Category: Mid North News
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Port Macquarie PCYC becoming a reality with new milestone reached
For more than a decade, the Port Macquarie community has cried out for a PCYC. Today, that dream is becoming a reality, with an Australian-first partnership that will benefit youth for years to come.
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NSW Government faces increasing pressure to end native logging
The debate over logging native forests has reignited following last weekend’s State Koala Conference in Coffs Harbour. The New South Wales government facing increasing pressure to transition out of native forest logging.
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Proposal to help the homeless in Coffs Harbour
Every night, it’s estimated hundreds of Coffs Harbour residents go to sleep without a permanent place to call home. A the crisis worsens in Coffs Harbour, one local lady is taking matters into her own hands.
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Special Children’s Christmas Party returns to Coffs Harbour
Santa Claus has come to town early for hundreds of families, at Coffs Harbour’s Special Children’s Christmas Party. The kids had a chance to fill up their stockings and even have a chat to Saint Nick himself.
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Community in search for answers over Lake Cathie coastal erosion
Frustrations are growing in Lake Cathie as residents look for immediate solutions to coastal erosion along Illaroo Road. The issue was addressed in October’s Council Meeting – but the outcome left residents looking to the State Government for help.
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Solutions to Forster-Tuncurry traffic congestion could be on the horizon
It’s been the bugbear of the community for decades but finally progress is being made to ease traffic congestion in Forster-Tuncurry. Initial studies into the issue are underway- but the State’s Roads Minister says deeper thought will be needed to fix the problem permanently.
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Widespread damage caused by unauthorised beach parties
Police are investigating several alleged assaults, at a number of beach parties in Woolgoolga. While volunteer groups are picking up the pieces, and attempting to repair environmental damage.
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Shutters go up on Forster Ambulance Station
The shutters have gone up today on the new Forster Ambulance Station. The former Mid Coast Water office has been transformed to include staff amenties, accomodation and a gym. But more importantly, parking bays for three new ambulances and 12 paramedics. “We want our paramedics to be able to relax and debrief when they come…
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Thomas Keneally returns to Kempsey to launch ‘Fanatic Heart’
His works have inspired Hollywood films but acclaimed Australian author, Thomas Keneally never forgets his roots. The Kempsey raised writer returned home today to launch his latest novel and share a lifetime of stories with locals.
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Taree’s iconic Holden’s Shoe Repairs to close its doors
It’s been a one-stop shop to fix boots, high heels and joggers for several decades – but a Taree institution is about to close its doors. Holden’s Shoe Repairs at Taree will shut up shop next month… leaving a lasting legacy in the Manning Valley.