Category: Mid North News
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FLYPELICAN TAREE TO SYDNEY ROUTE SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY
Taree’s direct air link to Sydney is now… up in the air – with FlyPelican suspending its daily flight service, indefinitely.
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VWS BRING BACK FOND MEMORIES DURING SPECTACULAR
It’s a universally recognisable brand, that takes car lovers back in time. The mighty Volkswagen bringing back fond memories for hundreds of owners, calling Valla Beach home this week.
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R U OK? CONVERSATION CONVOY IN MACKSVILLE
Macksville and Coffs Harbour are the latest towns to host the R U OK? Conversation Convoy – raising mental health awareness. Many conversations began on the riverbank today – over breakfast and coffee.
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CREATIVITY IS KEY AT LUMINOSITY YOUTH SUMMIT
Challenging young people in the Hastings to think danerously – the Luminosity Youth Summit has made its return from a three year hiatus. Dozens of expert speakers will inspire the youth to find their path to success – over the three day event.
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NSW BLUES LEGENDS GIVE ROAD SAFETY ADVICE TO ST CLARE’S HIGH STUDENTS
They’re best known as leaders on the footy field but former Blues State of Origin players, Matt Cooper and Mark O’Meley, had a different message for students at Saint Clare’s High today. The duo talking road safety… as part of the New South Wales Rugby League Regional Road Show. “Try and instill that message into…
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MID COAST ‘CAREER QUIP’ SHINES A LIGHT ON JOB AND TRAINING OPTIONS
High school students in the Manning Valley have today been reminded there’s “a job for everyone”. The Mid Coast’s “Career Quip” expo, today shining a light on opportunities… as staffing shortages continue to grip the region.
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WORK BEGINS ON EXTERIOR OF YARRILA PLACE
A significant milestone for Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Place today, with work commencing on a brand-new facade. The emerald green exterior is one of the key design features of the unique, $81-million development.
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FUNDING TO TRAIN TEACHERS AT GUMBAYNGGIRR FREEDOM SCHOOL
A new partnership will offer three cadetships to Gumbaynggirr Language Speakers to undertake teaching degrees. The two year, pilot program help increase the number qualified teachers at the State’s first bilingual Aboriginal school, located in Coffs Harbour.
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PORT MACQUARIE BEE KEEPERS ON HIGH ALERT
Port Macquarie beekeepers are on high alert after varroa mite was confirmed on a blueberry farm near Coffs Harbour. One detection could mean, losing everything.
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KEMPSEY SHIRE ON CUSP OF RECIEVING NATURAL DISASTER DECLARATION
Kempsey Shire is set to be declared a Natural Disaster Zone by State and Federal Governments. It’s a move welcomed by Lower Macleay Dairy Farmers who say they’ve been hit hard by recent flooding.