Category: Mid North News
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Budget criticised for lack of urgency on housing crisis
Reaction to Labor’s budget hasn’t been positive on the Coffs Coast, especially for those working in the homelessness sector. Despite the promise to build one million houses – criticism remains on the lack of urgency to address the housing crisis.
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Mixed reaction to federal budget on the Mid North Coast
Commitments to health and education have been welcomed by the Taree community, but local members have slammed the government for cutting local projects. Road upgrades and health centres are the projects to make way – as the Labour Government keeps one eye on improving the economy.
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Support to bolster electricians in Port Macquarie
The demand for electricians across the Mid North Coast is expected to grow by five percent in the next three years. While worker shortages remain a challenge for the industry, and a million dollar investment has been made to help attract more apprentices.
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‘The Great Plastic Rescue’ saving single-use plastic from landfill
As Coffs Coast businesses prepare to ditch MORE single-use plastic, there’s a last ditch effort to spare items going to landfill. ‘The Great Plastic Rescue’ stepping in to give unused items a new life.
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The bravest in the Mid North Coast honoured at Award Ceremony
From bushfires to siege situations – the Mid North Coast’s best and bravest police have been honoured today. Their Commander, paying tribute to those who put their lives on the line.
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Manning Great Lakes police investigating spike in car thefts
Police are investigating a spike in car thefts across the Mid Coast. One resident – left shaken – fears thieves are now targeting areas once considered ‘safe’.
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North Coast community football season comes to an end
After a long season, the North Coast community football grand finals got underway over the weekend. With pitches closed across the district due to wet weather – the matches took place on Coffs Harbour’s new synthetic fields.
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Port Macquarie-Hastings Council to purchase Tuffins Lane
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has regained ownership of the Tuffins Lane Sporting fields. Local clubs are hoping the purchase will help attract more major events to the region.
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Grieving parents’ plea – make sure you have a Will
Losing a child is something no parent should have to go through – but for one Mid North Coast couple, the grieving process was made even harder. They’re encouraging more locals to set up a will, after finding out their adult daughter didn’t have one.
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Closed local bridges isolate communities across Macleay Valley
Several towns across the Macleay Valley were cut off over the weekend, as a result of the latest wet weather system. While major flooding is no longer expected in the region – a number of local bridges remain closed.