Category: Mid North News
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“Locals first” for jobs on Coffs Harbour bypass
The Coffs Harbour bypass is one of the biggest infrastructure projects to ever come to the Mid North Coast – and locals will help build it. Major construction will begin early next year – and there’s a focus on recruiting people from the region for hundreds of vital jobs.
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Disappointed Stuarts Point residents face 18 month sewage system delay
Stuarts Point residents say they’re frustrated construction on a new waste water treatment plant for the town, could be pushed back by more than a year. Locals say following last year’s spill and evacuation – the infrastructure is critical.
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Remedy on the way for Port Macquarie’s ‘very sad’ Christmas Tree
Its a new holiday memory in the making – Port Macquarie’s Community Christmas Tree has left much to talk about. Now the Council is looking at an alternative solution, to keep the spirit alive in the town.
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Ball For Domestic Violence raising critical funds and awareness in Coffs Harbour
Domestic violence rates are at a critical high on the Mid North Coast. Today, the Coffs Harbour community held a sports day, to raise funds.
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Wiigulga Multipurpose Centre opens to the community
The Coffs Coast community has had its first look at the new Wiigulga Multipurpose Centre. Today’s proceedings giving hundreds a taste of what to expect – now the $23 million precinct is officially open for business.
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New State government policy giving more freedoms to agritourism operators
A new state government policy giving agritourism operators more freedoms has been met with mixed reactions. Mid North Coast farmers say the move will leave more money in the bank – but one organisation believes there are big risks for councils.
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‘Imagine’ art exhibition empowering people with a disability
Empowering people with a disability through art- a community project has been launched at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. More than 180 budding artists took part, putting their interpretation of the word ‘Imagine’ onto the canvas. “What I’ve found in looking for this was virtuosity I’ve found ability I found diversity… that looks like this,”…
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Leading Edge Data Centre opens in Coffs Harbour
Faster connectivity is on the way for Coffs Harbour businesses. The city is the latest location opened, in Leading Edge Data Centres’ regional rollout.
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Ravaged roads proving hard to maintain in Narrabri
Narrabri Council is calling for more funding to repair the region’s flood ravaged roads. It claims that the damage is leaving drivers in danger.
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Mid North Coast children and type two diabetics feeling pinch of antibiotic shortage
Pharmacies on the Mid North Coast are feeling the pinch of a worldwide antibiotic shortage – leaving children and type two diabetics without vital medication. Locals are being encouraged to seek out alternatives, with warnings that popular brands won’t be back on the shelves until the new year.