Category: Latest NBN News
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Tamworth fighter tries body building route
A professional Muay Thai fighter from Tamworth is exploring new avenues… Swapping out the ring for the stage at the Australian Bodybuilding Titles, all part of a new training method.
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Police host information night with Ezidi community in Armidale
More than 100 members from the Ezidi community in Armidale have met with the local police force today. Officers educating the refugee community on how to report crime – following fears a language barrier has been preventing people from contacting the Armidale Police Station.
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“The Vanishing” Koala Conference on next weekend in Coffs Harbour
It’s still five months away – but it koalas are already turning into a key issue in next year’s state election. Pushing for some major action on the plight of the koala – a conference has been organised to be held in Coffs Harbour next week.
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Sailability Port Macquarie boat shed targeted by vandals
A community group at Port Macquarie has been left out of pocket after their new building was targeted by vandals. Sailability was left to clean up the latest graffiti attack – something that’s becoming an increasing problem in the Hastings.
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Experienced pilot in critical condition following Hunter Valley crash
Air safety investigators have arrived in the Hunter to try and determine what caused a horrific light plane crash. The pilot – Dave Jardine – is still fighting for life in hospital and was today praised for getting the aircraft down away from built-up areas.
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Two men charged, drugs seized in Mid North Coast bust
Two men have been charged and police have seized 8kg of ‘ice’ as part of an ongoing investigation into large-scale drug supply in the Manning Great Lakes region. Strike Force Nillo was established by detectives from Manning-Great Lakes Police District to investigate the importation and supply of methylamphetamine (‘ice’) throughout northern NSW. In September 2022,…
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Daughter stands trial for stabbing death for father
Prosecutors claim a 23-year-old woman was acting in “anger” when she fatally stabbed her father in the Hunter in January last year. Maddison Hickson has gone on trial, charged with murdering 50-year-old Michael Carroll… with her friend accused of hindering the investigation.
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Community calls for railway line to QLD from Armidale
It hasn’t operated for decades, but there’s a new push for the North Railway Line to be extended from Armidale to Brisbane. Despite a community meeting held at Glen Innes, Transport for New South Wales says it’ll float the idea.
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Is this the best pub burger in New South Wales?
It’s a hard job but someone’s got to do it – top culinary judges are currently on a mission to find the best pub burger in New South Wales. The finalists hail from the Central Coast to Hunter and north west and they’re all going to great lengths to claim the crown.
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North Coast reminded of Mother Nature’s power with a storm battering the region last night
It didn’t need a reminder – but the north coast last night AGAIN saw what Mother Nature is capable of, with a fierce storm sweeping through, bringing flash flooding. Armidale also copped a hit – just as the north west prepares for MORE heavy rain.