter healthcare professionals
The Hunter GPs Association has expressed concerns about the state government’s move to expand the role of pharmacists. But the Regional Health Minister says the scheme – now underway – will ease the pressure on doctors.
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Regular rainfall delaying harvest of local crops
Local farmers are working hard to save their crops, following a series of recent downpours. The immense rain has taken its toll on local harvest efforts, with numerous attempts hampered by damp soil.
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Fears Ettalong’s character may get lost to redevelopments
Developers have promised new buildings in a beachisde suburb on the Central Coast will bolster business… But there’s been pushback from a number of Ettalong residents – some, fearing the town could be affected by overdevelopment.
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Mid North Coast Police make arrests relating to break-and-enter crimes
Mid North Coast Police are investigating a string of break-and-enters across the region. While a series of arrests have been made, officers have identified a worrying trend in some of the offences.
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Cabbage Tree Island Public School students return to temporary campus at Wardell
Cabbage Tree Island Public School students today had their first day of school at a new temporary site in Wardell. While it’s a long road ahead to rebuild the school, the kids say they’re just happy to be together again.
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Third Wiggles Show added in Lismore after previous shows sold out in 90 seconds
After popular demand, The Wiggles have added a third free show in Lismore, in partnership with the Salvation Army. The event will be held BEFORE two other sold out concerts on December 18 at the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre. Tickets go live tomorrow morning at 8:30am…. But concertgoers will have to get in quick…
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Coffs Harbour Legal Aid sees a spike in calls from tenants
The housing crisis is driving desperate renters to seek legal help – battling unfair evictions and rent increases. New statistics from Coffs harbour Legal Aid reveal the number of requests for housing assistance have doubled in the past two years.