Category: Latest NBN News
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Federal government locks in $4.7 million for Stockton Beach renourishment
Stockton residents are a step closer to seeing their beloved beach replenished, with federal cash locked in for the first major phase. Locals say it will buy them more time, as the three tiers of government grapple over a long term solution.
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Two rain events to hit North West over the coming days
A low pressure system is expected to bring large amounts of rain to the North West. The SES and residents are preparing for even more flooding.
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Faster internet on the way for regional NSW
The National Broadband Network rollout took two forms for Australians – one of them much faster. Now regional businesses and residents, struggling with a laggy connection, are being offered better speeds and upgrades are on the way for thousands more.
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Police seize 8 kilograms of ‘ice’ and charge two men following Forster raid
Two men remain in custody tonight, after police allegedly seized eight kilos of ice bound for the mid north coast. Police raided a property at Forster… locals today still stunned by what took place.
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Shot stopper battling to nail down starting spot
Michael Weier spent last A-League season as the understudy… now the goalkeeper wants the number one jersey. The 25-year-old was impressive in the Jets’ opening win over the Glory, and hopes it’s the start of things to come.
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Central Coast keeping a close eye on Federal Pollies in the lead up to the budget
$100 million was promised to the Central Coast healthcare, across private and infrastructure sectors- during the lead up to the June Election With the Federal budget due next week – its time to see if the proof is in the pudding.
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Hundreds attend Casino Show as it coincides with the region’s annual heritage weekend
It’s known for beef – but Casino’s agricultural prowess, across the board, was on show today. Some new events getting the whole family excited.
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Nationals Leader raises fresh concerns over funding for buybacks scheme
8 months on from the February floods, and there’s still no clarity on when a proposed buy backs scheme will start or how it will work. The Nationals Leader today raising fresh concerns over the funding of the program and if the Labor party will come to the table.
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Driver on the run after leading police on a pursuit from Byron Bay to Lennox Head
Police are on the hunt for the driver of this Holden commodore, after a police pursuit in the Northern Rivers yesterday. The chase started around 5pm – spanning from Byron Bay to Lennox Head… one witness describing the frightening experience. Road spikes were successfully deployed and the vehicle was later found abandoned, it has been…
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Guyra residents continue push to split from Armidale council
Guyra residents have ramped up their efforts to see their local council re-instated and split from the now-amalgamated Armidale Regional Council. Save and Grow Guyra members have opened a shop front to encourage more locals to sign their petition.