Category: Mid North News
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Mid North Coast teen’s viral hunt for an apprenticeship highlights skill shortages
A Mid North Coast teenager’s hunt for an apprenticeship has highlighted local skills shortages. It comes as fee free TAFE courses are hoped to help fill gaps in the region.
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Lake Cathie’s Patrick Dale finds recipe for success as finalist in national award
An 11-year-old from Lake Cathie has found the recipe to success in the dessert-making world. Patrick Dale was a finalist at the Teen Business Awards for an innovative product that is sure to tickle the tastebuds.
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NSW Koala Conference wraps up in Coffs Harbour
Hundreds of people from all over the state have attended the New South Wales Koala Conference in Coffs Harbour. Atttendees hearing about the plight of the endangered Australian icon – and Labor’s plan to save the animal if they win the 2023 election.
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Gloucester Show goes off without a hitch
It was touch and go earlier this week but the Gloucester Show has gone off today without a hitch. From sideshow alley to the show jumping events there was something for everyone- showcasing what the region has to offer.
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Knights legends make surprise appearance at Taree’s Royal Hotel
Knights legend and local hero Danny Buderus was back home in Taree pouring beers at the Royal Hotel. Joined by fellow former Knights star Kurt Gidley – the pair have finally brought their beer ‘Steel City’ to the region. “Been out for about 18 months now myself Bedsy, both the Johns boys involved and some…
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Hail storm lashes Urunga
Hail – the size of a golf ball – has lashed parts of the Mid North Coast, overnight. Urunga bore the brunt of the brief – but strong – storm… and, while it didn’t cause significant damage, it DID expose a major local problem.
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Mid North Coast first home buyers increasingly frustrated by current housing market
A real estate ‘buyer’s advocate’ says first home owners are becoming increasingly frustrated with the current housing market. Ivor Thomas says all levels of government must work together to put a roof over locals’ heads.
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Allied health service boost for the Camden Haven
Accessing health care has become a little easier for those in the Camden Haven. A new integrated health facility officially opened it’s doors today, providing a one-stop hub without the travel.
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Climate change and growing population behind MidCoast Council water security push
Climate change and a growing population is behind MidCoast Council’s latest push to secure the region’s water supply. Despite the region copping a drench this year, it’s not always the case.
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Summer of Surf World Cup kicks off in Woolgoolga
Hundreds of the world’s best surf sport stars have arrived on the Coffs Coast for the opening round of the first ever Summer of Surf World Cup . Officially launched today, Woolgoolga will host four jam-packed days of surf-live saving competition.