Category: Latest NBN News
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Taree’s iconic Holden’s Shoe Repairs to close its doors
It’s been a one-stop shop to fix boots, high heels and joggers for several decades – but a Taree institution is about to close its doors. Holden’s Shoe Repairs at Taree will shut up shop next month… leaving a lasting legacy in the Manning Valley.
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Regional Plan lacks foresight according to Labor
The New South Wales Labor Party says the Central Coast Regional Plan lacks the ability to deliver real results. The plan offers a blueprint to tackle a booming population with a major focus on housing over the next 20 years – but low approval ratings on DAs has Labor concerned.
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Gunnedah faces fifth major floods in two months
The Namoi river peaked in Gunnedah at 8.3 metres today – marking the town’s fifth major flood in two months. Residents are again going through the motions of returning to their houses to begin the clean up – while the SES turns it’s attention to Wee Waa where the Namoi is expected to peak above…
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Upgrades to commence along Kew Main Street
For 12 years, safety upgrades to Kew Main Street has been a project in the pipeline. But today, there was joy among local business owners and residents, with a date finally set for the million dollar revamp.
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Resilient Lismore & the Reece Foundation team up to help flood affected residents moved back into homes
A lack of tradies has halted flood recovery efforts in the Northern Rivers – with residents still needing repairs before they can move back into their houses. Now the Reece Foundation and Resilient Lismore have teamed up to restore kitchens and bathrooms – and get people back home as soon as possible.
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Grafton holds one of the biggest Jacaranda Thursdays in history
Grafton has turned on one of the biggest Jacaranda Thursdays in history, with thousands lining the streets for the half-day public holiday. The iconic event, a celebration of the town’s rich history with the glorious Jacaranda trees.
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Daughter found not guilty of father’s murder
There’s been a dramatic and tearful conclusion to the trial of a young woman, who fatally stabbed her father in the Hunter last year. Today Maddison Hickson was found NOT guilty of murder – and we warn some viewers may find parts of this story confronting.
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Furious Hamilton South residents speak out over dumped asbestos
There’s been an alarming development in the kerbside dumping, littering a Hamilton South street. Today a specialist clean-up crew was called in, after locals found a garbage pile riddled with asbestos.
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Lakes Festival making triumphant return to Central Coast
A celebration of the Central Coast’s waterways is set to attract at least 60,000 locals and visitors from Friday. Lakes Fest which runs for over a week is expected to bring in millions of dollars to the local economy… with small business as well as the environment set to benefit.
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Completion date set for Tamworth Intermodal Freight Facility
The diggers are on the ground, and the paperwork is signed. Tamworth’s Intermodal Freight Facility is expected to be fully operational next year… bringing easier access for companies importing and exporting goods.