Category: Latest NBN News
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VOCAL vigil remembers those lost to crime
A vital service supporting Hunter residents impacted by crime is desperate for donations – as it grapples with record requests for help. Despite the plea, its focus turned to paying tribute to loved ones lost, at a vigil today.
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Mick Fisher’s memorial attracts hundreds at Bendemeer Hotel
The Bendemeer community came together today to remember local legend. Hundreds having a laugh and a beer in honor of the late Mick Fisher – while raising funds for a charity which was close to his heart.
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Over a thousand people attend Byron Bay’s first ever Caper Food & Culture Festival
Byron Bay’s first Caper festival has wowed the crowds – with more than a thousand people flocking to the new food and culture event. And while there’s still one more day to attend, organisers have already begun planning next years show.
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Man seriously injured after truck crashes into creek bed
A truck driver’s been injured in a serious crash on the Pacific Highway, south of Coffs Harbour. The incident causing delays for several hours – at the same site another truck driver lost his life, in 2019.
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Gunnedah on flood watch after eight floods in a year
Gunnedah is on Flood Watch AGAIN tonight. The Namoi River is sitting at 3 metres but emergency services say that could change very quickly with fears isolated thunderstorms could see up to 100 millimetres of rain fall in the area.
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Culture at the forefront of I Am Movement
A Mid-North Coast mum has taken it upon herself to revolutionise support for Indigenous children with autism. Creating the ‘I Am Movement’ to provide resources for families in need- reducing the stigma by embracing their culture.
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Truck convoy to remember those lost to suicide
The Mid North Coast trucking community has hit the roads to remember the lives of colleagues who have died by suicide. A convoy of around 100 trucks left Woolgoolga this morning, headed for Coffs International Stadium.
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New vision for Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore
Coffs Harbour councillors are working on an alternate proposal for the jetty foreshore upgrade. The mayor claims council’s vision better more aligned with what the community wants – as opposed to the state government’s master plan.
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Concerns continue for missing elderly Lake Macquarie man
There are serious concerns tonight for an elderly Lake Macquarie man with advanced dementia, missing from Mount Hutton since Monday. Police and SES crews have been combing the area all week… and have issued an urgent call for public help to find him.
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The Hunter remembers those lost during conflict
The Hunter has paused at 11am – to remember those lost during conflict. From school assemblies, to solemn services at cenotaphs… thoughts turned to war’s enormous cost.