Category: Mid North News
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40 best walks of the Mid North Coast highlighted in new book
An adventurous Coffs Coast local has found a unique gap in the tourism market. Yvonne Everett moved to the region three years ago – and, since then, she’s been working on a book… showcasing the area’s top walking trails.
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Home In Place opens in Taree to address social housing crisis
Experts say the social housing crisis is getting progressively worse in the regions… particularly on the Mid North Coast. Provider, ‘Home In Place’ has opened a branch in Taree – to help provide secure and affordable homes for struggling families.
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Taree’s Mayo Private Hospital turns 100
One of the Mid North Coast’s oldest hospital Taree’s Mayo Private has reached a major milestone, turning 100. First started from an eight bed cottage on the corner of Manning and Wynter Streets in 1922…the hospital moved to its current site on Potoroo Drive in 1997. It now has 79 beds, three theatres, a cath…
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Taree team’s tough trek in Tasmania for mental health services
A group from Taree are heading down to Tasmania to test their mental strength. The Club Taree community team will trek through the famous Walls of Jerusalem National Park… raising awareness for mental health and money for beyond blue. “it’s a conversation we should be having more openly in the communities so what better way…
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Taree cyclist’s epic trek to raise funds for kids with cancer
He’s renowned for working with retired veterans, but Taree’s Darcy Elbourne is this month turning his attention to sick children. The 71-year-old is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge- riding 1000 kilometres to raise funds for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. It’s the fourth time Mr Elbourne has entered this challenge – this year…
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Taree police calling on community to reunite alleged stolen tools with tradies
Three months into their investigation, Taree police are calling for the community’s help to return tools – thought to be stolen – to their rightful owners. They say it’s a timely reminder to tradies to lock up.
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Ingenia abandons proposal for over 55s village at Scott Head
People power has prevailed in Scotts Head – with residents tonight celebrating news an Over 55s village won’t be built in their town. Developer, Ingenia says it’s the right decision for the community – following a fierce backlash to the project.
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Endangered Manning River turtles released into the wild
It’s a big day for one Australia’s oldest freshwater reptiles- with 10 Manning River turtles, released into the wild. It’s been a long time coming for local conservationists- who say the project will be used to help other endangered species.
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90th State Firefighter Championship returns to Port Macquarie
Firefighters from across the state are battling for top honours – putting their rescue skills to the test. The State Firefighter Chamsionships has made its way back to Port Macquarie for its ninth year.
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Three arrested following Boomerang Beach break in
Three people have been arrested, following a break in at Boomerang Beach. Police were called to Boomerang Drive at about 5 p-m yesterday. A 21-year-old woman, 27-year-old man and 34-year-old man were arrested at a Gordon Crescent home in Smiths Lake, shortly after. “Police were able to execute a search warrant at that address where…