Category: Mid North News
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MAN INJURED IN CAR CRASH AT CUNDLETOWN
A man has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital after crashing his car into a tree at Cundletown. Emergency services were called to Albert Street just before midnight to find the man, in his 30s, trapped inside. He was freed before being taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
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COFFS COUNCIL DIVIDED ON JETTY FORESHORE DRAFT MASTERPLAN
Coffs Harbour City Council has rejected the state government’s plans for the Jetty Foreshore precinct. A majority of councillors say the masterplan has ignored residents wanting to preserve public open spaces – but not everyone agrees.
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DEMOLITION JOB MAKING WAY FOR MACLEAY VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE
It’s a project that’s been years in the making. An old ambulance station is being demolished to make way for the Macleay Valley Family and Community Centre, giving vulnerable locals hope for the future
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ARTWALK IS DRAWING BACK CROWDS TO PORT MACQUARIE NIGHTLIFE
The Hastings will be an art-lover’s paradise this June Long Weekend… as Art Walk finally makes its return. From a silent disco – to circus antics, the event hopes to boost the region’s night time economy.
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COWPER STREET UPGRADE DELAY IMPACTING LOCAL SPORTS CLUB
It was supposed to be finished in April, but an upgrade to one of the Mid Coast’s busiest roads is far from complete. Wet weather delays having major ramifications on a local sport club – which says the financial hit has been worse than the pandemic.
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PETER CAREY & THOMAS KENEALLY – AT BELLINGEN FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
The beauty of the Mid North Coast is something that continues to inspire Australia’s top authors. Peter Carey and Thomas Keneally are among them – and they’ll make an appearance at this weekend’s Bellingen Reader and Writers Festival.
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RAIN IMPACTS MID NORTH COAST OYSTER SUPPLIES; STATEWIDE SHORTAGE IMMINENT
While the QX disease is impacting supplies in the Hunter… Mid North Coast oyster farmers are facing other issues. The recent heavy rain have wreaked havoc on their stocks.
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KEW MAIN STREET UPGRADES RESCHEDULED FOR END OF YEAR
Locals and businesses in Kew near Port Macquarie have been left wondering when their main street will get its much needed facelift. Having received $1.8 million in funding for Nancy Bird Walton Drive three years ago… work is yet to begin.
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EDDIE WOO INSPIRES TOORMINA HIGH STUDENTS
Eddie Woo is known for making maths ‘fun’ – and today, he inspired Toormina High school students to think the same. Dozens of students attended sessions, with teachers also given tips and tricks to include in their teaching practices.
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CAR CRASHES INTO HOUSE AT KORORA
A car crashed into a house north of Coffs Harbour this afternoon – causing extensive structural damage. The man refused help – before leaving the scene, tonight no charges have been laid.