Category: Latest NBN News
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Tamworth Pride brings vibrant crowd to Bicentennial Park
Today hundreds of people made their way to Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park for the local pride festival. With the sun out, and a sense of community – there was plenty of smiles and fun.
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North West officials react to $800 million for Lismore homes
The Federal Government announced $800 million to buy-back flood ravaged homes in Lismore… the North West is now after support of it’s own. Officials in the region are estimating the clean up costs to be in the millions.
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TFSS hosts Reclaim the Night in Tamworth
Hundreds of women and families marched down Tamworth’s Fitzroy Street for the global event, Reclaim the Night. The cause aiming to raise awareness about physical and sexual violence.
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Hunter GP access to improve despite staff shortages
Relief is on the way for those struggling to find a GP in the Hunter. The federal government today confirmed several After Hours Access services will return, but it comes amid concerns over staff shortages and a vote of no confidence in Hunter New England Health.
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Mother and daughter escape as Lake Macquarie house goes up in flames
A mother and daughter have escaped with their lives, as flames destroyed their home at Lake Macquarie. Several pets are thought to have perished in the blaze… and a warning some viewers may find parts of this next story, confronting.
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Battle to build a container terminal at Port of Newcastle
Efforts are underway to expand the Port of Newcastle… in the hope it can add a container terminal. But the project still relies on scrapping a deal between the state government and New South Wales Ports… currently the subject of bill before parliament.
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Clean-up begins on flood-ravaged homes in Moree
Attention has turned to isolated villages on the Moree plains… which are running out of supplies. In the town itself, the clean-up is well underway, with residents trying to salvage what they can from their damaged homes.
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Newcastle Airport hits new heights after funding confirmed for international terminal
Efforts to get international flights at Newcastle Airport are ramping up, on the back of federal budget cash for its expansion. $55-million was allocated for a new terminal building… and talks are underway with major carriers.
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Peat Island ownership passed on to Aboriginal custodians
Ownership of Peat Island has officially passed from the state government to the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council – after an eight year process. For close to a century it was home to an asylum, now the site of cultural significance could be redeveloped – plans dividing the community.
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Casino Food Co-Op takes out 2022 Northern Rivers Business Award
Casino’s Food Co-op has taken the top prize at this year’s Northern Rivers Regional Business Awards. The industry leader took out four awards in total, after a particularly challenging year.