Category: Latest NBN News
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Bray Park resident’s home teetering on edge of landslide 8 months on from floods
It’s unsafe and uninhabitable – a Bray Park resident’s home is teetering on the edge of a cliff, eight months on from the floods. In February, a landslide occurred at Lyn Heath’s property and she’s still waiting for her insurance claim to be approved.
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Central Coast local working as a first responder trackside at Bathurst
Former motorsport racer Ross Forbes is back home on the Central Coast, after an adrenaline rushing weekend at the Bathurst 1000. The local business owner hitting the track in some of the worst conditions he has ever seen, but this time, he wasn’t vying for a trophy.
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Oyster farmers undertaking specialist training
They’ve weathered endless challenges in keeping a popular industry afloat, during the rain and pandemic. Now, Central Coast oyster farmers have received a leg-up – rebates and a specialised training session, helping to future-proof their farms.
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The art exhibition inspiring conversations around mental health
Conversations around mental health can be confronting, but a group of social housing tenants is using art to find their voice… And the Port Macquarie residents are hoping to help others too, launching an exhibition today to express their journeys.
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Pat Conaghan calls on Labor to develop housing summit
The Mid North Coast has recorded the state’s FOURTH worst rental vacancy rate, according to fresh data. And tonight, Nationals’ MP’s are calling for a housing summit to address the crisis.
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New tech could be a game-changer for saleyards staff
Counting livestock can be a tedious task. Now, a modern, 5-G program is being trialled at Tamworth Regional Livestock Exchange – aimed at digitalising the process and easing workloads. And, today, NBN News got to take an exclusive look.
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New beginnings for North West town and Tongan city
Gunnedah has strengthened its new sister-city relationship with Kolomatu’a in Tonga. Delegates from the North West have returned from overseas and are forging ahead with plans to address the region’s worker shortage, while also helping Tonga with the clean-up.
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Top-class performance by Coffs rider at Enduro World Series
Up and coming mountain bike rider, Ryan Gilchrist has secured a top five world ranking, in his first competition abroad. The 20-year-old is home in Bonville from the Enduro World Series and now has Nationals in his sights.
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Countdown to Coffs Coast Food and Wine Festival’s ‘Summer Sesh’
One of Australia’s most lauded musical dynasties is preparing to take to the stage on the Mid North Coast. Australian Rock Collective will headline the anticipated Coffs Coast Food and Wine Festival’s Summer Session, soon returning after a weather cancellation.
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Jury hears alleged murder victim’s injuries “severe”
A Supreme Court jury today heard a young mother, whose body was found in a creek near Newcastle, likely died from “severe” head injuries. Two people are on trial, accused of attacking Danielle Easey with a knife and a hammer.