Category: Mid North News
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MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN WINGHAM CRASH
A motorcyclist is recovering in hospital after colliding with a car in Wingham yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Marchfield Road and Cedars Drive shortly before five o’clock. The 48-year-old male rider suffered arm and leg fractures in the incident. He was was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a stable…
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BELLBROOK RFS PURCHASES ITS OLD BEDFORD TRUCK
A slice of the Kempsey Shire’s firefighting history will be restored to its former glory… The Bellbrook Rural Fire Brigade has purchased its old Bedford truck… from a nearby collector. It was used by the organisation’s first all indigenous RFS crew. The restoration process has already begun, with hopes the truck can be used for…
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COUNCILLOR’S CONUNDRUM OVER TREE REMOVAL FOR TAREE ROADS PROJECT
A MidCoast councillor is coming under fire over the removal of trees for a road upgrade in Taree. Councillor Dheera Smith says the project was necessary to improve safety… but that her values as a member of the Greens have been called into question.
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NAIDOC WEEK COMES EARLY FOR CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL
NAIDOC week has come early for students at one high school in the Manning Valley. Students and staff bringing their celebrations forward so they can mark the event during term time.
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INCENTIVE PACKAGES ANNOUNCED FOR HEALTH WORKERS
The state budget announcements are coming thick and fast – with the New South Wales Government today unveiling an $883-million rural health package. It will see up to $10,000 a year offered to medical workers, to move to OR stay in the regions.
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SEWAGE SEEPS INTO BLACK HEAD LAGOON
A clean-up of the Black Head lagoon is still underway following a sewage spill last weekend. The incident has angered locals, many still questioning how it happened.
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ADAM HERD PERFORMS “AUTUMN” CONCERT IN COFFS HARBOUR
From summer in Finland to winter in Coffs Harbour, Adam Herd has travelled across the globe for his first live concert in more than two years. Originally from the North Coast, the award- winning pianist will perform his “Autumn” concert tomorrow night.
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“BIG BONAZA” TWO DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL COMING TO COFFS
Coffs Harbour is set to host a brand new music, comedy and food festival. “The Big Bonanza” will be held at the playing fields at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus in early November. It will feature a full day music festival with bands like Wolfmother, You Am I and The Beautiful Girls.
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BIG CHANGES ON THE WAY TO LAKE CATHIE BOWLING CLUB
A change is on the horizon for one of Lake Cathie’s iconic venues. Sydney’s Cabramatta Bowling Club has put the pen to paper, ready to take over the Camden Haven bowling club as early as July.
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HOLIDAYMAKERS STICKING AROUND IN THE GREAT LAKES
The school holidays are still a fortnight away, but plenty of holidaymakers have already flocked to the Great Lakes. Tourism operators say many stuck around after the long weekend – providing a much needed boost to the local economy.