Category: Mid North News
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JETTY “LOVE-IN” SHOWS COMMUNITY LOVE FOR JETTY PARKLANDS
Hundreds gathered at Coffs Harbour’s Harbourside Markets today for a Jetty “Love-In”. The event was organised to display the community’s love for the Jetty Parklands and protest against proposed high-rise developments in the area.
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ARMY OPEN DAY DRAWS A LARGE COFFS CROWD
Taking a look at life inside the army barracks – the Australian Defence Force has opened its doors to the public in Coffs Harbour. The open day was a rare chance for the public to see special forces equipment never shown before, and to be thrown straight into the action.
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ANCHORS WHARF CAFE WILL HAVE MODERN AND INDUSTRIAL EDGE
The rebuild of a popular waterfront restaurant at Urunga is powering on – after it was devastated by fire more than a year ago. Anchors Wharf is slated to reopen in August – the much loved business returning with a modern touch.
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MID NORTH COAST BUS COMPANIES GRAPPLING WITH DRIVER SHORTAGE
While most of us are getting back to business, the covid pandemic is still having an impact on the transport industry. A Taree bus company says a driver shortage on the Mid North Coast could leave some commuters stranded.
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PORT MACQUARIE HASTINGS BUDGET HANGING ON THE LINE
Port Macquarie Hastings Council has failed to lock in a proposed budget for the next financial year. A fiery extraordinary meeting today ended in disagreement – leaving councillors just days to come to a consensus.
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JETTY DUNECARE SPEAKS OUT AGAINST PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS
They’re a group of volunteers who have worked to rehabilitate the Coffs Jetty area for forty years… And now they’re pushing to protect it from a development proposal. The Jetty Dune-care volunteers are speaking out against the State Government’s “Jetty Masterplan”.
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EASIER ACCESS ON THE WAY TO DIABETICS TECHNOLOGY
In less than two weeks, type 1 diabetics will have easier access to life-saving technology. The price will be slashed for blood sugar monitoring devices, and one diabetes advocate on the Mid North Coast, has spoken out about the importance.
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MILLIONS ALLOCATED IN NSW BUDGET TO PORT MACQUARIE INTERSECTIONS
Heavy traffic congestion at Port Macquarie’s most prominent intersections has been addressed in the latest state budget. Millions has been allocated to finding a solution.
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COFFS NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE RUNS LOW COST MEAL WORKSHOPS
As the cost of living continues to sky rocket, the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre is helping families save money at the supermarket. They’ve enlisted the help of a local chef to run workshops on how to prepare easy, low-cost meals.
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HUNDREDS PROTEST PLANS TO CHANGE PORT MACQUARIE BREAKWALL
Hastings residents have voiced their frustration over the new, $5-million dollar upgrades proposed for the Port Macquarie Break Wall. Hundreds of locals ventured to Town Beach Park, against the State Government funded works.