Category: Mid North News
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TRACING UNDERWAY AFTER VARROA MITE FOUND WEST OF COFFS
Mid North Coast farmers are facing the possibility of lost crops, after the varroa mite was detected on a farm west of Coffs Harbour. The infected hives – moved from the Hunter – were destroyed last night.
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CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON NEW AMBULANCE STATION AT COFFS
In less than 12 months, a team of Coffs Harbour paramedics will have a new base of operations. Construction will start on the new fit-for-purpose station this week.
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MID NORTH COAST PHARMACISTS BRACE FOR BOOSTER SHOT DEMAND
As covid cases rise on the Mid North Coast, local pharmacists are doubling down on booster shots. But, while older communities are lining up in droves for their fourth jab – there’s concerns not enough young people are participating.
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BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD FOR RAINBOW BEACH RESERVE
The future of Bonny Hills beach reserves has finally been decided by Port-Macquarie Hastings Council. But it wasn’t the case for Rainbow Beach, with two contentious design options ditched at the last minute.
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PART-DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR COFFS CUP
One of the Mid North Coast’s most prestigious races of the year – the Coffs Cup will finally get underway next week. The entire LGA has been given a part-day public holiday for the event… but not everyone is on board.
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RAMPING UP EFFORTS TO PROTECT MID NORTH COAST ROCK FISHERMEN
The State government is working with lifesavers to reduce the number of deaths related to rock fishing in the region. The move is being well supported on the Mid North Coast – following concerns safety messages are falling on deaf ears.
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TRAINING DAY STRENGTHENS TIES BETWEEN EMERGENCY SERVICES
In the wake of natural disasters – government organisations are strengthening their ties, to be better prepared to serve communities. Today, the Army executed weapons drills at the Coffs Harbour barracks, in a training session with the SES and RFS.
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NEW AND IMPROVED GREAT LAKES WOMENS SHELTER OPENS
A new safe haven for women and children escaping domestic violence has opened in Forster. It’s been a long time coming for a band of volunteers, who say the move was necessary to keep up with demand.
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NO TIME FOR VARROA MITE COMPLACENCY SAYS MID NORTH COAST BEEKEEPER
There have been no new varroa mite cases in New South Wales for nearly a week, but a Mid North Coast apiarist says the region must remain on high alert. Sven Stephan fears some of his hives could be euthanised, but the crisis won’t kill his passion for beekeeping.
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INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOUGHT TO PREVENT ANOTHER BLACK SUMMER
We may be coming out of a La Nina period – but Mid North Coast researchers and innovators are being called on to help prevent another Black Summer. Grants of up to $8 million are on offer to develop cutting-edge solutions to improve bushfire detection, preparation and response.