Category: Latest NBN News
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Gunnedah again on alert for overnight major flood peak
The Namoi River at Gunnedah has hit the moderate flood level, and tonight residents remain on alert. As they prepare for yet another major flood event, there’s calls for more funding to fix roads.
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SES community liaison officers put to work over wet weekend
While the wet weather has mostly cleared on the Central Coast, emergency services are urging residents not to get complacent. In the middle of the clean up – the SES also helped the community better prepare for future flooding.
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15-year-old from Northern Rivers missing for nearly a week
A teenager from the Northern Rivers has now been missing for almost a week. 15-year-old Taylah Levett is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen leaving a house at Yamba last Tuesday, and is known to frequent Casino, Lismore and Yamba. Anyone with…
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Byron Bay Council puts forward 90 day short term letting cap
Byron Bay Council has put forward a plan which would see its cap on short term holiday rentals reduced by half. The decision’s been met with community backlash, with some locals claiming it won’t fix housing supply issues.
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Snake sightings on the rise on the Coffs Coast
Volunteers at Wildlife Rescue service WIRES have been run off their feet, following a significant rise in calls for help along the Coffs Coast. The recent wet weather has played a part in the displacement of animals – with more snakes spotted in people’s backyards.
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Mid North Coast retailers struggling to stay viable
A number of Mid North Coast retailers are struggling to stay viable, with some shops doors shutting for good. Businesses are being urged to diversify… as owners combat a shortage of local workers.
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Australian National Futsal League makes a return
After a seven year hiatus, the Australian National Futsal League has made its long awaited return this weekend. The action returned to Coffs Harbour, with the Mid North Coast team seeing some mixed results.
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Miki makes his first public appearance
The newest addition to Dolphin Marine Conservation Park has made his first public appearance. A 13 week old sea lion, becoming an instant crowd favourite.
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Central Coast endures another deluge
The Central Coast has endured a night of relentless rain – and today that meant flooding in many parts of the region. At Wyong, there were six rescues, and several warnings are still in place, with residents told the danger period isn’t over yet.
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Armed robbers break into occupied Thrumster home
A Mid North Coast couple has had an unwelcome suprise this morning, waking to find their home broken into, and their new car stolen. Their shock quickly turning to fear after they checked their security cameras.