Category: Mid North News
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WOMAN ALLEGEDLY LEADS POLICE ON PURSUIT THROUGH TAREE
A 25-year-old woman remains behind bars after allegedly leading police on a pursuit through Taree yesterday. Police spotting the motorcyclist on Kanangra Drive – initiating a chase. She then collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Commerce and High Streets before fleeing the scene. She was soon arrested and charged with numerous offences. The…
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CALLS FOR AN URGENT STOP WORK ORDER AT ELLIS STATE FOREST
A local ecologist is concerned about logging on the Dorrigo Plateau, insisting several breaches have occured. He’s calling on the New South Wales Government to intervene, and issue Forestry Corporation with an urgent stop work order.
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THE ROSEWOOD CENTRE OPENS IN TAREE
A new counselling service has opened in Taree – helping locals struggling with the impacts of natural disasters and covid. While they’re trying to keep up with a high demand, staff say it shows more locals are prioritising their mental health.
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FORESTRY DECISION TO APPROVE LOGGING AT KARANGI SHOCKS RESIDENTS
Mid North Coast residents are in shock, over a decision to log parts of forestry at Karangi. The Orara East State Forest is core koala habitat, and is considered a major corridor for wildlife movement.
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WAUCHOPE COUNTRY MUSIC STAR ANGUS GILL TO RELEASE 5TH ALBUM
There’s been no slowing down for Wauchope Country Music Star Angus Gill. The 24-year-old is working on his next album, featuring some of the biggest names in the industry.
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RAINBOW FLAT RURAL FIRE SERVICE RISES THROUGH THE ASHES
It’s a small brigade that made national headlines in the devastating Black Summer Bushfires… And tonight, Rainbow Flat Rural Fire Service has risen from the ashes – putting the final touches to its new look home.
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LOG WHARF RESERVE COMING BACK TO LIFE
Log Wharf Reserve is coming back to life. The once flood-affected site has been given a revamp – with the first of many new amenities now installed.
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TWO THIRDS OF RENTERS ON NORTH COAST EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL STRESS
New data has revealed around two thirds of renters are experiencing financial stress on the Mid North Coast, with the cost of rent sky-rocketing in the last 12 months. It’s left some locals with no option, than to move away from the towns they love.
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ABORIGINAL CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATED IN COFFS HARBOUR
A day of celebration – and reflection, today the Coffs Harbour community gathered for Aboriginal Children’s Day. The event – featuring cultural experiences – commemorates the birthdays of the stolen generation.
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HUNDREDS LOOK TOWARDS FUTURE CAREER PATHS AT CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY
Starting university can be exciting but equally daunting. Today hundreds took a look into their future career path and campus life at Charles Sturt University’s open day in Port Macquarie.