Category: Mid North News
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Giant sculpture to travel from Woolgoolga to Gold Coast
Three Coffs Coast based artists are making the final preparations to head to Currumbin Beach on the Gold Coast tomorrow. They are one of 70 artists taking part in the SWELL Sculpture Festival, one of the biggest outdoor art shows in Australia.
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Vintage tractors and steam engines galore at Macksville’s Rusty Iron Rally
They may take some time to start up, but vintage tractors, cars and steam engines have roared back to life, at Macksville’s Rusty Iron Rally. It’s one of the biggest antique car shows in the state, and it’s raising money for a good cause.
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Ivor’s back on the bike to raise funds for sick and injured children
For regional families with sick children, travelling to access treatment can be an uphill battle. That’s why cyclists will ride 500 kilometres next week, to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House… One a Taree local who’s no stranger to the trek.
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Wild weather to hit Northern New South Wales
Northern New South Wales is set to cop wild weather this weekend – with Mid North Coast residents expected to bear the brunt of heavy rain and gale force winds.
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Taree Universities Campus survey to snapshot current and future business needs
Set against the backdrop of today’s job summit – a Mid North Coast University is working to identify labour shortages in the region. The study will develop a database of current and future business needs, and is seeking help from locals.
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Rate rises see fastest regional property price drop in a decade
New data shows property prices in regional New South Wales have experienced some of their steepest drops in a more than a decade. Tree and sea changers fleeing Sydney are still having an impact on affordability, as Sarah Iuliano explains.
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Flynns Beach mural coming to life
One of Port Macquarie’s most popular beaches will soon look a lot brighter. Acclaimed artist Joel Moore is this week working with council and locals to create a vibrant mural at Flynns Beach. At 85 metres, it’s his biggest project to date. “its all about summer the ocean dolphins, whales, fish and 3 koalas… because…
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Electricity Safety Week launches at Bonville Primary School
From giving light and power, to heating and cooling – electricity is used in just about everything we do. But it has its dangers too and now, thousands of regional kids are taking part in a safety program…starting at Coffs Harbour today.
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Nurses and midwives take action across the Mid North Coast
Nurses and midwives across the Mid North Coast also took part in the the statewide walk-off the job. Putting local hospitals in the spotlight, the union fears the situation is only getting worse.
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Funding backflip costly to Mid North Coast Veterans
Veterans on the Mid North Coast are upset with the new federal government after it decided not to support a funding pledge made by the Coalition. $5 million was promised to improve support services in the region.